Do you Always offer a TIP to Waiter?

@misdss (472)
India
June 14, 2007 3:09pm CST
Hi all, I want to know about the TIP , do you always offer a tip to your waiter whenever you go for dinner in a rest, hotel or coffee day, i always offer a tip to waiters. What is your views??
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8 responses
@franziska (410)
• Italy
14 Jun 07
In italy it's not mandatory to offer a tip to a waiter so I avoid to do it.
@totty1969 (1468)
• United States
14 Jun 07
I tip, depending on how they do. I like to start with 30% of the bill. If they are slow to greet, serve, deduct 2% each, If there are any problems, deduct 2%. When I get the bill, I add all together all the 2%'s, subtract that from the 30%. Thats the tip. Most of the time my Waiters/Waitresses get 30%.
@vityota (878)
• India
14 Jun 07
yes i also offer a tip because i feel they are paid very less and if we offer them some tips they make some extra bugs
@suspenseful (40192)
• Canada
14 Jun 07
My husband always gives a tip. It is usually included in the meal. However when it is separate, he leaves it under a cup so the waitress can pick it up. If the food and service is crappy, well he still gives a tip but we don't go there anymore and the tip is not as large. Also some coffee shops do not allow tips. We have never tipped at Tim Hortons which is the official Canadian coffee shop nor at MacDonald's or Burger King.
@mean_queen (1713)
• Malaysia
14 Jun 07
Nope. Most restaurants where I go to, the waiters are automatically given commission for the tables that they serve. And besides, there's already 10% service charge so I don't think there's any reason for me to tip again. I think the only person I tip is my hairdresser! :P
@FSCAries (881)
• United States
14 Jun 07
Yes, I tip my servers and I usually tip them well, unless they do something that upsets me. Waiters and waitresses pretty much work just for tips, so I want to help them out.
• United States
14 Jun 07
I tip according to service. When my waitperson is happy, comes by the table often, is quick with drinks or whatever, they get a good tip. If they are in a bad mood and it affects my meal, their tip reflects their attitude. Tips are not required, so waitpeople should earn them. If you want a good tip- leave your crappy attitude outside with your car.
@alexsis (2149)
• United States
14 Jun 07
If the service was good, yes I do give a tip to the waiter. I usually give them 15 percent of the bill. Thats how waiter make there money, by tips.