How much should you tip at restaurants? / myLot

United States

November 30, 2006 9:08am CST

I was just wondering if all of you tip when you go out to eat and how much do you usually calculate? For example if my meal is $21.00 I usually leave a $4-$5 tip! Is that enough?

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massaj03

@massaj03 (4367)

• United States

4 Dec 06

It depends on the service we get...the better the service, the better the tip.

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BMCHAUTIN

@BMCHAUTIN (68)

• United States

5 Dec 06

I totally agree Thanks for your response! :)

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robineo

@robineo (32)

• United States

30 Nov 06

I have always been told you should double the tax and add a little.

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BMCHAUTIN

@BMCHAUTIN (68)

• United States

3 Dec 06

tHANKS FOR YOUR RESPONSE :)

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tokyotiger4242

@tokyotiger4242 (82)

• United States

24 Jan 07

I was always taught that the standard was AT LEAST 15%. You should always leave a good tip if the service is good. That is what the waiters/waitresses work so hard for, they usually only get paid a couple of bucks an hour.