How to Tip
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CycloneErik
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This may be the wisest tip in the thread.
If you're any sort of regular, you don't want them to remember you for being cheap.
I enjoy reading tipping threads as I am a bartender as well as server every once in a while. I enjoy tending bar and chatting with the customers, but first and foremost I hate seeing empty glasses. That usually reflects in my tips. I also agree with the person that said they will just start a tab and tip 20% at the end instead of tipping after each drink. It's easier for us as well, and it's ridiculous to expect a dollar per drink from every single customer.
We usually go with 10-15%.One issue we have had is the tip never getting taken out. They charge us for the bill and never add the tip on.
Honest questions. Should we tip at small, economy hotels, like Econolodge, Super 8, etc.? Does it matter if you are staying several days versus just one night?
If I was allowed to get my plate from the kitchen or fill up my drink in place of having to tip, I would.
I think it's one of those things that is nice, but probably not expected. I knew a couple people that worked cleaning for a low-mid range hotel in Ames, and I am sure it is appreciated. They do make minimum wage at least, so it is not part of their "salary."
Like many, I had issues with this article. I pretty much knew from reading the guy was a 24-30 year old doosh. Not sure if he is north of that or not.
First of all, do any of them really make $2.00 an hour? Both my kids bartend (in school) and I don't think either have ever made less than $8.00 an hour plus tips, and that is in the Midwest.
Is change no longer legal tender? I had a buddy in college that took all his change home and put it in a jar. He would bank it in December, and May, and it was always over $1000.00. I would like to thank the writer for making me aware that when I tip a $1.00 plus remaining change when I get a drink, I'm being a ****. I will now keep the change I have been giving. Based on how much I typically drink, It will be around $500 a year back in my pocket.
One of the biggest issues I have with his wisdom is that he is literally saying if you tip us more, we will steal from our owner to give you free drinks. I'm sure bar owners are happy about that one. I understand that happens, I know it's part of the trade, but I don't think he would openly write about that if it was his dollar going into he pockets of his staff, customers.
First of all, do any of them really make $2.00 an hour? Both my kids bartend (in school) and I don't think either have ever made less than $8.00 an hour plus tips, and that is in the Midwest.
Is change no longer legal tender? I had a buddy in college that took all his change home and put it in a jar. He would bank it in December, and May, and it was always over $1000.00. I would like to thank the writer for making me aware that when I tip a $1.00 plus remaining change when I get a drink, I'm being a ****. I will now keep the change I have been giving. Based on how much I typically drink, It will be around $500 a year back in my pocket.
One of the biggest issues I have with his wisdom is that he is literally saying if you tip us more, we will steal from our owner to give you free drinks. I'm sure bar owners are happy about that one. I understand that happens, I know it's part of the trade, but I don't think he would openly write about that if it was his dollar going into he pockets of his staff, customers.
agree. I waited tables and bartended in IC and Ames. Every single person should wait tables for 6 months.
Embarrassing being with someone who doesn't understand tipping, yet is high maintenance at the table.
Bartending on the Coralville strip years ago, the best tippers by far were other wait staff and bartenders that came in from downtown IC after their own shifts.
The worst by far were always groups of nurses from nearby U of Iowa Hospitals. tight wads...good lord
Why should the percentage of tip rise over time? It is a percentage, not a flat amount.
I have seen people I know evolve over time....once flat-out cheap (10%), and have gotten more in line with modern day practices. Two cases were people from farms. lol. They just didn't know any better. 5% was even satisfactory in their minds....
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ill start this by saying no one is entitled to a good tip. tips = To Insure Proper Service
having worked in a chain restaurant you can very easily make less than minimum wage even on a busy night.
start by getting paid 4.35 an hour after taxes lets say its closer to $3. work 4-12. Net $24
then tip out 2.5% of your sales. usually on a friday $1000 in sales. thats a $25 tip out. thats -1$ for showing up.
i do a great job. but the way restaurant workers are paid is very flawed. point being if they do a good job, tip accordingly. if they do an awful job go with 5-10%. also never be afraid to grab a manager if someone does that terrible of a job.
having worked in a chain restaurant you can very easily make less than minimum wage even on a busy night.
start by getting paid 4.35 an hour after taxes lets say its closer to $3. work 4-12. Net $24
then tip out 2.5% of your sales. usually on a friday $1000 in sales. thats a $25 tip out. thats -1$ for showing up.
i do a great job. but the way restaurant workers are paid is very flawed. point being if they do a good job, tip accordingly. if they do an awful job go with 5-10%. also never be afraid to grab a manager if someone does that terrible of a job.
I guess I am a jerk then. You get what you deserve. Especially if what others have said that you are legally able to go to your boss and get paid whatever you need to make minimum wage is true.
I am not demanding and quite laid back.*We don't go out to upscale places because we can't afford it at this point in our life so if tipping our Applebee's Cheddars, BJ's Brewhouse or Logan's waiter10-15% is bad well then I guess I am a bad person.
I found this interesting. U.S. Department of Labor has each state's "Minimum Wage for Tipped Employees"
http://www.dol.gov/whd/state/tipped.htm
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