Lets assume good service and a good, timely, enjoyable meal. Tipping isn't a tax so if you don't think a server deserves one, don't give one. However, for the most part servers make a large part of their cash via tip even if they have to kick some back to the house.. I usually tip 20% max. Goes down from there depending on how fast the food comes, how often the server checks my table.
I usually tip male waiters more than females, just to reflect what goes on in business world. Same service, 20% for men, 15% women.
20% Also, I tend to go to places that the food is really good but, the clientele doesn't tip well so when I arrive the next time, they treat me like GOD!!!
I was taught that 16.67% is the right amount. In NY that's double the tax plus a bit. If I'm paying with debit/credit I will round up to an even amount and pay that. If I'm tipping cash I tend to leave somewhere between that amount and 20%, again rounding so that a $5, $10 or $20 is what winds up on the table.
20% rounded up to next multiple of ten, unless there is automatic service charge (much more common here in Philippines), then i might cheap down to 10%. but the way us Filipinos compete to cover the bill, the tip is usually well over 20%
Now everybody go back and tell us if the percentages you've given are base on the pretax or post tax total.
twenty percent rounded up to the nearest whole dollar, because although I'm a cheap fuck, I suck at math
Automatic 20%, can only go up. My gf works as a waitress so I know the struggles of waiters/waitresses working 5 hours for a whopping 30-40 bucks. A lot of the time it isn't their fault if something is wrong or the kitchen is backed up.
I'll tip 20% most of the time. If the service is bad I'll tip 10% or less, but it has to be really bad. The purpose of tips is to ensure good service. If you get bad service you should tip accordingly.
Wow Doesn't it also depend a little on where you dine as well .. I live out of NJ where I raised my kids ..So when I am in town I treat at a high end place With drinks could be bout $200 ...15% is good tip 20 % great Thats why servers seek out the 4 and 5 star places imho
