Is 18% gratuity the new 15%?

[Dr. Zaus]

hurr durr
why don't you pay decent wages murrikans

 

[tommo123]

I explained it above. If tipping didn't exist then payrates would be significantly higher and the end food and beverage cost would be passed on to the consumer.

it already is - in the form of a tip

 

[kevinthenerd]

I usually tip 20% unless the service sucks, but I like to compensate for Florida's low wages.

 

[alkemyst]

5$ for good service + $1 per additional person; why should people at a fancy place get paid better for the same work?

I understand, esp in light of your other thread stating driving is over 'ratted' [sic]. Not all of us can still get our mother's to drive us around in her minivan.

Once you get your own car you will see.

 

[alkemyst]

I'm seriously surprised at anyone who regularly tips over 15%. The USA is one of a few countries where tips at restaurants is normal.

In california with sales tax and a 15% tip, the clamor of the bill can be almost deafening. I've worked for min wage +tips on numerous jobs, and i've worked many more jobs with no tips. Folks working for tips deserve it, but no reason to shift them 20% of the bill IMO. At restaurants there's really no reason to ship >15% unless the service was exemplary or the waitress happens to be Ana Paula Leme. The people who can use the tip money more are the guys and gals who collect it out of tip jars.

Dude if the clamor of the tip and sales tax is deafening, that means you are eating beyond your means.

 

[child of wonder]

15% is my standard. If the server does an above average job or handles a problem particularly well, I'll tip a higher amount.

If the server ignores us, seems completely disinterested, or screws up, then I'll tip a lower amount.

 

[piasabird]

If they dont run to your table to take care of you, they dont deserve a tip.

Also make sure you get your bill and see if the tip is already included. Dont double tip.

Stupid employers should pay their employees a living wage.