do you tip when taking out at a restaurant ?(i.e. pick up the food).?
457671
In general, no.\n\nA tip is supposed to be for someone who provides you service.  When discussing food, this generally refers to taking your order, bringing the food to the table, etc.\n\nYou don't normally tip the cook, or the cashier, and since these are the only people you interface with during a pick-up transaction, a tip is not necessary.
857447
I know in my family we started tipping better (even though we always did decent tips before) because my husband used to deliver pizzas and there were times he'd drive out to the middle of nowhere and get zero tip! And the gas money he got didn't cover what was spent and that was before gas prices went so high. So we do it cause we know the delivery person is trying to make some money and tearing up their car and using their gas in the process and that the delivery fee isn't going to them.
454437
I read in a book that TIP means: To Insure Promptness.  A tip could be to motivate the waiter to do a good job.  Sometimes waiters will be extra courteous so that they get a good tip.  But if you want the definition: it's like extra money you give to some1 that serves you.
307728
I'm an accountant, and we never expect tips.  A lot of clients will offer things like dinner at a nice restaurant or tickets to an event if they want to do something nice, or offer their products or services in return (example, liquor store owner gives a nice bottle of wine.)  But its definitely not expected or required.
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.
218368
Yes I think they should, even though they get tips. If they can't get min wage they should take away Tip Share!\n\nI over tip too!! the other day I gave a girl an $8 tip for a $4 order at Sonic Drive In!! She was the best!!
218305
No servers should have been tipped right in the first place by the customers or the restaraunt should calculate it in the check. As an ex server I felt more like a begger than an employee at a restaraunt cause customers know they don't have to tip.  2.13 an hour is stupid.
37695
The word TIPS actually stands for:\n\n"To Insure Prompt Service". \n\nIf the person PREPARED something for you (ie Coffee Bar, Ice Cream Shop), and you felt the service was worth a tip, then YES you should tip-- and tip APPROPRIATELY! That means 15% MIN!! Give 20% if they went above and beyond for you! I don't work in an industry where I get tips, but I am so embarrased when I go to restaurants with people or have food delivered and people with me think it's okay to just give $1.00 when their bill is well over 20.00 . . . Come on people. \n\nBathroom attendants definitely deserve a tip. They are spending their own money to supply you with those lotions, perfumes, colognes, hair sprays, etc. Sometimes the towels as well! The least you can do is give them $1.00.
1073405
If someone asks if they can try your food, say, "You know, it's so good that I think I'm going to eat it all myself.  I can call the waiter over and get a second one for you if you'd like." \n\nIf they take food right off your plate without asking, give them the food and say, "Go ahead, have this one.  I'll order another one for myself."  When the bill comes, you each pay for one order.  \n\nThere's no reason you should to eat germy food that other people have been sticking their forks into.
906549
For me it would always depend on the situation. In the winter for instance if they help you in, hail a cab or assist you someother way I'd be inclined to tip up to 5-10 dollars. If its a little more forgiving out and all they do is open your door, then nothing says you have to tip them at all, they do get paid for their job.\n \nNever forget Christmas and their Birthday if you know it. You'll be in like flynt!
120677
I only tip if out eating at a good restaurant. I don't usually tip though because I'm in Australia. Yeah, we don't really tip here!
503382
In Australia, we don't tip anything like as much as in countries like America.  I would tip a waiter/ess in a nice restaurant, it may be just a keep the change, or if they gave good service, then I'd give a decent tip.\n\nOn the other hand, I don't tip the hairdresser, taxi driver, doorman, handyman etc.  I believe that people are being paid to do their jobs, and unless they do something really spectacular, then I'm not going to tip them.  Then again, people are paid the minimum wage here, there is no expectation in say the restaurant industry that the person will pad their wages out with the tips that they make - they get paid the minimum wages no matter what, and tips are a nice bonus!
7351
i think it's correct to tip on the pre-tax amount, since the tip reflects on the quality of service given to you by the restaurant, which you are paying for in the subtotal.  tipping on the post-tax amount is like tipping for the government's cut.. doesn't really make sense.\n\nmany people i know use the tax amount to calculate the tip (if it's 8%, just double the tax amt to get 15%) so most folks probably tip on the subtotal.
1071362
You usually tip for a service when you like it. \n\nIf you are satisfied with the job done - grooming your dog, you could do that. On contrary, not giving tip it is a way to express your dissatisfaction. \n\nAlso people tent to remember you tipping them, so next time they will pay more attention to your requests and needs. \n\nDo so and thing that the person receiving the tip, has needs and wills as all of us. Your tip would make him happy.
181970
don't leave a tip ..maybe she will learn some manners...
38797
It is customary to tip 15-20% for any services. It does not matter if it is $10 or $200 there is not a flat dollar amount. It is no different than tipping when you go out to eat. If the service is $90 and is great you would tip $18 if it's good tip $13.50 if it's bad use your discretion. Especially if you go to the same hairdresser regularly. This way they will get you an appt in a pinch or take special attention to your requests.
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