Friday, February 03, 2012

To tip, or not to tip is not the question. How much would be a better one.

Share with us your ideas on how much to tip. It could be in a restaurant, for housekeeping in a hotel, or even the hair dresser and postal carrier at holiday times.  We are a service-oriented society and providing a gratuity for good service is an accepted part of our culture. What are your thoughts on the subject?  Who do you tip and how much in terms of a percentage of the bill?

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Comment by Anita Miller | Friday, February 03, 2012, 13:45
You should always tipped based on the $ amount of the check in a restaurant. If you get extraordinary service your tip should reflect that. The important thing to remember is that if there is some type of discount taken on the check you should tip BEFORE the discount! It is not appropriate to tip less because you got a percentage off your check!
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Comment by David Brown | Friday, February 03, 2012, 14:12
20% unless service is not satisfactory. 25% for superb service.
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Comment by Stacey Jimenez | Saturday, February 04, 2012, 07:00
The standard 20-25% for a bill is, for the most part, basic knowledge. I find people have more trouble figuring out what to tip housekeepers, valet attendants, and other services that do not come with a calculated bill. Too many people take these types of services for granted by not tipping at all or tipping to little.
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Comment by Jamie Lohr | Monday, February 06, 2012, 12:15
Agree with Stacey. The trouble is, whom to tip, and how much. Everyone appreciates a tip, including your oilheat delivery drivers! But unless you know how these people are paid, how do you know whether or not to tip? What about the guy who bags your groceries? I'll bet he doesn't get paid much. If each patron tipped a dollar, he'd probably do all right. But if I tip him a dollar, and nobody else does, that dollar won't mean very much. What about a CNA? She needs special training,works hard, normally does not earn sick time, and hardly earns a living wage. I'll bet she doesn't get tipped. For that matter, WHY do some business categaroies get to pay sub-standard wages based on tips employees might receive, and others pay working wages? No wonder there are so many working poor, and so much confusion on tipping. Not that we'll resolve those questions here....
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Comment by Michelle VandeMore | Monday, February 06, 2012, 16:49
As someone who has waitressed, if the service is average 20%. Hair dresser, the same, and I tip on the total price, not just my hair cut. In other words, if I buy salon products that's also calculated in the tip. For house keeping services, it depends on how long I stay. One person I do not tip is a tattoo artist. When I got my first tattoo years ago, I was told it was rude.

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