Tipping Practices

[Joe Norris]

Restaurant = always 20% never more never less
Haircut = if I don't do it, $5 every time...not much, but I get a buzz cut...it's easy
Sonic = LOL

[filmfanatic24]

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You won't tip less than 20% even if the service is terrible? I'm generally in the same boat but I will tip under 20% but takes some megashit service.

[TheShocker]

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WTF? When did 20% become the standard tipping amount? Great/good service gets 20% or higher. Average service gets around 15% and if you're totally fucking terrible at your job I might tip 10% or less. Tips are not guaranteed, they must be earned.

[Joe Norris]

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I thought standard was 18% these days

20% is just easy math


I can imagine really bad service might get me down below 20%, but I've never seen it

[CStop]

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[quote author=TheShocker link=topic=1343.msg14381#msg14381 date=1285794767]
WTF? When did 20% become the standard tipping amount? Great/good service gets 20% or higher. Average service gets around 15% and if you're totally fucking terrible at your job I might tip 10% or less. Tips are not guaranteed, they must be earned.
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If they suck, I tip nothing. I've got no problem reminding them that they have to work for a tip.

[TheShocker]

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[quote author=CStop link=topic=1343.msg14384#msg14384 date=1285795038]


If they suck, I tip nothing. I've got no problem reminding them that they have to work for a tip.
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Good for you. People that tip 20% no matter what are lowering the standards of service by rewarding a shitty effort.

[Joe Norris]

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I guess I don't really know what bad service is....as long as my cup's full and my food doesn't take an hour (which wouldnt' even necessarily be their fault) I'm happy

I don't need conversation from my server

also, dollar/drink at the bar if paying cash

20% if I have a tab

[Milo]

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I will leave a lower tip than the standard for bad service, I will never leave without leaving a nominal tip, but I don't just blanket give 20%.

I think it is crazy to leave a crappy waiter a 20% tip if he sucks.

[Evolvehawk]

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I drink a lot, and my cup gets emptied often

if that bitch runs dry but I don't have to wait too long for refills, small tip

If I have to ask for refills or hound another waiter/waitress, they get a quarter...literally, 25 cents which is even worse than leaving nothing imo

If I never have to ask for a refill, it's refilled before it's empty, and they're on the ball....I have no problem giving 18-20% standard

[KVN638]

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20% for average service, higher if good. I worked in the industry and realized very few of the problems ever result b/c of the server. They often put way too many people in the server's zone, or the cooks suck ass.

3-5 for a haircut. My hair is short and takes about 20 minutes. You don't deserve much more.

1 dollar for sonic, no matter how much or little I order... I have a friend who judges them on their looks then decides to tip.

[TheShocker]

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[quote author=KVN638 link=topic=1343.msg14407#msg14407 date=1285796785]
20% for average service, higher if good. I worked in the industry and realized very few of the problems ever result b/c of the server. They often put way too many people in the server's zone, or the cooks suck ass.

3-5 for a haircut. My hair is short and takes about 20 minutes. You don't deserve much more.

1 dollar for sonic, no matter how much or little I order... I have a friend who judges them on their looks then decides to tip.
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That's the only way to do it at Sonic IMO. Spangles is another story. I tip my balls off to everyone in that motherfucker because Spangles really is just that fucking awesome.

[T42YS]

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Really disappointed in this thread. Thought it would give me some good advice about cows.

[TheSinisterUrge]

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Damn you, 42. I was reading through this thread hoping that there wouldn't be any cow tipping posts. 8 minutes too late, I see.

I am usually a generous tipper. That being said, I've given low tips or even refused to give tips if service is bad. My wife helps determine what is good or bad service - she was a waitress through college.

I once wrote on the receipt, "Don't watch Lakers/Sixers highlights when your table is waiting for its check." The guys was literally parked in front of the TV instead of looking after his tables...

[Milo]

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[quote author=KVN638 link=topic=1343.msg14407#msg14407 date=1285796785]
I worked in the industry and realized very few of the problems ever result b/c of the server.
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I like the way you say "worked" as in past tense, I saw you at McDonalds last week.

[dominatindj11]

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I have no problem tipping well...if the service is good.

If its bad service I will tip some tiny terrible amount. I won't leave nothing, but rather something like 45 cents or something like that. Its worse to do that.

Haircut gets 2-4 bucks, depending on how they were. Sometimes I don't want to talk and the bitch won't stop. Sometimes I want to. It only takes about 20 minutes so I think its fine.

Sonic gets zero.
Subway, or other places like that, they might get the spare change if I pay cash, otherwise nothing.

And at the bar its different. If I'm just getting a beer, you're getting a dollar for every couple I get. I'm not giving a dollar for you to grab a bottle and open it for me. If I'm taking shots or drinking mixed drinks I'll go a dollar a drink. I usually spend more money when I open a tab, but I tip less because it comes out to way less than a dollar a drink.