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How Much Tip Do You Leave If Not Asked?
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Let's say the meal came up to £40 and was a happy time and great food.
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Yes, Clanad, I've been served by waiting staff in the US who get seriously peed off if they're not given a decent tip. Even loo attendants. I remember once I used a loo in New York. I had just arrived and OH had all the money so I didn't have anything to leave the attendant. She was just reading the paper and didn't do any of the usual things they do like turning the tap on for me, but she gave me a filthy look when I left. I always make sure I have a few dollars with me when I go to the U.S. now.
I seldom tip.
True I don't get to go to posh restaurants these days, but if someone is being paid to do a job and I pay the price stated for said meal, that's it.
If I shop in Tesco and the check out lady is pleasant and helps me pack my bags, she doesn't expect, nor receives a tip.
Today I took several family to a local pub where my bill was in excess of £130. I paid what it stated on the bill for the food and drinks we ordered.
Mean...I don't think so but can see others won't agree with me.
True I don't get to go to posh restaurants these days, but if someone is being paid to do a job and I pay the price stated for said meal, that's it.
If I shop in Tesco and the check out lady is pleasant and helps me pack my bags, she doesn't expect, nor receives a tip.
Today I took several family to a local pub where my bill was in excess of £130. I paid what it stated on the bill for the food and drinks we ordered.
Mean...I don't think so but can see others won't agree with me.
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Many moons ago in my misspent youth I worked a second job as a waitress in the evenings.I was always grateful for the tips as the wages in those days were abysmal.
Things have moved on since then with the introduction of a minimum wage but it's still not a lot for being on your feet all day and having to deal with the sometimes contrary public .
I always tip my hairdresser,waiting staff,taxi drivers,takeaway bringers and various other people. I suppose I have that feeling of been there ,done that and if I get good service I'm quite happy to tip.
Mind you if the taxi driver is a grump..... :-)
Things have moved on since then with the introduction of a minimum wage but it's still not a lot for being on your feet all day and having to deal with the sometimes contrary public .
I always tip my hairdresser,waiting staff,taxi drivers,takeaway bringers and various other people. I suppose I have that feeling of been there ,done that and if I get good service I'm quite happy to tip.
Mind you if the taxi driver is a grump..... :-)
Intellectually I wholeheartedly agree that folks agree a rate for a job and tipping should be banned. The service provider should charge a price that covers costs not hide some expecting their staff to be tipped. If not all jobs get tipped then none should.
Emotionally, probably due to being given bad examples as a child, I feel uncomfortable not leaving between 10 and 15% for decent waiting service. I consider that generous. And waiting staff considering less an insult has no grip on reality whatsoever.
No one else gets tipped.
Emotionally, probably due to being given bad examples as a child, I feel uncomfortable not leaving between 10 and 15% for decent waiting service. I consider that generous. And waiting staff considering less an insult has no grip on reality whatsoever.
No one else gets tipped.
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