Why is the tipping amount based on the value of the item?

[her209]

OK, the $10 tip pizza thread got me thinking. Why do we arbitrarily base the amount to tip based on the order amount?

For example, a customer order a $1 cup of coffee and another customer orders a $5 beer. The coffee had to be brewed, sugar and cream brought to the customer. The beer on the other hand is on tap. Why is the customer who ordered a beer expected to tip more than the customer who ordered a coffee which required more work involved from the server?

 

[shortylickens]

It isnt, depending on who you talk to. Some people tip a flat 5 or 10 dollars depending on quality of service.

Some people change their percentage based on quality of service.

I just get fast food or groceries. This arguing over the proper amount just gets annoying.

 

[Tiamat]

1$ tip per drink at the bar. If it is a custom multi part drink or something like a mojito, the tip goes up for that particular drink. If I order a 100$ steak meal for two and a $300 wine, the service tip is based on the $100 order and the wine is tipped separately.

 

[chalmers]

Here we go!!

 

[Pardus]

tips should be based on the overall service received.

 

[sze5003]

Yea..again lol. When I used to valet cars I didn't get a higher tip because the person had an expensive car I usually got a high tip because I was fast and courteous.

 

[Farang]

It isn't an exact science, but it makes sense. If you're paying $100 a plate you want your server to be higher class than if you're ordering a $10 burger from TGI Friday's. Therefore we tip on percentage and the best servers usually work at the best restaurants and the students etc. work at the lowly ones.

 

[Farang]

Yea..again lol. When I used to valet cars I didn't get a higher tip because the person had an expensive car I usually got a high tip because I was fast and courteous.

Tying in to my previous comment, a valet at a hospital is going to make less probably than a valet at a 5-star hotel. The 5-star hotel will usually attract better candidates (though as a former valet I'd say this is hit or miss, it depends if they've outsourced their valet service to a 3rd party)

 

[Rakehellion]

OK, the $10 tip pizza thread got me thinking. Why do we arbitrarily base the amount to tip based on the order amount?

For example, a customer order a $1 cup of coffee and another customer orders a $5 beer. The coffee had to be brewed, sugar and cream brought to the customer. The beer on the other hand is on tap. Why is the customer who ordered a beer expected to tip more than the customer who ordered a coffee which required more work involved from the server?

What place has $5 beer and $1 coffee?

In any case, you're expected to spend a minimum of about $10 at any sit-down restaurant and tip according to service received.

 

[shortylickens]

What place has $5 beer and $1 coffee?

In any case, you're expected to spend a minimum of about $10 at any sit-down restaurant and tip according to service received.

Most bars.

 

[BlahBlahYouToo]

OK, the $10 tip pizza thread got me thinking. Why do we arbitrarily base the amount to tip based on the order amount?

For example, a customer order a $1 cup of coffee and another customer orders a $5 beer. The coffee had to be brewed, sugar and cream brought to the customer. The beer on the other hand is on tap. Why is the customer who ordered a beer expected to tip more than the customer who ordered a coffee which required more work involved from the server?

because tipping (based on percentage) is fucking retarded.
i'd say overall it's retarded too.

 

[Veliko]

It isn't an exact science, but it makes sense. If you're paying $100 a plate you want your server to be higher class than if you're ordering a $10 burger from TGI Friday's. Therefore we tip on percentage and the best servers usually work at the best restaurants and the students etc. work at the lowly ones.

It makes no sense at all.

The people at the more expensive establishment will be getting paid better, which negates the need for all the anguish over tips in the first place.

 

[waggy]

What place has $5 beer and $1 coffee?

In any case, you're expected to spend a minimum of about $10 at any sit-down restaurant and tip according to service received.

most bars?


min of $10? LOL

 

[bamaaviator]

It makes no sense at all.

The people at the more expensive establishment will be getting paid better, which negates the need for all the anguish over tips in the first place.

No they dont. The tipped positions at IHOP and Waffle House are paid the exact same thing the tipped employees are paid at even 4 Diamond establishments. Their wages are their tips, but obviously being at a more exclusive place gets the business that can afford to tip better, thus justifying have a better tipped staff.

 

[Sixguns]

tips should be based on the overall service received.

This is how I do it. I dont care if the tab is $10 or $100, it is always based off the service I get.

 

[SKORPI0]

I tip based on the service received. Some restaurants have the tip included with the bill. I always make sure to hand to the server some $$ to put in their own pocket. Places I avoid, slow service after we are seated...10 minutes tops. Preferably places that have buffets too.

 

[Capt Caveman]

TG, another tipping thread.

 

[Murloc]

tipping to me is entirely optional and is a flat rate, he did the same job regardless of how nice the piece of meat was or how pricey the wine was.

 

[Nintendesert]

I tipped my doctor after giving my son a circumcision.

 

[Rakehellion]

most bars?


min of $10? LOL

Most bars have $3 beer and $3 coffee. I guess it depends on your city.

And yeah, if you suck up a whole table and only spend a dollar on a coffee, it's well within the establishment's rights to politely tell you to get the fuck out.

 

[Rakehellion]

I tipped my doctor after giving my son a circumcision.

They normally keep the tip anyway.

 

[Nintendesert]

They normally keep the tip anyway.

Only if you let them stop the bleeding with their mouth.

 

[Rakehellion]

Only if you let them stop the bleeding with their mouth.

It's called getting your red wings.

 

[Farang]

It makes no sense at all.

The people at the more expensive establishment will be getting paid better, which negates the need for all the anguish over tips in the first place.

Usually jobs with tips are paid the minimum, or just above. For example I worked as a valet at a 5-star hotel and was at $9/hr, minimum was around $8. The best valets, or at least people who did it as a career, moved towards a different hotel (the 4 seasons) which had a better tip allocation that gave more to the valets (where I was at, most went to the doormen). So your top end restaurants will usually have people who are serious about food/service and are above and beyond what you'll get from the typical diner waitress. They will know wines, dishes, etc. etc.

For regulars at these types of places it matters. If you just go there on Valentines day you might not notice a difference.