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Title: Tipping
Post by: lax on November 23, 2009, 05:20:32 AM
Regarding restaurants
I always tip well, unless the service is absolutely horrible
I know how hard server's jobs are
I do, however,
give a much better tip if the waitress is good looking
this somewhat proves that better looking people make better money

how do others feel about leaving gratuities?
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: Captain Equipoise on November 23, 2009, 05:23:09 AM
Regarding restaurants
I always tip well, unless the service is absolutely horrible
I know how hard server's jobs are
I do, however,
give a much better tip if the waitress is good looking
this somewhat proves that better looking people make better money

how do others feel about leaving gratuities?

I don't care if the girl's a solid 10, if the service sucks, or she's not attentive or something is wrong with the food (ie. cold) then she's getting $2.00 tops.
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: 240 is Back on November 23, 2009, 05:24:21 AM
I always give about 30%.  I remmeber being poor, and when somebody tipped good, it made the whole day better.

however, there have been times when the server put her cig break or sitting with friends or texting above service.  At times like that, they choose to put you last, and you can't leave a ton then.
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: Samourai Pizzacat on November 23, 2009, 05:25:54 AM
Very dependant on country, in Holland we tip depending on service. In the UK they often include a 12,5% tip in the bill for groups of 4+ persons, in which case I don't tip extra, unless service was outstanding.

IMO a waiter's wages should be tip independant, a tip should be extra.
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: Captain Equipoise on November 23, 2009, 05:30:13 AM
Very dependant on country, in Holland we tip depending on service. In the UK they often include a 12,5% tip in the bill for groups of 4+ persons, in which case I don't tip extra, unless service was outstanding.

IMO a waiter's wages should be tip independant, a tip should be extra.


I agree, that's the whole definition of a 'TIP' or gratuity, it shouldn't be added automatically, that's bullshit.

I don't give a shit if it's an unwritten standard (15% or whatever) if the service sucked then no tip.
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: The Showstoppa on November 23, 2009, 05:33:11 AM
I try to understand how often the servers get punished by it just being a slow restaurant, busy day, etc.... but if I feel the service is really bad, I have no problem giving them an appropriate tip.
Like 240 said, it can really make a difference in that persons payday.
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: Samourai Pizzacat on November 23, 2009, 05:46:00 AM
I try to understand how often the servers get punished by it just being a slow restaurant, busy day, etc.... but if I feel the service is really bad, I have no problem giving them an appropriate tip.
Like 240 said, it can really make a difference in that persons payday.

If you're a good waiter, you keep the customer up to date. Customers can sympathise with a waiter working his arse off, but you have to keep communicating with your customers. Goes for any branch really. Keep people informed, a lack of information quickly annoys just about everyone.
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: lax on November 23, 2009, 05:47:42 AM
I always give about 30%.  I remmeber being poor, and when somebody tipped good, it made the whole day better.

however, there have been times when the server put her cig break or sitting with friends or texting above service.  At times like that, they choose to put you last, and you can't leave a ton then.

esp important if you frequent a place regularly...and they know you....don't want 'em to fuck with your food
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: lax on November 23, 2009, 05:50:21 AM
one point to understand:

TIP='To Insure Promptness'

that's what it stands for

so, if not prompt, maybe less of a tip
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: johnnynoname on November 23, 2009, 06:02:56 AM
being a good tipper is a must to be considered a good person, imho

if you're a shitty person then you (again, imho) are a shitty person
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: Tapeworm on November 23, 2009, 06:03:38 AM
Go to the smorgasbord then you whining bitches.
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: BayGBM on November 23, 2009, 06:18:42 AM
A list of dos and don’ts for servers at restaurants...

http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=304965.0
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: johnnynoname on November 23, 2009, 06:39:13 AM
A list of dos and don’ts for servers at restaurants...

http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=304965.0

btw, and i hate to do the whole "ask the gay guy question about gay people" thing but, in relation to this thread, do gay diners catch on to when a straight male server is trying to subtly flirt with diners to get a better tip.

For example, when i used to wait tables and i knew the table was filled with gay guys, i would purposely flip a extra button off of my shirt or walk away in a way that i would make my ass more appealing
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: body88 on November 23, 2009, 06:47:26 AM
20% (which is often 40.00 or so.)  I give a higher percentage if I'm eating at a casual place,
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: dr.chimps on November 23, 2009, 06:51:19 AM
Regarding restaurants
I always tip well, unless the service is absolutely horrible
I know how hard server's jobs are
I do, however,
give a much better tip if the waitress is good looking
this somewhat proves that better looking people make better money

how do others feel about leaving gratuities?
No. It 'proves' that you're willing to be shallow.  ;)
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: lax on November 23, 2009, 07:04:06 AM
No. It 'proves' that you're willing to be shallow.  ;)

it proves I am consistent and honest
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: CalvinH on November 23, 2009, 07:04:13 AM
20% (which is often 40.00 or so.)  I give a higher percentage if I'm eating at a casual place,


x2,
the better the waitperson the better the tip.


...well,unless they are Red Sox fans,then they get nothing ;D
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: johnnynoname on November 23, 2009, 07:08:01 AM


...well,unless they are Red Sox fans,then they get nothing ;D


that's okay- we don't need anything.....we still got the year 2004 as our tip
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: dr.chimps on November 23, 2009, 07:11:41 AM
it proves I am consistent and honest
LOL. Maybe in your constructed little world, but here on earth you've proven yourself to be an mess. But, please carry on; don't let a little thing like reality get in your way.  ;)
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: CalvinH on November 23, 2009, 07:13:06 AM
that's okay- we don't need anything.....we still got the year 2004 as our tip


If I only had to tip everytime the Sox won a world series I would be saving alot of money ;D
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: johnnynoname on November 23, 2009, 07:13:45 AM

If I only had to tip everytime the Sox won a world series I would be saving alot of money ;D

this is true
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: njflex on November 23, 2009, 07:14:02 AM
being a good tipper is a must to be considered a good person, imho

if you're a shitty person then you (again, imho) are a shitty person
i agree,even if service was bad always 5% or more,20%or more for better or great service,,
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: CalvinH on November 23, 2009, 07:15:45 AM
i agree,even if service was bad always 5% or more,20%or more for better or great service,,



x2,good service or someone that makes me laugh always gets extra.
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: dov on November 23, 2009, 07:21:16 AM
btw, and i hate to do the whole "ask the gay guy question about gay people" thing but, in relation to this thread, do gay diners catch on to when a straight male server is trying to subtly flirt with diners to get a better tip.

For example, when i used to wait tables and i knew the table was filled with gay guys, i would purposely flip a extra button off of my shirt or walk away in a way that i would make my ass more appealing
You, my friend, are a dangerous person.
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: IronMagazine.com on November 23, 2009, 07:25:46 AM
First of all anyone that does not tip even if they feel they got poor service is a fucking loser that should be eating at a fast food restaurants. Even if the service is poor you should at least leave 10%, don't forget that food was ordered for you, cooked for you, served to you at your table and cleaned up after you left, that is what the tip is for!!!

Secondly, my standard tip is 20%, however it can go up considerably if I get really good service. I have tipped as high as 50%, and it never hurts if its a hot (female) server that flirts with me.

Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: BayGBM on November 23, 2009, 07:28:08 AM
btw, and i hate to do the whole "ask the gay guy question about gay people" thing but, in relation to this thread, do gay diners catch on to when a straight male server is trying to subtly flirt with diners to get a better tip.

For example, when i used to wait tables and i knew the table was filled with gay guys, i would purposely flip a extra button off of my shirt or walk away in a way that i would make my ass more appealing

At my table that would get you laughed at, but it would not get you a nice tip.  Your strategy presumes that the gay guys at a given table find you attractive.  Unless you have a reason to think this is the case, you are treading on thin ice.  Flirtations from someone you find attractive are usually welcome, but overtures from a random guy—especially in a venue ill suited to flirting, such as a restaurant—are not.

The gay guys you are flirting with may be a coupled or partnered and your flirtations could easily be seen as annoying to one or all of them.

If you want to flirt with gay guys, go to a gay bar or some other gay venue.  I can’t speak for all gay people, but when I go to a restaurant I’m there to eat not get flirtations from a waiter.  If you want a nice tip, keep your shirt buttoned, stop showing off your ass, and provide superior service.
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: body88 on November 23, 2009, 07:33:40 AM

If I only had to tip everytime the Sox won a world series I would be saving alot of money ;D

Considering the last ten years, you'd save more money if you tipped when the yankees won a title.
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: Thin Lizzy on November 23, 2009, 07:34:25 AM
"A waiter goes up to a table full of old Jewish women and asks, 'Is ANYTHING okay?'"
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: CalvinH on November 23, 2009, 07:36:25 AM
Considering the last ten years, you'd save more money if you tipped when the yankees won a title.



Ha,both of us would only leave 2 tips!
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: Tapeworm on November 23, 2009, 07:41:45 AM
"A waiter goes up to a table full of old Jewish women and asks, 'Is ANYTHING okay?'"

Haha!  ;D

Enjoy timeout.
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: Thin Lizzy on November 23, 2009, 07:51:56 AM
With regard to the thread topic, it always a good idea to overtip in places you regularly patronize. Doing so usually results in better service.

Cheap people are always looking for a excuse to not tip, "The waiter's tie was crooked!"
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: mr_florida on November 23, 2009, 08:14:36 AM
I waited table while going to school, so I totally understand.  Assuming that good service, here is how I tip:

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner - 20% and more for exceptional service
Take out - 10%
Bar - $1/drink, 50 cents/beer
Luggage - $1-$2/bag
Hotel - $2-$5/night
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: lax on November 23, 2009, 12:15:31 PM
LOL. Maybe in your constructed little world, but here on earth you've proven yourself to be an mess. But, please carry on; don't let a little thing like reality get in your way.  ;)

you should not let the likes of me rattle you so
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: Earl1972 on November 23, 2009, 12:42:13 PM

I do, however,
give a much better tip if the waitress is good looking
this somewhat proves that better looking people make better money



i do the opposite, the uglies get a better tip

E
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: calfzilla on November 23, 2009, 12:46:02 PM
My #1 way for my server to ensure a good tip is to keep my glass full.  I don't give a fuck about much else, but I HATE eating with an empty glass. 
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: Captain Equipoise on November 23, 2009, 12:50:53 PM
At my table that would get you laughed at, but it would not get you a nice tip.  Your strategy presumes that the gay guys at a given table find you attractive.  Unless you have a reason to think this is the case, you are treading on thin ice.  Flirtations from someone you find attractive are usually welcome, but overtures from a random guy—especially in a venue ill suited to flirting, such as a restaurant—are not.

The gay guys you are flirting with may be a coupled or partnered and your flirtations could easily be seen as annoying to one or all of them.

If you want to flirt with gay guys, go to a gay bar or some other gay venue.  I can’t speak for all gay people, but when I go to a restaurant I’m there to eat not get flirtations from a waiter.  If you want a nice tip, keep your shirt buttoned, stop showing off your ass, and provide superior service.


Holy crap you guys are hostile!  like a bunch of girls ready to scratch someone's eyes out!
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: johnnynoname on November 23, 2009, 01:39:03 PM
You, my friend, are a dangerous person.

that made me lol
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: johnnynoname on November 23, 2009, 01:47:09 PM
At my table that would get you laughed at, but it would not get you a nice tip.  Your strategy presumes that the gay guys at a given table find you attractive.  Unless you have a reason to think this is the case, you are treading on thin ice.  Flirtations from someone you find attractive are usually welcome, but overtures from a random guy—especially in a venue ill suited to flirting, such as a restaurant—are not.

The gay guys you are flirting with may be a coupled or partnered and your flirtations could easily be seen as annoying to one or all of them.

If you want to flirt with gay guys, go to a gay bar or some other gay venue.  I can’t speak for all gay people, but when I go to a restaurant I’m there to eat not get flirtations from a waiter.  If you want a nice tip, keep your shirt buttoned, stop showing off your ass, and provide superior service.


with all due respect Bay, but how is it that you are so uptight.

Gay guys ARE guys.
Guys (gay or straight) love to flirt with attractive waitstaff

you and your friends (in my experience) are the exception rather than the rule

and again, i say that with all due respect
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: CalvinH on November 23, 2009, 01:48:55 PM
with all due respect Bay, but how is it that you are so uptight.

Gay guys ARE guys.
Guys (gay or straight) love to flirt with attractive waitstaff

you and your friends (in my experience) are the exception rather than the rule

and again, i say that with all due respect




He's just pissed you never waited on him....he's the old hag of the relationship :D
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: Captain Equipoise on November 23, 2009, 02:18:25 PM



He's just pissed you never waited on him....he's the old hag of the relationship :D

Quote for truth@@!!!!
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: pugalist666 on November 23, 2009, 02:20:50 PM
with all due respect Bay, but how is it that you are so uptight.

Gay guys ARE guys.
Guys (gay or straight) love to flirt with attractive waitstaff

you and your friends (in my experience) are the exception rather than the rule

and again, i say that with all due respect



smitty=baygbm



riley=johnnynoname
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: jtsunami on November 23, 2009, 03:09:49 PM
First of all anyone that does not tip even if they feel they got poor service is a fucking loser that should be eating at a fast food restaurants. Even if the service is poor you should at least leave 10%, don't forget that food was ordered for you, cooked for you, served to you at your table and cleaned up after you left, that is what the tip is for!!!

Secondly, my standard tip is 20%, however it can go up considerably if I get really good service. I have tipped as high as 50%, and it never hurts if its a hot (female) server that flirts with me.



lol your saying paying for your food is not enough?  That is like saying when you go to a clothing store you should tip the people working at the store, because after all when you try on clothes, they have to re fold them, they have to stock the hangers etc etc, right, so they need a tip right right????!  god fuckin disgusting.
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: johnnynoname on November 23, 2009, 03:11:19 PM



He's just pissed you never waited on him....he's the old hag of the relationship :D

right on the button

Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: jtsunami on November 23, 2009, 03:11:46 PM
At my table that would get you laughed at, but it would not get you a nice tip.  Your strategy presumes that the gay guys at a given table find you attractive.  Unless you have a reason to think this is the case, you are treading on thin ice.  Flirtations from someone you find attractive are usually welcome, but overtures from a random guy—especially in a venue ill suited to flirting, such as a restaurant—are not.

The gay guys you are flirting with may be a coupled or partnered and your flirtations could easily be seen as annoying to one or all of them.

If you want to flirt with gay guys, go to a gay bar or some other gay venue.  I can’t speak for all gay people, but when I go to a restaurant I’m there to eat not get flirtations from a waiter.  If you want a nice tip, keep your shirt buttoned, stop showing off your ass, and provide superior service.


x2!
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: Earl1972 on November 23, 2009, 03:12:22 PM
with all due respect Bay, but how is it that you are so uptight.

Gay guys ARE guys.
Guys (gay or straight) love to flirt with attractive waitstaff

you and your friends (in my experience) are the exception rather than the rule

and again, i say that with all due respect

i don't think bay likes to be labeled, which is funny because he labels bodybuilding fans

E
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: johnnynoname on November 23, 2009, 03:15:13 PM
i don't think bay likes to be labeled, which is funny because he labels bodybuilding fans

E

I'm gonna start a class for Bay and his friends on how they can be more "gay"
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: EL Mariachi on November 23, 2009, 03:29:14 PM
If you dont tip you re a bad person   ::) bunch of heroes thinking they have moral if they tip. 
I used to tip in the past, but not 50 bucks like the getbig-millionaires in this thread posting  ::)
I remember that reservoir dog scene where the guy wont tip. Why tip these guys and dont tip mcdonalds-workers, they work harder for less cash than the restaurant waitress. fuck that shit, if you need a better self-esteem by tipping someone go and donate your cash like a foster-parent, then you can open your fucking mouth idiots. (yes i had a bad day)  :)
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: johnnynoname on November 23, 2009, 03:33:55 PM



smitty=baygbm



riley=johnnynoname

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: jtsunami on November 23, 2009, 04:18:12 PM
If you dont tip you re a bad person   ::) bunch of heroes thinking they have moral if they tip. 
I used to tip in the past, but not 50 bucks like the getbig-millionaires in this thread posting  ::)
I remember that reservoir dog scene where the guy wont tip. Why tip these guys and dont tip mcdonalds-workers, they work harder for less cash than the restaurant waitress. fuck that shit, if you need a better self-esteem by tipping someone go and donate your cash like a foster-parent, then you can open your fucking mouth idiots. (yes i had a bad day)  :)

exactly, not sure when tipping became mandatory for service.  If your restaurant requires a tip, it should have a sign up when you walk in, else wise shut the fuck up and do your job.  If you don't like the lousy pay, then go work somewhere else like walmart that will pay more an /hr then the waiting job pr /hr.
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: bigbobs on November 23, 2009, 04:46:16 PM
One of my friends used to be a server at Earl's when he was younger, and he told me that over there (and at most restaurants) servers have to tip 5% of their total billings to the kitchen staff no matter what.  In other words, if a bill is $100, they must give $5 to the kitchen staff whether the customer tipped them $20, $10, or nothing, so if he got a 5% tip he would get nothing, and if he got a zero tip he would actually lose money.

He complained that the worst was large crowds, where the bill might be, say $400, and they tip $20 thinking "$20 is a decent tip" without realizing it's only 5%, and then he'd have to pay that 5% / $20 to the kitchen staff and in the end he spent a lot of time and effort serving a large table and got zero tips whereas he could have got much more if he spent that time serving several smaller tables.

...and he said backgrounds that have the worst rep for tipping are Asian...and East Indian second lol. 
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: jtsunami on November 23, 2009, 05:20:39 PM
One of my friends used to be a server at Earl's when he was younger, and he told me that over there (and at most restaurants) servers have to tip 5% of their total billings to the kitchen staff no matter what.  In other words, if a bill is $100, they must give $5 to the kitchen staff whether the customer tipped them $20, $10, or nothing, so if he got a 5% tip he would get nothing, and if he got a zero tip he would actually lose money.

He complained that the worst was large crowds, where the bill might be, say $400, and they tip $20 thinking "$20 is a decent tip" without realizing it's only 5%, and then he'd have to pay that 5% / $20 to the kitchen staff and in the end he spent a lot of time and effort serving a large table and got zero tips whereas he could have got much more if he spent that time serving several smaller tables.

...and he said backgrounds that have the worst rep for tipping are Asian...and East Indian second lol. 

I would say get a different job, I hate to hear servers complain out their ass about tipping, complain to the fucking restaurant who is responsible for paying you, not the customers. 
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: 240 is Back on November 23, 2009, 05:31:12 PM
when a waiter or waitress is DAMN GOOD at their job, they get paid.

When they half-ass it, whine, complain, and act too busy to do their job, they can't cry about the tips. 

Personally, it seems like waiters were stronger 20 years ago.  Way too many distractions these days maybe?
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: haider on November 23, 2009, 05:48:16 PM
btw, and i hate to do the whole "ask the gay guy question about gay people" thing but, in relation to this thread, do gay diners catch on to when a straight male server is trying to subtly flirt with diners to get a better tip.

For example, when i used to wait tables and i knew the table was filled with gay guys, i would purposely flip a extra button off of my shirt or walk away in a way that i would make my ass more appealing
interesting


i thought G4P was strictly a bodybuilder thing
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: Captain Equipoise on November 23, 2009, 07:48:31 PM
when a waiter or waitress is DAMN GOOD at their job, they get paid.

When they half-ass it, whine, complain, and act too busy to do their job, they can't cry about the tips. 

Personally, it seems like waiters were stronger 20 years ago.  Way too many distractions these days maybe?

They didn't have cell phones, twitter, facebook 20 years ago...well cell phones existed but no waiter could afford one..
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: Voice of Doom on November 23, 2009, 09:28:12 PM
I tip more for professional anonymous service.  I don't care about your flare or your personality or what you think about the book Im reading or the conversations I'm having.  Be precise, prompt, get my order right and then leave me be.

I also tip more if the waiter is sensitive to my being a vegatarian.  For example, if I start off by ordering the veggie appetizer and you ask me if I'm a vegetarian or tell me about dishes to watch out for that might have meat or fish in the sauce.  That will get you nice tip.  If I've expressed that Im vegetarian and you 'fuck up' and bring me the dish with meat because the cook messed up or some shit you might as well go on to the next customer.

Also, when you gave me my CC receipt and glanced at it to learn my name and say thanks 'first name' for coming...not gonna get a good tip.  If use my last name you will...sort of like being cold called by salespeople you don't know who use your first name because they think they're being your buddy... >:( I come from the south where you use a persons first name after they invite you too. 

Also, I cant stand guys like my brother who start schmoozing the waitress with "darling" and "honey" like he just walked in and made her day...she had to wait on you fool you're at her table!  She doesn't want to fuck you or flirt with you but now she has to as you've put the tip amount on her "playing along" with your shit..ugh it pisses me off. 

man I hate humans today...
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: Mobil on November 23, 2009, 11:26:48 PM
if im sober i tip 20% of the bill.... now if im drunk i tip 60% of the tab.. i always wake up pissed the next day when i tip when i drink
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: Lurker79 on November 24, 2009, 12:38:21 AM
I would say get a different job, I hate to hear servers complain out their ass about tipping, complain to the fucking restaurant who is responsible for paying you, not the customers. 

Yeah, imagine that, someone complaining about their job. I'm sure you've never done that before ::)

Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: Azn Muscle on November 24, 2009, 02:08:06 AM
As someone who used to wait tables in college, the standard is minimum 15-18% and more if you get good service.  Obviously this takes into the account that you got decent service and weren't completely ignored etc. by the waiter.

However if you got any sort of decent service you should at minimum tip 15%.

Most waiters have to share their tips with the bussers/hosts/cashiers etc (usually 3-5% of sales), so if you stiff them on a tip, basically serving you costed them money as they still have to tip out this 3-5%.

You shouldn't consider a tip as "extra".  If you can't afford 15% you pretty much shouldn't be eating out.  You should factor a tip into the cost of eating out.

Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: webcake on November 24, 2009, 02:15:24 AM
Just to piss them off i will leave a 20cent tip.
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: Wiggs on November 24, 2009, 02:58:39 AM
As of recent I've started tipping 20%...I will never tip over $100.00 that's my cap.
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: nzmusclemonster on November 24, 2009, 03:06:46 AM
I don't tip because society says I have to. All right, if someone deserves a tip, if they really put forth an effort, I'll give them something a little something extra. But this tipping automatically, it's for the birds. As far as I'm concerned, they're just doing their job.
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: haider on November 24, 2009, 06:41:14 AM
This whole thing is pathetic. You shouldn't consider tip "extra"? What the hell does that mean "Azn muscle"? You tip when they deserve it and that is it. You are saying that you're obligated to pay extra regardless? How fucking STUPID is that?  If they're polite, smile, give good service and so on you tip.
I think there is a misunderstanding here about how waiters are paid in america. They rely on getting tips here as they only get paid on the order of $2-3/hr by the restaurant.
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: Mars on November 24, 2009, 06:58:09 AM
I don't tip because society says I have to. All right, if someone deserves a tip, if they really put forth an effort, I'll give them something a little something extra. But this tipping automatically, it's for the birds. As far as I'm concerned, they're just doing their job.

Exactly.
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: haider on November 24, 2009, 08:00:22 AM
They are only paid $2-3/hr? I imagine they'd get paid 20$/hr on average here in Norway. In that case, I would certainly be a generous tipper in the US.
Yup, its very low. I'm sure after factoring in tips they make about the same as european waiters.
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: Azn Muscle on November 24, 2009, 10:45:30 AM
Yes in many states in the US  waiters are paid "waiters wage" which is BELOW minimum wage (ie $2-3/hr) and the rest of their pay is made up from tips.  In other states it is min wage plus tips.

The majority of a waiters income come from tips.  Tipping though theoretically "optional" is understood considered "socially mandatory" if u get decent service.

Same with why gratuities exists for large parties. It's to prevent the waiter from getting dicked out by cheapasses.  Say you have some large party that occupies your whole section for your whole evening and the bill is $1000.  A gratuity prevents the waiter from getting screwed becuz at min he will have to give $30-50 away based on his sales to bussers/hosts etc.  So if you are a dick and leave only $20 instead of the gratuity, u actually cost the waiter money to wait on you.
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: Benny B on November 24, 2009, 10:49:19 AM
Regarding restaurants
I always tip well, unless the service is absolutely horrible
I know how hard server's jobs are
I do, however,
give a much better tip if the waitress is good looking
this somewhat proves that better looking people make better money

how do others feel about leaving gratuities?
The only tip you provided all those boys you "helped" with their bodybuilding careers was the tip of your penis, moosejay.
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: d0nny2600 on November 24, 2009, 01:54:49 PM
I'm gonna start a class for Bay and his friends on how they can be more "gay"
LMAO
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: jtsunami on November 24, 2009, 01:59:29 PM
As someone who used to wait tables in college, the standard is minimum 15-18% and more if you get good service.  Obviously this takes into the account that you got decent service and weren't completely ignored etc. by the waiter.

However if you got any sort of decent service you should at minimum tip 15%.

Most waiters have to share their tips with the bussers/hosts/cashiers etc (usually 3-5% of sales), so if you stiff them on a tip, basically serving you costed them money as they still have to tip out this 3-5%.

You shouldn't consider a tip as "extra".  If you can't afford 15% you pretty much shouldn't be eating out.  You should factor a tip into the cost of eating out.



if you want it that way, like I said there should be a sign out front telling customers tipping 15% is mandatory, or else do not complain, because a tip is optional.  You are lucky most people pay their bill and don't dine and ditch.

Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: jtsunami on November 24, 2009, 02:02:56 PM
They are only paid $2-3/hr? I imagine they'd get paid 20$/hr on average here in Norway. In that case, I would certainly be a generous tipper in the US.

or just don't apply for that job ever think of that???  So many suckers who think they will live on tips, when not all people believe in tipping these ridiculous amounts, paying for your damn food is enough FUCK!

Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: Azn Muscle on November 25, 2009, 03:09:47 AM
Actually it has been my experience that most people have no problem tipping these amounts.  It seems to
me you are part of the cheap douche minority. 
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: HTexan on November 25, 2009, 03:53:34 AM
i always tip. Unless the person is a girl/douche. I tip more at places i plan on eating again at. You guys that don't must like the special sauce. :-X
Anyway, i know a few chicks that were/are waitresses, they say that they hate waiting on Mexicans, from the country not mexican-americans, becuase they don't tip and some are very rude. culture thing?
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: ironneck on November 25, 2009, 03:58:52 AM
it's unbelievable that you guys HAVE TO tip
in germany you can but you don't have to
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: HTexan on November 25, 2009, 04:00:27 AM
it's unbelievable that you guys HAVE TO tip
in germany you can but you don't have to
At most places if you don't have a big party of people, tipping is an option.
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: The Wizard of Truth on November 25, 2009, 04:02:21 AM
Myself and Des and our other friend go for a meal every monday night
If the service is good,we tip
Monday just gone,the service was not good and Des reckoned the restaurant manager hated him so instead of a tip Des spat on the money we paid for the meal with
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: HTexan on November 25, 2009, 04:04:15 AM
Myself and Des and our other friend go for a meal every monday night
If the service is good,we tip
Monday just gone,the service was not good and Des reckoned the restaurant manager hated him so instead of a tip Des spat on the money we paid for the meal with
lower class man.
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: ironneck on November 25, 2009, 04:07:57 AM
lower class man.

not exactly a royal
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: The Wizard of Truth on November 25, 2009, 04:10:55 AM
lower class man.
Yes I agree that restaurant manager was a real low class fucker
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: Luv2Hurt on November 25, 2009, 04:50:20 AM
I will usually figure 20% for good service, up to 30% if it was great service, the food was excellent and the dinning experience memorable.

Very poor experience and crappy service will get them 10% or less and rude, ignorant, not caring service yields them 0.  That has only happened a few times.
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: The Wizard of Truth on November 25, 2009, 05:01:14 AM
What about spitting on money?
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: HTexan on November 25, 2009, 07:48:42 AM
not exactly a royal
yes, i agree spiting on the money is very low class.
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: Palpatine Q on November 25, 2009, 07:58:05 AM
I tip well, depending on service.

Some people are just retarded when it comes to tipping. My Ex GF would make me leave 10-12 dollars on a 25 dollar bill at the diner, and break my balls if i didn't...saying "this is how they make their money".

So I would say "hell why don't i just leave her $100 dollars and she can go home for the day?... what the fuck."  She was ridiculous.
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: CalvinH on November 25, 2009, 07:59:49 AM
I tip well, depending on service.

Some people are just retarded when it comes to tipping. My Ex GF would make me leave 10-12 dollars on a 25 dollar bill at the diner, and break my balls if i didn't...saying "this is how they make their money".

So I would say "hell why don't i just leave her $100 dollars and she can go home for the day?... what the fuck."  She was ridiculous.



I'd leave you a big tip if you waited on me{no homo}
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: Palpatine Q on November 25, 2009, 08:35:02 AM


I'd leave you a big tip if you waited on me{no homo}

And what a big tip it would be (way homo)
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: jtsunami on November 25, 2009, 05:19:53 PM
it's unbelievable that you guys HAVE TO tip
in germany you can but you don't have to

we don't have to, just a bunch of stuck up pansies getting their panties in a bunch here about how much they need to tip to feel special.


again tipping is optional except if the place has it mandated, in that case they lose my business.  The food is marked up enough, you should see the profits they make on the food they sell you, maybe instead of pocketing all the money they make from food sales like jews they should share some profits with the waitstaff and kitchen people and tips wouldn't be such a big deal.

Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: Mr Nobody on November 25, 2009, 05:44:40 PM
Tipping is for whores only, otherwise fuck it
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: Earl1972 on November 25, 2009, 06:10:22 PM


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Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: Special Ed on November 25, 2009, 06:27:14 PM
25% for excellent service (refills drinks without asking, good suggestions, very personable, checking in at appropriate moments)
20% for standard (good) service (refills with asking, no suggestions, mildly personable, checking in occasionally)
10-12% for substandard service (no refills, no suggestions, grumpy or getting order wrong and refusing to take responsibility)
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: Benny B on November 25, 2009, 08:56:20 PM
25% for excellent service (refills drinks without asking, good suggestions, very personable, checking in at appropriate moments)
20% for standard (good) service (refills with asking, no suggestions, mildly personable, checking in occasionally)
10-12% for substandard service (no refills, no suggestions, grumpy or getting order wrong and refusing to take responsibility)
More or less the percentages I use for tipping.
The exception is that there are occasions where substandard service should receive 0% tip. Poor service should not be rewarded. That waiter/waitress/salesperson needs to know they have to work on their service skills or consider another profession.
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: 240 is Back on November 25, 2009, 09:01:40 PM
I tip based upon a bodybuilding trivia system.

I give them 10% of the bill for every Mr. Olympia champion they can name.

For most, it's Arnold they can name.  And they get 10%.  it's their own fault for not paying attention to current events.

Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: Special Ed on November 25, 2009, 09:48:49 PM
I tip based upon a bodybuilding trivia system.

I give them 10% of the bill for every Mr. Olympia champion they can name.

For most, it's Arnold they can name.  And they get 10%.  it's their own fault for not paying attention to current events.
Don't ever eat at the Firehouse in Venice. Most of the employees not only can name all of them, but they might even offer to name the Pro Master's World Champion for extra credit.
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: titusisback on November 25, 2009, 11:32:25 PM
Only on GetBig.. typical tip range between 20-60%  ;D

I'm sick and tired if hearing waitresses make $100k at popular restaurants / bars. Job that requires absolutely no education and hard work only during busy hours doesn't deserve money like that. Anyways, I tip around 15% after tax (so more than that before tax) and haven't seen anyone not like me even at my regular hang outs so I don't care - not there to impress anyone with huge tips!
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: webcake on November 25, 2009, 11:36:34 PM
The only thing i don't enjoy about the states is the constant tipping of everyone for eveything. Tip the cab driver, tip the guy who takes your luggage out the car, tip the guy who shows you to your room.........shit just never seems to end.
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: Mr Nobody on November 25, 2009, 11:38:41 PM
The only thing i don't enjoy about the states is the constant tipping of everyone for eveything. Tip the cab driver, tip the guy who takes your luggage out the car, tip the guy who shows you to your room.........shit just never seems to end.
Yes I would move but would have to tip every damn body to get out of the country, dont have the cash at the moment. ;D
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: webcake on November 25, 2009, 11:39:48 PM
Yeah, you have to give the pilot a decent tip or he will crash the plane.
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: Mr Nobody on November 25, 2009, 11:42:44 PM
Yeah, you have to give the pilot a decent tip or he will crash the plane.
Spot on looks like I'm here until I get some tipping money.
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: webcake on November 25, 2009, 11:43:17 PM
Where will you move to? Iran?
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: Mr Nobody on November 25, 2009, 11:50:49 PM
Where will you move to? Iran?
No, team Nasser wouldnt allow me there.
Title: Re: Tipping
Post by: jtsunami on November 26, 2009, 07:53:56 AM
The only thing i don't enjoy about the states is the constant tipping of everyone for eveything. Tip the cab driver, tip the guy who takes your luggage out the car, tip the guy who shows you to your room.........shit just never seems to end.

only if you want to cake, fuck em