15% or 20% for tip?
Jul 25, 2010 | 8:47 pm
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15% or 20% for tip?
I am trying to figure out the acceptable amount to leave for tips and I have always been told it is 15% of the bill, but recently people have been telling me that you should leave 20% if you received good service. What is it?
Jul 26, 2010 | 12:56 am
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It depends how much the meal is for me. If the bill comes to $100 then they will never get more than $15-$20, which is a pretty good tip. If the bill comes to $40, if i've had good service then I may leave $10 which is more than 20% but the waitstaff probably need it more.
Jul 26, 2010 | 9:46 am
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Also see this extensive discussion in Omni: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/omni/...come-20-a.html
Jul 26, 2010 | 10:34 am
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I met my boys at IHOP Saturday morning and left 25%. I hadn't seen them in a month and so we occupied the table for well over an hour despite the meal having been served and eaten in about 45 minutes. Preventing a table from turning, in my mind, is justification for a higher percent.
In this case, the server came out the front door to personally thank me which made me feel pretty good.
In this case, the server came out the front door to personally thank me which made me feel pretty good.
. But my tips are influenced by how often I think I am likely to be using the establishment in the future.
Jul 26, 2010 | 1:29 pm
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just kidding.I agree with you 100%. If its the place you dine at once a week or once every other week, then you should feel more inclined to leave a bigger tip.. IMHO
Jul 26, 2010 | 5:07 pm
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for breakfast or lunch, when you're in and out in under 45 minutes, then 15% is fine, but for longer service.. especially dinner when I can easily take up a table for 2 hours.. I'm inclined towards 20%+
Jul 26, 2010 | 9:18 pm
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I met my boys at IHOP Saturday morning and left 25%. I hadn't seen them in a month and so we occupied the table for well over an hour despite the meal having been served and eaten in about 45 minutes. Preventing a table from turning, in my mind, is justification for a higher percent.
In this case, the server came out the front door to personally thank me which made me feel pretty good.
In this case, the server came out the front door to personally thank me which made me feel pretty good.
It's good that you tipped well after staying longer than usual. I'm sure your server appreciated it. ^
Jul 27, 2010 | 12:36 pm
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In regards to tipping, what about high dollar dinners say $200+, is it always 15%? on alcohol also? or is there a curve?
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