I am a little flabbergasted by these tipping prices. I am not rich, my company does not pay for meals, nor do I usually go out to a restaraunt to eat. I go out mainly on two occassions: when my dad is in town and I would like to take him out, or when friends from out of town visit and we go out. I have always considered 15% a good tip and if the service is reasonable then that is what I give. When the service is very good I tip more, but I do not see 20% as reasonable, although I will now consider 15% standard after reading these posts. When did 15% become a standard tip, not just a good tip?

I have worked as a dishwasher and never got a tip and it never bothered me, but I did not see or interact with the customers. I would say that there is a sense of entitlement in these posts and think a 20% tip recommendation borders on ridiculous.