Why do some people not TIP when they go to a restaurant and get good service?
88376
I asked a friend that very same question a couple years ago b/c I noticed that sometimes her sister would tip and sometimes wouldn't regardless of what type of service we rec.'d.  If I realized she wasn't going to tip that night, when her back was turned, I would pay her tip w/out saying anything--just b/c I have always been taught that you pay tip if you go to a restaurant that has servers.  My friend's reply was that she disagreed w/ her sister's philosopy but, her sister's idea was that not everybody had the money to be able to afford to pay tip every time and so, if she had it that night, she'd pay it.  I was absolutely stunned.  I replied that I had always been taught, if you can't afford the meal and the tip both then, it was obvious that you couldn't afford to eat at that type of restaurant and you went to somewhere else like McD's or Taco Bell or something...or do w/out.  It amazes me how some people try to justify things like that.  Fortunately, my friend disagreed w/ her sister's thinking.  I at that point told her what I believed and let her know that I had many times "covered" her sister's "missing" tip in the past...I think she must have told her sister b/c to my knowledge, she's been paying her tip ever since, whenever we've all 3 been out to eat...
812086
Anywhere that the worker isn't providing any kind of exceptional or quality customer service (ie, being friendly, attentive and helpful from the get-go) Especially if that person is making a regular wage (not server/waitress wages)\n\nIt's tough because I've worked plenty of crummy counter service and retail jobs where a tip now and then might have made up for the way I was often treated by customers despite bending over backwards to do a good job. \n\nA tip JAR doesn't really bother me, because it's kind of an afterthought, and I don't feel guilty passing it up.  What does bother me is that tip LINE on the credit card receipt practically everywhere. I tipped someone for a *pick-up* pizza the other night just because the line was there and I felt guilty leaving it blank.  That's ridiculous.
555202
None. I'm a waitress and every restaurant gets the morons that don't know how to tip properly.
1182148
On a personal level I do not tip if a service charge is added to the bill. The amoult you tip is up to you, if you think the level of service was good and you think that the server warrents a tip then do so. If the service was bad then there no reason why you should tip.
199837
I've never been a server or waitress but, I feel that regardless of how much in tips they make, they should get minimum wage. They work just as hard as anyone else. As for the tips, they have to earn them. Just think of a slow night and little or no tips...she walks away with what, 20 bucks for working 8 hours on her feet. I think there should be a change in this, everyone should get nothing less than minimum wage regardless of their occupation.
857447
I know in my family we started tipping better (even though we always did decent tips before) because my husband used to deliver pizzas and there were times he'd drive out to the middle of nowhere and get zero tip! And the gas money he got didn't cover what was spent and that was before gas prices went so high. So we do it cause we know the delivery person is trying to make some money and tearing up their car and using their gas in the process and that the delivery fee isn't going to them.
742338
In most states it is between $2.00 and $3.00, usually closer to $2.00. You get tips and if there are busboys you must give them a percentage. If there are no busboys you bus your own tables but get to keep more. Some restaurants the servers put all the tips together and split them. Do not work in a place like that if you are a good server as some are not and it will affect your take home money. If someone not tipped helps you tip them accordingly at the end of your shift but if the manager helps you then you should not tip him, it is wrong of them to take your money and they are not good managers if they expect or accept it. If you are quick and friendly you can make a lot of money at a good restaurant but it is hard work. If you are the customer instead of the server tip about 20% for good service and a little more for excellent service. If the service gets by but not very good then give a 10 to 15%. If it is really bad leave no tip and ask to speak to the manager. Sometimes the price of your dinner will be reduced for the poor service. ◘
457671
In general, no.\n\nA tip is supposed to be for someone who provides you service.  When discussing food, this generally refers to taking your order, bringing the food to the table, etc.\n\nYou don't normally tip the cook, or the cashier, and since these are the only people you interface with during a pick-up transaction, a tip is not necessary.
348257
i hate overcrowded restuarants, waiting to get your name on the list, waiting for your name to be called from the list, waiting to order, waiting for your drink, waiting for your food, waiting for your food, still waiting on your food, getting pissed, still waiting on your food, wait for 2nd drink, wait for desert, CHECK! I DONT CARE WHO BRINGS IT SOMEBODY GIVE ME MY FREAKING CHECK. But you really need to be more specific, i used to work in an overcrowded restuarant and thats just as fun. I was a bus boy, ending up refilling everyones drinks, taking food out, getting checks, never did get the dishes bused, on one night we almost ran out of clean dishes, (took half an hour for machine to clean em, used last clean dish 29 minutes into washing process)
532833
I've been a cook and chef for over 15 years.  I don't think this argument will ever be settled.  Personally, I think that if servers get a huge extra tip that's way beyond what was expected - then it's fair that some of it gets shared with the kitchen.  If diners enjoy a meal THAT much, it's only fair that the kitchen shares in the rewards. \nAs far as regular, everyday tips - no, servers earn that by putting up with crap from customers that kitchen people don't have to deal with.
38226
Chances are they do know what the correct amount to tip is and they are just lame. Confronting them could be a wrong move because they may never leave a tip again. That is true that your boss might fire you if he found out you confronted them during your working hours. If they truely are your friends then maybe it is something that you could discuss with them when you are not at work. Unfortunately sometimes we just don't get our just thanks.
53326
Sadly, I ALWAYS tip well...minimum of 20% on the bill including tax even when the service is terrible.  \n\nI will probably always tip well, BUT somtimes I wish good service dictated the tip, but I don't feel that way most times.
205720
Yes, I would care.  If the law required servers to be tipped, that would be giving them a license to be crummy servers and still get paid.  I think good service should be rewarded with generous tips (willingly)...  I'm sorry there are so many stingy, unappreciative people in the world...  Maybe the law should require that everyone (adults) should spend a week being a server -- maybe that's the answer!  (They would know how tough it is.)\n\n:)
1127708
If you're a waiter or in the position where you get tips, those businesses are allowed to pay below minimum wage, as it's compensated by tips.
421825
It depends, but most public servants are not allowed to take money from those they are helping because it is a conflict of interest.\nIt can be misconstrued that they got good service and will continue to get good service only if they "tip" you.
1071362
You usually tip for a service when you like it. \n\nIf you are satisfied with the job done - grooming your dog, you could do that. On contrary, not giving tip it is a way to express your dissatisfaction. \n\nAlso people tent to remember you tipping them, so next time they will pay more attention to your requests and needs. \n\nDo so and thing that the person receiving the tip, has needs and wills as all of us. Your tip would make him happy.
143673
Maybe it's the way the waitstaff treat the minorities.  \n\nWhen I first started waiting I was told that blacks and hispanaics tip badly.  However, I did not see that at all. \n\nWhat I did see was that Young people usually tipped poorly,  middle aged people sometimes tipped VERY well and old people tipped the horribly.  It wasn't because all the old people were on social security or anything like that because usually the people at my resturant were at least middle income, usually upper income because in was in a high income neighborhood.