it sounds ideal in a third world country-but nah its a silly concept.

endorphin74 said:

Exactly. You tip well and are treated well in return.

Seriously people. We make money off tips, not on our hourly wage which is like $2.63 an hour...at least in RI/MA.

When you leave 25 cents that's left over from the price of your beer I'm gonna throw it back at you and the next time you want something you're gonna have to wait...a long fucking time!

People are so cheap. We're not asking for $5 tips but a buck or two on a round is expected.

Rant over time to smoke my cheebah.

CarrieLee said:

I tip 2 bucks per drink. If I buy a round of like 5 drinks, especially if they're all cocktails and martinis, then I'm leaving a $10 tip.

Tipping isn't some little suprise gift you give your bartender or server, it's a service fee that's expected.

Tom said:

if it's expected, then shouldn't it be included in the price?

JasmineFire said:

Restaurants could include it in the price, but in the US, they don't. That way it makes their menu prices look less expensive, and gives the server more of an incentive to do a better job.

Don't kid yourself if a server makes alot of money on one night, because there are plenty of nights where they work 8 hours and get completely screwed on tips as well. Also, in restauraunts, the servers are sometimes requires to give part of their tips to the bussers, food runners, and bartenders.

When I worked at TGI Fridays as a server, we were required to give a certain portion of our tips to the bartenders and bussers, it was based on a percentage of our total sales from the day.

Tom said:

that part I would resent, if I worked at tgif's. I can see turning something over to the bussers, they bust their butts, but dayum....

It pays to pay too. It helps ensure that you get quick service and stiff drinks

2the9s said:

--> = You owe me 50 bucks.

gulp...i think maybe money talks alot more in america-gestures are defined fiscally-just different cultures-a genuine thankyou is priceless isnt it?

I bought 3 drinks and tipped my bartender the change (7 bucks, more than 50%) I am a great tipper

yeah yeah yeah...you made your point


mr perfect, right?

and rachel ray sucks homeless ass. she leaves less than a dollar. bitch includes "tips and tax" as the same thing and the shit is always less than a buck.

Move to Australia or New Zealand

Ocean said:

why?

sallysassalot said:

"see it pays to clip coupons in your local paper..."

Christopher said:

rachel ray is a skank! that show pisses me off, her with her .77 cent tips while she's earning insane money to be lame on television. i hate her!

Anx said:

ok, you've suceeded. I have no interest you being my boo anymore.

Imago said:

de-boo me if you must! she is la skankaria!

Anx said:

ANX

i look at tipping as MY CHOICE. i don't care if people expect it or not.
your tip or lack there of depends on your service. and i've worked many years in an industry where tipping was an option. but never once did i expect or demand it. let alone get upset if someone chose not to.

and check your bill at the end of meals at resaurants; some add it in automatically. if you choose a job where you'll be depending on tips, then u know what you're getting into. i will not feel obligated to tip anyone simply because it's expected. it's YOUR JOB to be a server. those who go out of their way, do something extra, or simply a hard worker...sure. i don't mind leaving a tip and always do.

and i think it's disgusting that people have to feel there'll be a retaliation if no tip is left. maybe that was your tip. get another job or change your attitude. i've worked with many people who go out of their way, do the little extra things to make people happy, mke something a bit more special, etc.. and they enjoy it. it's their job. not some alien concept. and never complain about tips. saying thank you is enough. there's a tip. if i ask for something that may take more time or different than what's being offere. absolutely! tipping shouldbe expected.

as far as the bar scene, i'm not sure what the appropriate rate is for tipping a bartender, as i don't drink. i usually get a cranberry juice, straight and i'll leave at least a dollar. in that environment, most of them have to hustle,remember every drink, and from what i've seen are working hard. so i feel the ones that do, they deserve one.