by Maverick 43 Replies latest social current
Oh. And a bit more info for the Brits, who are travelling to Florida at the end of the month.
It is also customary to tip the baggage handler at the airport, who takes your luggage to the curb, the taxi driver who brings you to the hotel, the door man who brings your luggage to the room, the maid who cleans the room.....have I forgotten anyone? And you haven't even made it to the restaurant yet. LOL
Bring lots of "George Washingtons" with you !
It is also customary to tip the baggage handler at the airport, who takes your luggage to the curb, the taxi driver who brings you to the hotel, the door man who brings your luggage to the room, the maid who cleans the room.....have I forgotten anyone? And you haven't even made it to the restaurant yet. LOL
Well, OK. Just so long as they give me a Royal salute and sing our National Anthem first.
Englishman.
In England often a Service charge is included in the bill (anything between 10% and 15%). Does this happen in the US, and are you expected to tip extra on top of that?
I always laughed at the film Home Alone2 when the young Culkin lad tips with his chewing gum. lol sounds like my old boyfriend, he was tighter than a ducks arse.
Lainey
well I just started working as a waiter and all tips are appreciated
I wait tables so I think I should make a comment on this thread.
I work in Orlando, one of the most touristy places in the world. Fifty percent of my clientele are British; and on average they do not tip well and often it is non-existent. I have served for 8 years so I know that the quality of service I give is on average, excellent. Most of my Brit customers love me. I even had a lady give me a hug last week , but NO tip. Even though this is the case, I can easily walk out each night with $75 to $100 because my American customers hook me up.
I find it ridiculous that so many Brits either ignore or are totally ignorant to the fact that tipping is customary! Fifteen percent for good service and 20% for excellent service. I have visited other countries and before I go, I take the time to learn as much as possible about the customs of the places I am going before I go. Is this so much to ask?
In England often a Service charge is included in the bill (anything between 10% and 15%). Does this happen in the US, and are you expected to tip extra on top of that?
No, you are not expected to tip on top of this. Also, this is usually only there for larger parties.
So who to tip in the U.S:
1. Servers
2. Bartenders
3. Hair Dressers
4. Bellhops
5. Maids (maybe)
6. Taxi Drivers
When I was serving in various restaurants and bars in Canada, I always found that the Americans were most generous, the Canadians second and Europeans last (no offense to anyone). Working in a restaurant attached to a hotel, there were always visitors from all over the world. It was just my understanding, at the time, that in most of Europe tipping isn't custom, and/or they are used to the tip being included with the bill. I usually tip 10-20% as well depending on the service.
I usually tip 15% or more, depending on the service.
Walter
Thanks Stinky Pantz, I was hoping you would reply. My daughter does do well "in season". Which is starting up now. But during the summer she did very poorly.Tipping is a personal choice, but Americans are known to be big tippers. I feel service is the name of the game and when I get good service I reward it. But when I don't, I try to make sure I know where the fault lies. Often it is not with the server but with management. If you are not happy don't take it out on the server unless you are sure. Many times you can set the tone of how things will go with your service, and you will be amazed at how much fun you can have with the people helping you. A tip is a small price to pay. Maverick
Out here, people are afraid to ask for help with their bags, because they will have to tip! I mean, give me a freakin' break! That is where tipping has gone wrong... when you are too afraid to ask for help because of some stupid rule.
Bellhops up here do not expect tips. If an american comes in, they will ALWAYS tip them. I hired a bellman who knew how to treat executive clients... the guy pulls up at the door, he says to him "hello, I'll grab your bags and park your car"... the guy checks in, he brings his bags up to him, and he gets tipped $20.00. Now that's SERVICE! I was very shocked and proud at my employees conduct... but he had the proper training and knew how to deal with customers incredibly well! He actually took classes on how to do this... paid for by his previous hotel. Amazing!
Anyhoo, it depends who your clientelle are, and what you are doing. Out here in the rockies, where wages are ridiculously low, you will see tip jars at the local A&W! Like I'm going to tip some idiot order guy who stuffs my greasy grimy food into a bag... WHATEVER!
I do tip when I pick up pizza, etc. It's maximum 10 percent though... not 15 or anything like that! They are only stuffing it in a bag, too.... but the food is more "interesting" than a greasy hamburger.
I also do not tip those coffee houses... that's just stupid... unless they serve it to your table, DUH! I don't tip to get in line to order my food..
Oh, and I still tip at buffets... just not as much, either!
Okay, enough rambling!
Alberta's minimum wage is $5.90 an hour, the lowest in Canada, I believe. Still more than our American waiters. A friend taught me to tip double the GST (Goods and Sales Tax), which would be 15% here. I don't have to hesitate at the counter, furrowing my brow, desperately trying to add without a computer.
We don't tip at fast food places, but those annoying little donation cups are showing up at the coffee houses. Are they helping me find my seat? Handing me my menu? Checking on my comfort several times during the meal?
If a waiter manages to neglect me completely, or otherwise forgets that I am eating in their establishement, I will forget to tip.
Recently my office crew and I went out at lunch to celebrate. The restaurant was understaffed for the lunch crowd. We did not get our meal until 15 minutes before we had to leave. My crew became increasingly anxious as the bill still did not arrive when lunch was over. I took charge. We figured what the bill would be on our own, left the cash on the table, and headed for the door.
The owner came running in a hurry, let me tell you. We showed him the neat pile of bills, and left. We did leave a tip. Wasn't the waitresses' fault the owner was not organized.
