I'm sorry, I'm obviously going to be in the real minority here, but I feel absolutely no obligation to tip. If the server has been decent then I'll be more than happy to tip well but if they have generally been a bit useless and no help I don't see why I should pay them money to have moved my food from one part of the room to another.
Hasn't helped in London where barmen expect a tip for everything from pouring me a beer to passing me a bowl of olives.
i lived in the uk for a few years and was told by native brits that you don't tip cash at bars and pubs and that the thing to do was to buy the pourer a drink. mind you, that was the east midlands and not london...
If I'm going to be at a club/bar for the night I always tip $20 on the first drink....it will be repaid to you over the course of the night and you'll get top notch service.
You know, I've heard conflicting reports on this method. A lot of dudes swear by it, but I've talked to some bar folks that say that it can be a source of anxiety, like, "Okay, twenty bucks right off the top--what's this guy gonna want? Is he gonna think he's 'in' now or something?" I think a lot of spots deal with enough big-tipping dickheads that this kind of flash can, at least initially, make them suspicious even of well-meaning dudes like yourself.
Myself, I just tip like forty to fifty percent on every drink, and make sure to drink a whole lot.
And I'd agree with what Hook_Up said: no fucking poor-mouthing. If you can't afford to tip, then you can't afford to go out to drink/eat, straight up. Either go someplace cheaper or stay the fuck home.
I have a question for the people, though: How do you tip for take-out? Do you tip at all? Similarly: When you're in a tip-driven spot like a cafe, but you're not buying anything that requires any preparation--just like some bottled water or some pre-wrapped something out of the cold case (not that I would ever go out like that myself, you understand)--what's the move? I chopped this up with the one JRoot some time back, but I don't think we reached a concensus.
If I'm going to be at a club/bar for the night I always tip $20 on the first drink....it will be repaid to you over the course of the night and you'll get top notch service.
You know, I've heard conflicting reports on this method. A lot of dudes swear by it, but I've talked to some bar folks that say that it can be a source of anxiety, like, "Okay, twenty bucks right off the top--what's this guy gonna want? Is he gonna think he's 'in' now or something?" I think a lot of spots deal with enough big-tipping dickheads that this kind of flash can, at least initially, make them suspicious even of well-meaning dudes like yourself.
I've been on both sides of the bar, and yeah, there are some big tipping dickheads. But if you tip up front, don't act like you own the place or the bartender is indebted to you, and then leave a decent tip at the end of the night, it pays off.
Especially if it's a place you are going to frequent.
I have a question for the people, though: How do you tip for take-out? Do you tip at all? Similarly: When you're in a tip-driven spot like a cafe, but you're not buying anything that requires any preparation--just like some bottled water or some pre-wrapped something out of the cold case (not that I would ever go out like that myself, you understand)--what's the move? I chopped this up with the one JRoot some time back, but I don't think we reached a concensus.
Yeah, as much as I consider myself a good tipper in a sit-down restaurant and/or bar situation, there are certain places where tipping seems to be expected these days that I just don't get ... and generally don't tip. I mean, the pizza spot where I get a slice for takeout, the coffee shop where I get poured a cup of drip coffee ... the tip jars on the counters of these spots confuse me. Don't get me wrong, I'll usually toss the coins in there from my purchase, or maybe a buck if the people were helpful and/or friendly, but I'm not tipping no 25% on a cup of Starbucks coffee ... and don't even get me started on the tip jars on the counters of corner stores/bodegas ... I'm tipping you for WHAT, again??
I have a question for the people, though: How do you tip for take-out? Do you tip at all? Similarly: When you're in a tip-driven spot like a cafe, but you're not buying anything that requires any preparation--just like some bottled water or some pre-wrapped something out of the cold case (not that I would ever go out like that myself, you understand)--what's the move? I chopped this up with the one JRoot some time back, but I don't think we reached a concensus.
Yeah, as much as I consider myself a good tipper in a sit-down restaurant and/or bar situation, there are certain places where tipping seems to be expected these days that I just don't get ... and generally don't tip. I mean, the pizza spot where I get a slice for takeout, the coffee shop where I get poured a cup of drip coffee ... the tip jars on the counters of these spots confuse me. Don't get me wrong, I'll usually toss the coins in there from my purchase, or maybe a buck if the people were helpful and/or friendly, but I'm not tipping no 25% on a cup of Starbucks coffee ... and don't even get me started on the tip jars on the counters of corner stores/bodegas ... I'm tipping you for WHAT, again??
I think a lot of these situations are "what the fugg, maybe someone will put some money in the jar"...I dont think the employees expect you to tip in these situations...when I was working the door at this club here in town, I would put out a tip bucket for the hell of it...I didnt expect anyone to tip, but a ton of people would throw their change from paying the cover charge in there...wasnt odd to make an extra $20-$25 a night just by putting it out there.
did (formerly kitchenknight on here... gareth = king arthur's kitchen knight)
Worked as an artisan baker (and occasional line cook, when I needed a few months to act like a drunk and not wake up at 4am). Best job I'll ever have, though I had to get out... It was either commit or quit, and I quit.
I tip well. I agree with everyone here that everyone should be forced to work in a kitchen. My kids will be forced into this.
did (formerly kitchenknight on here... gareth = king arthur's kitchen knight)
Worked as an artisan baker (and occasional line cook, when I needed a few months to act like a drunk and not wake up at 4am). Best job I'll ever have, though I had to get out... It was either commit or quit, and I quit.
I tip well. I agree with everyone here that everyone should be forced to work in a kitchen. My kids will be forced into this.
Awesome. I've been out of the Soulstrut loop since I've been in school. I'm learning that I love the baking side...actually both sides.
It is a disgrace how people treat servers as well...I've dealt with it many times and have fantasies of what I would do--but never do it.
Let me say this. it does cut both ways... The last bakery I worked in, the customers and servers seemed to be in a battle to the death over who could be the most gigantic asshole. Our customers were terrible, but damn... the service did NOTHING to help the situation.
I have a question for the people, though: How do you tip for take-out? Do you tip at all? Similarly: When you're in a tip-driven spot like a cafe, but you're not buying anything that requires any preparation--just like some bottled water or some pre-wrapped something out of the cold case (not that I would ever go out like that myself, you understand)--what's the move? I chopped this up with the one JRoot some time back, but I don't think we reached a concensus.
Big Chan and I were just having a similar conversation last night. I would say I tip very well and don't mind excessivly tipping when the service calls for it. I will usually tip a couple bucks on to-go orders only if A) they went out of their way to provide me with extra sauce, napkins, even an insightful conversation or B) I'm a regular. If it's a spot I probably won't be going back to and the service was next to nonexistent, no tip.
The other day I ordered a $8 burger & fries 'to-go' [no tip] from a spot I'll probably never go back to and the cashier lady (owner I'm assuming) basically told me she was doing [em]me[/em] a favor by [em]not[/em] charging a tip to my order. As if that's even legal?
How does everybody feel about tip jars on the side of registers at pizza joints?
I used to treat it the same as with coffee shops - if it was my regular spot I would tip sometimes, but no tip if it was a one-off visit. The coffee shop tip jar always confused me though because I would have a coffee shop next to whatever place I would be working that I would go to 2-3 times a day, so no way was I going to tip for every coffee I bought. Instead I would throw a few bucks in the jar every once in a while, but sometimes I would feel like I was the asshole regular that never tipped. But I always made sure to give a nice tip (around 30%) at my regular bars and restaurants. Here in Brazil there's just a straight up service charge at every restaurant (I think it's something like 8%), makes life much easier although I miss buy-backs at bars.
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working class brits made well can be great tippers, but your average bloodless middle class brit is the service industry's nightmare...
None were cheap...but the last one...annoying.
Who is this?
Harry Goldenblatt from Sex and the City
Gza
Ok Tippers:
?uestlove
Bad Tipper:
Jim Jones
You know, I've heard conflicting reports on this method. A lot of dudes swear by it, but I've talked to some bar folks that say that it can be a source of anxiety, like, "Okay, twenty bucks right off the top--what's this guy gonna want? Is he gonna think he's 'in' now or something?" I think a lot of spots deal with enough big-tipping dickheads that this kind of flash can, at least initially, make them suspicious even of well-meaning dudes like yourself.
Myself, I just tip like forty to fifty percent on every drink, and make sure to drink a whole lot.
And I'd agree with what Hook_Up said: no fucking poor-mouthing. If you can't afford to tip, then you can't afford to go out to drink/eat, straight up. Either go someplace cheaper or stay the fuck home.
I have a question for the people, though: How do you tip for take-out? Do you tip at all? Similarly: When you're in a tip-driven spot like a cafe, but you're not buying anything that requires any preparation--just like some bottled water or some pre-wrapped something out of the cold case (not that I would ever go out like that myself, you understand)--what's the move? I chopped this up with the one JRoot some time back, but I don't think we reached a concensus.
I usually throw a buck or two in the tip jar.
I've been on both sides of the bar, and yeah, there are some big tipping dickheads. But if you tip up front, don't act like you own the place or the bartender is indebted to you, and then leave a decent tip at the end of the night, it pays off.
Especially if it's a place you are going to frequent.
HAIL NO
Yeah, as much as I consider myself a good tipper in a sit-down restaurant and/or
bar situation, there are certain places where tipping seems to be expected these
days that I just don't get ... and generally don't tip. I mean, the pizza spot
where I get a slice for takeout, the coffee shop where I get poured a cup of
drip coffee ... the tip jars on the counters of these spots confuse me. Don't
get me wrong, I'll usually toss the coins in there from my purchase, or maybe a
buck if the people were helpful and/or friendly, but I'm not tipping no 25% on
a cup of Starbucks coffee ... and don't even get me started on the tip jars on
the counters of corner stores/bodegas ... I'm tipping you for WHAT, again??
I think a lot of these situations are "what the fugg, maybe someone will put some money in the jar"...I dont think the employees expect you to tip in these situations...when I was working the door at this club here in town, I would put out a tip bucket for the hell of it...I didnt expect anyone to tip, but a ton of people would throw their change from paying the cover charge in there...wasnt odd to make an extra $20-$25 a night just by putting it out there.
Famous person I've made breakfast for.
So, it was that good of a date, huh?
Jokes aside...did you work in a kitchen? Or do you?
Worked as an artisan baker (and occasional line cook, when I needed a few months to act like a drunk and not wake up at 4am). Best job I'll ever have, though I had to get out... It was either commit or quit, and I quit.
I tip well. I agree with everyone here that everyone should be forced to work in a kitchen. My kids will be forced into this.
Awesome. I've been out of the Soulstrut loop since I've been in school. I'm learning that I love the baking side...actually both sides.
It is a disgrace how people treat servers as well...I've dealt with it many times and have fantasies of what I would do--but never do it.
I usually deduct money from the bill.
0% if it's bad
20% if it's decent
25% if it's good
33% if it's memorable
For takeout:
0% if I'm not a regular and don't plan to be
10% if I'm a reg
For delivery:
20% always
25% if weather is shitty
I used to treat it the same as with coffee shops - if it was my regular spot I would tip sometimes, but no tip if it was a one-off visit. The coffee shop tip jar always confused me though because I would have a coffee shop next to whatever place I would be working that I would go to 2-3 times a day, so no way was I going to tip for every coffee I bought. Instead I would throw a few bucks in the jar every once in a while, but sometimes I would feel like I was the asshole regular that never tipped. But I always made sure to give a nice tip (around 30%) at my regular bars and restaurants. Here in Brazil there's just a straight up service charge at every restaurant (I think it's something like 8%), makes life much easier although I miss buy-backs at bars.