I'm Australian and we don't always Tip others in our culture. How much do I tip in America.?
457590
If someone is serving you, you should take the bill add it and move the decimle point over\nso it should go something like\n\nBill: $12.00\n\n12+12+24.00\n\nmove the decimle point over once to the left and boom.  Tip: $2.40.  of course...its always nice to leave no less than a 4 dollar tip...but thats the actual way i was taught
609957
Ah, I think you may have got the wrong idea there.  They don't GIVE the tips, they RECEIVE them.  Or rather the waiters do.\n\nWere you asking whether waiters who work in five-star restaurants receive good tips?  I should think so.  Even if people use the 15% rule (and many go further), the more expensive the dinner, the bigger the tip.  If you give superior service, which you should in a high-class restaurant, you should get more like 20%.
1040667
I don't get it either, I mean I know we are tipping them for providing the service but if you are going to say that then why don't we just tip everyone who provides a service. My gynocologist provides a service but I would never pass him a couple buck with a "thanks for the gentle touch". Or maybe we should change how we do business so that everyone just gets what we think the service is worth. Next time you go to get your oil changed just give them a couple bucks when it takes forever. Wouldn't that be nice. But unfortunatly that is not how things work instead we have to pay 40 bucks for dinner and then pay an additional 5-10 bucks to the person who brought it from the kitchen to our table. God bless them!!!
609876
What is a normal tip for services?\n\nA tip should typically fall within the 15% to 20% range.  (This is before tax is added.)\n\nAre there circumstances when you should tip more than 15% to 20%?      \n\nIf the service provider either did something out of the ordinary or did something that took a great deal of time (such as major make-overs, color correction, etc.) you might want to consider leaving a larger tip.\n\nWho else should you tip other than the person who performs the service?\n\nAt a salon, you should tip the person who shampoos your hair ($5) and the person who blow dries your hair other than the stylist ($10).  It is not necessary to tip the receptionist or someone who brings you a drink
58835
Well I have two jobs and one is waiting tables at a tiny place here in my town. There is ALLOT to the to-go orders. I answer the phone, write it down and I make sure it is correct for the customer and then I take it to the cook. She cooks it and I bag it up and make sure all of the necessary items like salsa, sourcream etc......are inside and of course I ring up the food. (it takes time). So i would say tip the person 25 cents if it is 3.00 or more etc...it is only fair. We work hard to get you happy with your order so a tip bit of money wouldn't hurt.
810582
Ok, I want to know what state you people live in.  I live in California and EVERYONE gets at least the minimum wage of $6.75 an hour (even waitresses) and then they get tips on top of that.  I know because I used to be a waitress in an Italian restraunt.  And in January, minimum wage is going up to $7 something an hr.  So dude, I have to agree with you.  Tips were just an extra bonus for me.  I don't see why we need to tip here in Cali.  Service sucks, it is expensive AND the waitresses get paid better than anywhere already.  So if there are any waitresses complaining about their $2 an hour, move to Cali and get treated with better pay.  No one gets a measly $2 an hour here.  Is that even legal?  Sad.
15645
Yes you should tip. Basically we tip just as if we were at the restaurant? No less than 15% Though 20% is our rule for the majority. We have found the better tip gets him to our place a little quicker and with hotter food the next time.\n Tips does mean : To Insure Prompt Service
53326
Sadly, I ALWAYS tip well...minimum of 20% on the bill including tax even when the service is terrible.  \n\nI will probably always tip well, BUT somtimes I wish good service dictated the tip, but I don't feel that way most times.
693980
It is weird.  If you look at some of the questions concerning tips, the waiters and waitress of the bunch usually write in that even the most rude, horrible service deserves a 10% tip.  It's everywhere - people feeling getting money is a birthright instead of something you earn.  \n\nI don't know about you, but I have to work my asss off for my money, and no one gives me tips.  My tip is I get to have a job tomorrow.  So when I spend my money I expect the best service.  I expect people to put in the same effort I put in at work.  When it comes to eating out, it's a no-brainer.  I will get what I want and I will get it in a timely manner.  If they tell me it won't be burnt and it comes out burnt, it's going back.  If they get pissy, it's a no brainer - no tip.  I'm not going to argue with a waitress with an attitude.  That goes for everyone in the service industry.\n\nThe cabin is a bit different - especially if you paid up front.  I had the same thing happen - we specifically picked the cabin because it said it slept 7.  We had 6.  It really slept 2 comfortably.  The girls got the bed, one girl got the couch, one guy got a cot (that gave him back pains), and we got the floor, sans blankets or pillows, for 3 days.  It cause a real problem, because we didn't want to split equally, but no one could afford to pay more for the bed.  When we called and complained, their attitude was "what are YOU going to do about it.  Sue us."  What could we do?  We were f*cked.\n\nUnfortunately, it seems like everyone believes it's their birthright to screw people out of their money with a minimum of effort.
74216
Sometimes you don't want to tip because the server gave you almost no service.Heres your seat ,what do you want to order,here it is and then put the check down.......What happend to may I get you something else..would you like your food  boxed. you know the service part...Then you see a post like this one.must be from the one who did not give you the service as it seems alittle short..IE.( get a job as a server making $2.13 per hour for 1 week and ask this question again.) ...........Tipping is by the service given..If you took that job "wait person" . So smile and give service like you would want given you.Then you'll get a TIP
122412
YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES!\n\nTips are not only accepted but also expected!\n\nYou are "suppose" to tip anyone who provides you with a service.\n\nMy suggestion is; \n\nup to  $5 ...... $1\n$5.01 - $10 .....$2\n10,01 - 15........3\n15,01 - 20........4\n20.01 - 25........5
64986
I always tip 20%. Unless the waitress is rude...in which case I put down 25 cents. I don't blame the waitress if the food is bad...but, I do expect them to be nice.
701872
Well,I do but when you really think about it,it depends,because you know they get paid doing that so some people don't leave tips but some of them get paid but just a lil bit so people leave a tip just for extra it just depends if you want to leave tips or not for some sort of reason.
59459
A maid is an employee. Unless you hire a cleaning service for a one time deal. If that is the case I would do the standard 10-15%.\n You don't tip an employee, unless you want to give a bonus or Christmas gift. \nPay them a good wage up front.
1018359
Depends on what state you live in. Some states waiter and waitress are exempt from the minimum wage.\n\nGo to Dept. of Labor Web Site:\n\nwww.dol.gov\n\nwww.dol.gov/esa/programs/whd/state/tipped.htm
710467
Well how you tip is up to you. When the service has been good I generally like to tip over a dollar.   Apparently in some places you have to tip at least 15% of the bill.   The waiter/ess will even stay at your table until you do so!  Mind you, if the quality is poor(as in waiter/ess attitude) I don't tip at all.
273801
It all depends on the situation. \nIf it's strictly that the food was bad, it's the kitchen's fault so I still tip but may mention the bad food to the server.\nIf it's that I can tell they are having a rough night and are just overly busy, I still tip.\nIf they are rude, ignore me, or some other purposely unfriendly behavior, I lower their tip dramatically ONLY because most restaurants and bars "tip-out" at the end of the night. Meaning, they have to split their tips with other staff like bar backs, kitchen, and managers. I don't really feel like those people should be completely punished for that servers behavior so I still give a tip, it's just between 10-15%. If it's truly bad, I may even speak to a manager. \nI feel like leaving pennies to insult them will just make them take it out on the next patron.