by Nathan Natas 39 Replies latest jw friends
I can't believe that no one has consulted the oracle about this matter yet...
The April 2007 Kingdom Ministry has this to say (a bit like the Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy) :
April 2007 KMDistrict Convention Reminders
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• Restaurants: In many places, it is customary to leave a 10 to 12 per cent tip, depending on the service.
OMG AlphaOmega! That's terrible.
I think Metallica said it well when they said "Sad but true" !
Was this just UK ? Sorry to hijack.... back to the thread...
10 to 12%, eh? Well that tells us something about the GB and/or the writers - they are either pretty cheap or they don't get out much.
#1----at least 20%
#2 usually nothing #3 usually 2 bucks
#4 nothing
#5 20 to 30%
#6 nobody else
I remember the KM a few years back said to tip 15%-20%. Are you serious they reduced it?! That bites! I suppose the extra is to go into the contribution boxes. I always tip 20% cuz of the math: just double it and move the decimal point. I hate math. I find that when I go back to those places, they really treat me well, very friendly. I like it, even if some of it might be fake. I am friendly to everyone just because it feels good to be, no faking. So, maybe some out there are just really nice people who deserve $ for a loaf of bread for their families. Hmmm...they aren't paid much, you know. The boss will reduce their pay just for the tips to take their pay up to minimum so boss "pays" legally. They need our tips.
1. Full table service at a restaurant?
At a restaurant I have been leaving 20%.
i completly believe in tipping good, but, never got the theory behind the percentages. i mean, if i work on a piece of machinery that is more expensive than normal, i still get the same pay. i've actually tipped more than the bill in some low brow restaurants for awesome service, i've also stiffed waiters in snooty restaurants if they weren't good. i always tip bartenders great, not only do you get better service, but, i've worked in bars and feel sorry for the b.s. they have to put up with as far as drunk assholes.
1. Full table service at a restaurant? double the tax.
2. Counter service at a restaurant? couple bucks
3. The pizza (or other) delivery guy? couple bucks
4. Furniture delivery, unpacking and placement? havent had that done so couldnt tell you.
5. Barber? couple bucks
1. Full table service at a restaurant? never ever (unless disgusting service) less than 15%
2. Counter service at a restaurant? 15 %
3. The pizza (or other) delivery guy? 1 dollar regardless of the size of order
4. Furniture delivery, unpacking and placement? ZERO
5. Barber? ZERO
6. Any other situation I didn't think of. taxi - 10 %
7 BAR for drinks only - 1 dollar per drink
