What is a good amount of money to tip?

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Tarifa · Accepted Answer

It all depends on the country, so you need to be aware of the local practice.

In general, in almost every European country I've visited, everything is included in the bill you get at the end of your meal. You expect the restaurant owner to pay his staff fair wages.

As far as Spain is concerned, you can leave a small amount, although you're not required to do so. It's also something that is gradually being lost, as more and more people pay by card.

If you have breakfast for typically 3,50 euros, you can leave some change and pay 3,70 or 3,80 euros. It's just a gesture towards the staff. In most cases, the tip goes into a glass bowl or similar and is shared at the end of the day or week by all staff, not just the person who served you that day. In a restaurant, say you pay 56 euros, then you could round off to 60. Percentage wise, it's not much, but it's only seen as courtesy.

Purpleronnie · Accepted Answer

If you have to ask then it would seem like you don’t know what you’d be tipping for.

I never tip just because , but instead generally reserve it for when a person has done over and above the service or work that I would be paying for.

A lesser amount of times I have tipped and said exactly why.

My tips will vary and I will try to do it separately.. so settle the bill and then tip.

Most commonly it’s where I’ve had good service and I tip the person that’s given me that service personally and I don’t calculate it as a portion of the bill.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

15% for every day, if the service is really good I'll tip 20% if it's poor I'll tip 10%. Rarely will I tip 0%.

I will tip $1 for takeout food or coffee, I will not tip for grocery delivery. I'm not a cheapskate, but I think shaking people down for tips when it's not table service is absolutely wrong.

And then you get these restaurants where the menu says, "for your convenience we'll add a 22% service charge to your check in addition to your kind gratuities," I won't go there at all. And some say "plus an additional 4% to cover employees' health insurance costs."

Run your damn business, put the price on the menu and I will choose what to tip above that.

DaisyJH · Accepted Answer

Tipping isn't really a thing here in the UK, you only really tip if you have had exceptional service or you've been in a restaurant with a big group so it's been a lot of work for the waiters but 10-20% depending on the bill total is about normal if someone does tip. I always make sure to give it directly to the person I'm cash so I know they're getting it not their boss

Advisor Smith · Accepted Answer

Tipping varies by location and service but generally follows some standard practices. For restaurant servers in the United States, 15-20% of the total bill is customary. For other services like haircuts or taxis, 10-15% is often appropriate. Always consider the quality of service and local customs, as tipping norms can differ widely. A little research on specific expectations can go a long way in ensuring a fair and considerate tip.

OlderAndWiser · Answer

Tipping depends on the situation and who you are tipping. You need to be more specific with your question.

Zack-Bann · Answer

5 years living away from tipping culture have been a true blessing

I always hated that practice.
You’re always suppoSed to know how much to give
And if you’re short then you’re an asshole not just another poor person trying to get by
And people serving you are underpaid because business owners rely on your tip to make them whole.

I would much rather have my food be a buck more expensive and have that buck used to pad the salaries of people working there so that they don’t need the tip and I don’t need to calculate how much to give every time

Jersey2 · Answer

Tipping used to be 10% and 15% with good service. Then to 15 and 20%. And now 20% to 35%. It’s out of hand. Tips are requested for take out now.

A lot of this revolves around a billionaire who created the tipping software. He gets more when you tip more so it has been out of control since 2018 or so. People are asked by the software for tips even when buying tires now.

Some people have created new rules like no tipping if I am standing, meaning take out or fast food. I tip 20% minimum to 35% if it is great service. That can add up though.

Tips generally are not taxed as they aren’t declared. People without an education can make a lot of money this way and even they do want tipping to end and going to a salary.

NobodyXox · Answer

Depends on where. In most part of Europe there's no tipping culture, we don't tip unless it was really great service and a small business. Waitresses usually can't keep the tips either, so it doesn't make a difference for them.
In America they live on tips I believe.
So you need to specify little more in where you are or where you are going. Where do you want to tip.

midnightmoon05 · Answer

All depends…

for me at this point of my life time… we give more to support those who work hard. Mostly 20% and up. We also like to understand the workers… some has 2 jobs, some needed the money to support their family.

for you… at your age… it’s okay to give 15-18%…. if you don’t have a job or much money… still give.

BCRanger10 · Answer

I usually give at least 20%. If the service was really bad, I might leave less. But then again, whether it's because my standards are just that low or because I simply think better of the people doing the work or because I'm very fortunate to have had overwhelmingly positive experiences with waiters and waitresses, I often don't have to leave less than 20%. So if they get less, it has to be really, really,  REALLY  bad.

Anonymous · Answer

Reading some of the replies here, it blows my mind how ignorant Americans are about tipping. Tipping gives you as a consumer control over how much you pay. If your server does a good job, pay the "full amount", which is the bill plus 20%. If they do a poor job, give them less. If they do an exceptional job, give them more. If tipping were done away with, the 20% tip amount would be built into the bill amount and you would have to pay it regardless of how poor a job the server does.

Fireguy17 · Answer

To me it depends on the service.
Did i have to ask 3 times for more water, how much work was involved with dinner, 1 plate or multiple courses, how was the service.
Im fairly generous when it comes to tipping, but hand me a soda and demand a tip, I don't think so.

jamesgoldman · Answer

Here in the UK tipping is a compliment not a requirement

I tip my barber £5 a cut and a cigar at Christmas so probably £40 on £120

In decent restaurants, I opt for 10% to the nearest note so a bill of £70-150 is £10, over £150 would be £20

SixFootSexy · Answer

Tipping culture is so terrible and a way to pay workers much less than what they're worth. Unfortunately, shareholders and billionaires love it that way because they can squeeze the middle and lower classes for even more profits.

slatyb · Answer

these days? I tip pretty generously because an extra dollar or two every time we are out doesn't matter to me. In the US where I live, I tip 20% for acceptable service, 25% if the server was particularly helpful.

HighValue · Answer

Nothing. People already get paid and the kinds of jobs that usually receive tips often do LESS work than some other jobs that never receive any tips and take a lot more ability to do successfully.

AviatorTom · Answer

In the US, typical service typically gets a 20% tip, more for better service, and less for poorer service. Typical service, buy the way, means the server treated you the way you expected, nothing more, nothing less.

Finchie40 · Answer

For good service I will usually tip 1 dollar for every 5 dollars , so if the bill is 40 bucks , I will tip 8 bucks , if they gave me great service , I will usually throw in some more cash

Nikki1989 · Answer

25% of the total bill is generous enough.

CupcakeTheDestroyer · Answer

20% is standard, and the math to figure that number out is to just multiply the total by 2 and move the decimal over one spot to the left.

bowenw · Answer

Often 25-30% of the total before tax is a good tip, but if it's something where the person is in l job that pays minimum wage, higher is better.

exitseven · Answer

I usually tip15% . More if the service is really good

OneViewpoint · Answer

Here in the US, 20% is considered a decent tip in a restaurant. I usually tip between 20-30%.

Nik1hil · Answer

Zero!..  Seriously, here in India we don't Have tipping Culture!..  Everything is included in one Single Price! Or Bill!

Orion84 · Answer

Depends on how much the bill was, and how good the service was. 🤷‍♂️

andreasderjuengere · Answer

When I'm at work, no one tips me. So why would I?

Alex-Snow · Answer

It depends on the service and what profession, Uber driver, hairdresser, waitress, hotel maid

Staximus · Answer

I tip well for good service and don't tip well for bad service

AgentG111 · Answer

It completely depends on the situation and circumstances!

nawtee_me · Answer

Usually 15 to 20 percent but may vary according to how good they were at their job.

Bloodbreath · Answer

50 bucks for local restaurant.. upto 2000 for fancy places

Anonymous · Answer

I'm not sure, tipping is not a custom in my country.

Anonymous · Answer

I tip, and I tip well (usually 25%+), but I think it's bullshit. The employers should pay their employees, not the customers.

avery58 · Answer

I'll top $5-10 take it or leave it.

BonzoInBitburg · Answer

I tip 20% on the pretax amount

Anonymous · Answer

1-2 for drink, 2.5 for $10 meal, 15% for bigger meal, $5 for luxury hotel cafe

jazzy34 · Answer

I try to tip 15% or 20%.

Miristheiss · Answer

20 to 30%. 15 is ok but average.

jshm2 · Answer

10 bucks, else 10%

RedInnocent69 · Answer

10% for showing up, 15% normal, 20%+ exceptional

DrPepper12 · Answer

$0 in a rational society.

RedWine9 · Answer

20% seems good; 5% if the wait staff are not good.

LiamJHayden · Answer

Depends upon the service

WhitneySnow · Answer

15 percent

guesswhereivebeen · Answer

20% but that goes up if she’s hot

shortster · Answer

15% for normal service. 20% for good service.

eagle1951 · Answer

depends on what kind of service I get

FreyaRed · Answer

0...

Bklynbadboy12 · Answer

That all depends on what your tipping for

Anonymous · Answer

At least a C note.

Jennz6 · Answer

3 x the tax

fivebyfour · Answer

Zero,,,

TallAnon · Answer

Nothing.

CubaPirate · Answer

18% is ample

Anonymous · Answer

Two dollars

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