What is the meaning of TIP? like did you tip your waiter.?
454437
I read in a book that TIP means: To Insure Promptness.  A tip could be to motivate the waiter to do a good job.  Sometimes waiters will be extra courteous so that they get a good tip.  But if you want the definition: it's like extra money you give to some1 that serves you.
15645
Yes you should tip. Basically we tip just as if we were at the restaurant? No less than 15% Though 20% is our rule for the majority. We have found the better tip gets him to our place a little quicker and with hotter food the next time.\n Tips does mean : To Insure Prompt Service
1076550
ooohhhh!!!  I have one .... BAD TIPPER!  When I waitered at IHOP years ago, JOAN RIVERS, left the worst tip.  We comp'd all her food for her and both her bodyguards. She left a LOUSY $5 tip.
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. ◘
462458
It is a matter of wording.\n\nThe bill was $75.  The cashier gave them $5 discount, so now the bill is just $70.  So the waiter gives back $1 each, so everybody paid $24, giving us $72.  $70 of which went to the cashier, and $2 into the waiters pocket!
397858
Honestly can't understand what you are trying to ask... Is it about waitresses who are being shorted tips? Or don't declare tips?\n\nCheers
307728
I'm an accountant, and we never expect tips.  A lot of clients will offer things like dinner at a nice restaurant or tickets to an event if they want to do something nice, or offer their products or services in return (example, liquor store owner gives a nice bottle of wine.)  But its definitely not expected or required.
618547
WELL.A GOOD SHOW.\n\nWHY DONT YOU REVEAL THE TIP TO US?
625510
thanks for the tip...but what's the question?
1004581
Generally, when I am on all exp. pd. trip, I still tip.  If a paid limo is picking you up, the tip is usually included in the cost.  But, a few bucks helps to show people you appreciate what they do.  Especially if you have luggage or if the same driver will take you other places.  I have had drivers give me mini tours, suggestions of where to go and not go (important if your new to an area) and even great suggestions for "local" eateries that are better than the usual "Highbrow" cusine!  Just because they know I tip a couple of extra bucks.
952108
Agreed!\nI only tip when the service is good, usually the standard 15% of the bill.
1062272
Well, I can tell you that growing up we had a couple come clean our house every week. They were NEVER tipped (this was only during the 90s, not that long ago!). When I call a service to clean the house now, I still do not tip. Tipping is something that is reserved for excellent service in a service industry where the worker is not being paid even minimum wage. \n\nAs far as I'm concerned, the whole "tipping" thing has gotten way out of control. Starbucks workers, Subway workers, bowling alley workers, etc all have out their "gimme" cups asking for more money. Well guess what? If you all want more money, talk to your employer about that. It is not my responsibility to provide you with a living wage. \n\nSo in answer to your question, I do not think housecleaners should be tipped at any time OTHER than a Christmas/holiday tip (which I always give to the pool guy, mailman, garbage men, and the housecleaner if she comes during the season).
909604
I ignore tip jars at take-out counters.  These people get paid a higher base wage than table service and they do less for me.  I find it ridiculous for them to expect tips.  (A friend of mine was treated so rudely at a take-out counter he reached into the tip jar and took a couple bucks out!)\n\nHowever, I do tip when I receive table service.  The people who serve me there make less than half of minimum wage, and my tip is based on their performance.  I start at 15%, 20% for fine dining, and go up and down from there.  If the service is totally crappy I get a manager and let it be known how bad a time I had.  Often this will result in my not paying for my meal at all, and many restaurants make the server pay in these cases.
7351
i think it's correct to tip on the pre-tax amount, since the tip reflects on the quality of service given to you by the restaurant, which you are paying for in the subtotal.  tipping on the post-tax amount is like tipping for the government's cut.. doesn't really make sense.\n\nmany people i know use the tax amount to calculate the tip (if it's 8%, just double the tax amt to get 15%) so most folks probably tip on the subtotal.
188317
Of course.  The wage they earn has no bearing on tipping whatsoever.  If someone gives good service, they deserve a tip.  I tip my hairdresser whenever she cuts my hair, and she earns much more than minimum wage.  It's my way of saying "thank you" to her for doing a great job.
404827
Old British Term from 1800s meaning "pints & quarts".  Now it's slang for minding your manners, like please & thank you.
295986
This always bothers me, especially when the waiter/waitress has been there for the majority of the meal; however, my husband used to be a waiter and has told me that if your server goes home and gives your table to another server, they are giving the tip to them also, for allowing them to go home.  Unless it is a rather large bill (and hopefully a large tip), in which case, the server would probably opt to keep their table and work a longer shift.