Do you "tip" ?

[Zeitgeist]

I prefer not to tip. I'll pay for the food, but I hate it when the tip is included in the bill. That ****es me off. There is no law requiring anyone to pay tip in the U.S. or anywhere else in the world. I will tip for good service, and detest anyone expecting a tip for mediocore service. If I have to sit waiting a long time to order or have to wait a long time after being sitted to even get a glass of water, it seems poor to me. Then for a wait person to be rude just kills it.

But usually I tip. 10% flat rate.

that's me.

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lol, George. Samoa is your name huh? Please tell me you don't live in the US. Minorities are known for tipping less anyway. And anyone that doesn't tip/tips low is made fun of behind the backs of their peers.

[grimman]

So what you are saying is you hope others make up for you being a  cheap skate? I hope you don't bring girls out on a date, they notice things like that. Do your friends call you out for being cheap?

Wow, just wow. Please tell me you aren't an American, we don't want you. Lol, I bet everyone laughs at you for being cheap. Always. You are the joke of your friends. If you are not American and live in a country that it is not the custom, please ignore.

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You're so classy.

[Zeitgeist]

Biased poll. Most people here on Neowin have cash flow to spare. Ask this same question on a forum with less fortunate peeps and you'll get a different result.

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lol. What a stupid answer. If you can't afford to tip, get something cheaper or don't eat out. This is America, it is our custom.

Is that the excuse you use to make yourself feel better?

[Lexcyn]

I will only tip if the service is really good. Otherwise, no tip.

[grimman]

ohhh, I've seen lots of bodily fluids being put into food.

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Meh, must be an American thing. Over here we don't eat or drink other people's bodily fluids.

[Rudy]

Lucky for us, you live in Canada (a wanna-be US country where the entire population lives on the US border).

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its good to know there's some ...... like you in the US (sorry i cant say it i might get warned again....) the reason most of the population is close to the border is because it's the warmest place in Canada and when you go north it gets a lot colder...

[Doli]

despite the low wage, a good waiter will usually end up making 8.00 to 12.00 dollars an hour with tips.

And that's exactly why I tip SPARINGLY.

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Sounds like jealousy

[pimpshiznid]

I come from a family of waiters, so I understand the importance of tipping. I always tip at least 25%. Even for things like haircuts and such. Always have, always will.

[Mike Frett]

Edit: Nevermind...not worth an argument over a perfectly obvious comment. :sleep:

Sure, I don't live in the US...Read profiles very much? :whistle:

Edited October 5, 2005 by Mike Frett

[Zeitgeist]

Zeitgeist: It's not a "stupid answer", makes perfect sense. Your suggesting that poor people can afford a tip? Now that's a stupid reply. And yes, most people who frequent Neowin can afford to tip. And exactly where did you read that I don't tip?, nowhere.

If you can afford to eat out, you can afford to tip. If you can't afford to tip on the bill, eat something cheaper?

You are suggesting stiffing a person out of their income for someone else's selfish needs.

Obviously you don't live in the USA, or you've never worked in the service industry.

[Malisk]

I don't tip in my own country, because we don't have such poor salaries, even in service jobs.

The mentality of being expected tips, or relying on tips, don't exist here.

If I'm travelling, I may tip depending on what's customary there.

I wish there'd be an option for "only if it's expected", but I'll have to pick no for this one as I don't in my own country, although I might stretch it for exceptional service. But keep in mind those money then don't go directly into the pockets of the serviceman/woman as a percentage, but 100% to the company (i.e. salary is unchanged).

Edited October 5, 2005 by Jugalator

[Orange]

Some times :rofl:

[Jerry Grey Member]

Nope, "tips" are not in Australia... :p

[illicit]

I do, unless someone is really bad at his/her job

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Same for me.

[Cookie]

Ye it depends on the country. The service industry in Ireland is typically well paid so typing is really only for good service. I tip 10% on average. Thats to barbers, and waiters/waitresses. I only dont tip if the service is bad. Its wrong that industries expect people to make their money on tips it creates hardship among the staff and puts customers under pressure. People need to be paid a proper wage for what they do. Then customers can give what they want as an added incentive not as part of the basic wage.

[Chicane-UK Veteran]

Pubs / Bars = no

Restaurants = yes unless the service was lousy

Pizza (or other) Delivery = if i'm feeling flush but usually no

[gigapixels Veteran]

Yeah. Its extremely rude if you're in the US and you don't tip. Any time a service is offered to me, I always tip a minimum of 10%, even when the service is pretty bad. Generally, if the service is average, I'll tip 15%. And, if the service is exceptional, I'll do 20%.

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Yeah, same here. I figure this logic is pretty fair...

[kl33per]

Fortunately I live in country where hospitality staff are paid sane wages. However, when I travel to the USA I do tip, 10% as standard, +5% for really good service, -5% for really poor service.

[sturner9]

I'd like for all you non-tippers to for one week do my job; that is six 7/hr serving shifts, taking care of up to 25 tables throughout that shift, while ensuring each table enjoys their meals, drinks, etc., while also maintaining a smile on your face. I'd be hard pressed to believe that you could do it. It's not a bird job like working at your Best Buy or other retail store. As they say, time is money...

I make great money serving (~$145/night), but I also bust my ass for a FULL 7 hours without so much as a quick 10min sit down to regroup 3/4 of the way through. If you guys still decide not to tip, that's okay. But you can ask any server you know if they can spot a good or bad tip walking through the door, and 75% of the time they'll be correct. Like the other guy said in this thread, we remember the good tippers. The next time they come back, I put forth the extra effort to make sure they get the best service I can give them. The rest of you who don't tip, you're not worth it...tipping is all about respect. If you respect the fact I just busted my ass for an hour and a half to serve you and your party, then why not back it up with an extra 15%?

In Canada, wait staff get the full minimum wage $8/hr plus they get tips.

no we don't.....wages are different from province to province. In Ontario, being a liquour server, I make $6.50/hr right now, which will eventually rise to $6.95/hr in 2007.

We do not allow wait staff to make less than the minimum wage.

Definitely less than the general minimum wage and the student minimum wage.

This is America, it is our custom.

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Last I checked this was the Internet. Try not to get the two of them confused. I appreciate you sticking up for servers/bartenders, but you gotta stop with your "I hope you're not American because of what you said..." bull. I serve many Americans at my job and for the most part are very nice people who are generous tippers. Don't spoil my view of Americans with your arrogant/egotistical ramblings...

[Cheshire Cat]

no, i don't and won't tip.

Doesn't seem to be expected here in England though so thats not a problem.

[Cookie]

Why should tipping dictate whether or not you get good service. I worked as lounge staff in a bar for 2 years part time and everyone got the same service whether they tipped or not. I can understand that a good tipper will be well looked after but that doesnt mean that the non tipper gets treated badly unless they're rude.

[jimbo12141]

i agree with a statement said earlier: "If you can afford to eat out, you can afford to tip."

Although, if the service is really bad, i wouldnt tip.

[insanekiwi]

sometimes, occasionally. when i want to :D

[Colin-uk Veteran]

I only tip if the girl is hot, otherwise, never :p

[leesmithg]

i suggest a better job

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I agree, if your company pay you that sort of money and rake in huge profits I suggest you get down the job centre and find something that pays better.