Tipping - But not for dining

[Polarbert]

I used to drive for Lyft for a while, and the tips were always a nice addition, but I never came to expect it. Its been a long while since I've done that, but I'd say around 35-50 per cent of people would tip something.


Living in England most of my life I've come to believe that tipping is necessary when the service deems it so. I know some people may not agree but its just one of those things I've been raised with that I don't think will change. If someone is going to expect a tip for something then usually I will do it myself. (bag up to room, parking, etc) Generally in restaurants I will tip 15 per cent. Nothing if the service is bad, more if the service is exceptional.

[unrepentant]

Polarbert said:

Living in England most of my life I've come to believe that tipping is necessary when the service deems it so. I know some people may not agree but its just one of those things I've been raised with that I don't think will change. If someone is going to expect a tip for something then usually I will do it myself. (bag up to room, parking, etc) Generally in restaurants I will tip 15 per cent. Nothing if the service is bad, more if the service is exceptional.

If you tip nothing the server (most of whom are paid around $2.20 an hour) is subsidizing your meal because the IRS assume that they get at least 8% from every ticket.

You should never tip less than 20% in a restaurant, even if the service is less than exceptional. It's very rare to get poor service in a restaurant or bar and when you do it's usually not the fault of the server. The server also has to "tip out" the bar tender and the busser from their tips.

[Polarbert]

unrepentant said:

Polarbert said:

Living in England most of my life I've come to believe that tipping is necessary when the service deems it so. I know some people may not agree but its just one of those things I've been raised with that I don't think will change. If someone is going to expect a tip for something then usually I will do it myself. (bag up to room, parking, etc) Generally in restaurants I will tip 15 per cent. Nothing if the service is bad, more if the service is exceptional.

If you tip nothing the server (most of whom are paid around $2.20 an hour) is subsidizing your meal because the IRS assume that they get at least 8% from every ticket.

You should never tip less than 20% in a restaurant, even if the service is less than exceptional. It's very rare to get poor service in a restaurant or bar and when you do it's usually not the fault of the server. The server also has to "tip out" the bar tender and the busser from their tips.

Yeah I understand that. Most of the servers here in San Diego are paid at least the minimum wage though, which I think is about $9 an hour. I used to have a similar job over in New York so became familiar with how the system works. I just feel that 15 per cent is an adequate amount given what their regular salary is. A city regulation in San Diego of some sorts was enacted recently, forcing restaurants to give the servers at least minimum wage, if not more. That has lead to some restaurants adding a 3 per cent surcharge to cover this cost, even though that is probably illegal as I've read.

Nice F Type R btw,

[The Moose]

unrepentant said:

Polarbert said:

Living in England most of my life I've come to believe that tipping is necessary when the service deems it so. I know some people may not agree but its just one of those things I've been raised with that I don't think will change. If someone is going to expect a tip for something then usually I will do it myself. (bag up to room, parking, etc) Generally in restaurants I will tip 15 per cent. Nothing if the service is bad, more if the service is exceptional.

If you tip nothing the server (most of whom are paid around $2.20 an hour) is subsidizing your meal because the IRS assume that they get at least 8% from every ticket.

You should never tip less than 20% in a restaurant, even if the service is less than exceptional. It's very rare to get poor service in a restaurant or bar and when you do it's usually not the fault of the server. The server also has to "tip out" the bar tender and the busser from their tips.

I'm sorry, but if the service I receive is ste, then there's no way I'm leaving a tip/gratuity or similar. Of any amount.

Whilst the IRS do assume a certain amount of tips, I was under the impression that the servers could also declare what they receive (in full) and get a credit where necessary (obvious reasons as to why not to do this!!).

Don't get me started on the bloody wine, either!!!