Totally, Shamus! Oh, yes. I tip the pizza guy who delivers my order. Because those guys must be just above newspaper carriers in the wage scale.
A question to the English and Canadians about tipping?
by Maverick 43 Replies latest social current
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minimus
I tip between 20 to 30 % when I go out. I frequently go to NYC and have seen English tourists get the same type of food and drink that I have gotten and left either spare pocket change or NOTHING. When in this country, I think tipping should be automatic (yes, even if you're not in love with the waitstaff). When a person or party refuses to tip, it is a sign of their cheapness (here). And for world travelers, there's no reason to not know the rules of tipping........btw, regarding the English, do you think that they don't tip because they have no money left after getting their tooth cleaned???
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StinkyPantz
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Thanks Stinky Pantz, I was hoping you would reply.
It's kind of sad when your expertise is waiting tables .
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For those of you from other countries that take issue with our tipping costumes, just remember this adage:
"When in Rome, do as the Romans do" (within reason of course). I assume in English restaurants they make the menu prices higher to pay for the servers, not here. If your server does a good job, reward them yourself.
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Jourles
I'm not the person to ask on this subject as I always tip at least 20%, even if the service is so-so, regardless of the country I am in. I figure that if it is a restaurant that we frequent often, our chances are good that we will get the same server sometime in the future. Most times, we can tell if the server is having a bad day or if they just have a bad attitude. If it is the former, then the tip will definitely go down by a significant amount. If it is a bad day, then I figure that a good tip may help brighten it a little. No point in making it worse for them, right?
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Maverick
Stinky...I meant that with no disresct. There is no dishonor in being a service provider. And the money can be quite good. My daughter wanted me to add that the only way a tip is added to the bill is if the party is eight people or more. If you are in doubt, look at the bottom of the menu. Most will state tipping policies. If not, just ask the hostess. Maverick
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Englishman
We would generally tip around 10% in a good restaurant in England. I also tip my barber and, occasionally, treat a barman to a drink. Taxi drivers I usually round up to the nearest £.
It does seem that the US service workers rely on tips more than we do, a fact of which the Brits are ignorant. They probably assume that US workers are being well paid, so tip stingily.
OK! Now we Know!
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Amazing
Hi AlanF:
I have a "Tipping" card, wallet size, that I carried around when I traveled a lot. Some, service people are not tipped in the US, like airline attendants. The tip card is from the late 1960s and recommended 10% as a basic, 15% for extra service, and 20% as a maximum for exceptional service.
The beauty of tips is that the recceipient can evade some taxes (though they are supposed to report tips). Recently I have talked to some restaurant waiters and waitresses who work a nice places - but not high end ... they get about $10 an hour in wages, and about $20+ an hour in tips. At that rate, with $20 not taxed, their overall income looks pretty darn good.
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simplesally
I know in France and Italy, you don't tip. The service is included in the price of the meal. But sometimes they know Americans tip at home and some tourist traps have come to expect it.
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Englishman
A question. Do Americans tip in cash or put it all on a credit card?
Englishman.
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Maverick
I have tipped with the card . When you sign the ticket there is a place to add in a gratuity. But always remember, and never forget, CASH ALWAYS WORKS! Maverick