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kneifl

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tip or no tip

tip or no tip

Valet - Tip (usually 2 bucks)

Haircut - Tip (always 20%)

Restaurant - Tip (Always 15%, 20% exceptional service)

Ice Cream shop - No tip (I hate even seeing their tip jars out, it looks like they're asking for money)

Coffee Shop - No tip (I hate even seeing their tip jars out, it looks like they're asking for money)

Food counter at Food convenience store or fast food place - No tip (Is this fine dining, are you going to come over and refill my water?)

Buffet - Tip $1 or $2 at most (A lot of people don't tip this type of joint at all)

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Having worked in the service industry for 13 years now, most people do tip on buffets, but most of ya'll are right on with what people tip. around $2 is normally about right, or $5 per couple, sometimes more if they keep my drink filled and table clean. Keep in mind, most servers make below minimum wage without their tips though, I know its $2.13/hour in Mississippi. Most restaurants around here do automatic gratuity on parties that are over 6-8 people, and that is 18%-20%, so those of you that only tip 15% need to go up a few %age points to maybe 18%. Some restaurants also require their servers to tip out other help (bartenders, bussers, server assistants, hostesses, credit card processing fees), so if you tip 15%, the server is actually only getting around 11-12%.
 

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Situational for me on most of the above, but I generally tip the barber a couple of 2-3 bucks and a buck per person on the buffett, unless we get something special, like the waiter waiting for my personal piece of meat to come off of the grill and bringing it to my table. Takeouts usually get to keep the change. My "regulars" usually get something for Christmas (if they're around that long, LOL) Now, if anyone thinks this is cheap,a good waiter/waitress gets 25% from me.

And, I'm from South Florida, where service is generally just terrible and getting worse all the time. I refuse to buckle: I don't consider it being cheap, I consider it standing my ground. Treat me good & I'll take care of you, treat me like a nothing & that's what you'll get. Half of the time you can't even understand what they are saying, much less carry on a decent conversation with them.
Very honestly, it is comonplace for at least one mistake to accompany my meal. 20% of the time, more than one mistake, even as many as 3. If you don't believe it, come down here for a spell !!
 

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Im a blackjack dealer in Vegas, working at a 'middle of the road' casino.. Very few, if any, dealers make $40/hr.. Maybe Wynn, CP, and Bellagio.. The rest of us make on average about $25/hr WITH tips.. Just wanted to clarify that.. Tips are about 70-75% of my income..
 

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Tipping

Tipping

Servers: 20% for good/excellent.

Hairdressers: 20% - not cheap, I tell you.

Ice cream stand, convenience store, etc...: hell, no. What "service" are they performing? This is where tipping has gotten out of hand.

Buffet: a couple of bucks.

Applebee's car service: a couple bucks.

Legitimate tipping professions (servers, hairdressers) are fine, but for the kids who scoop $5 ice cream into a tiny cup? I don't think so.

If you don't like making $5.00 bucks an hour, get an education or a skill.
 

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The thing that bugs me about dinning out is the flatline tip amount for service.

Lets use 20% for exceptional service:


Order a bottle of wine, and 2 meals.

1) Wine is $100 tip $20
2) Wine is $20 tips only $4

1) 2 Steak Dinners $25 per, $50 tip $10
2) 2 Bowl's of Soup $6 per, $12 tip $2.40

Why the need to give $23.40 extra for the same amount of service. This whole system is wacked!

:shrug:
 

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Thank god I married a Hair Stylist! Figured I've saved over $15,000 over the last 20+ years...........Hmmmmm, but she's spent ???? Never mind :SIB


WTF??????????

The President doesn't get his hair cut that much! Who the hell you shittin', here?

PLUS, you live in Maine, for Chrissake! That's one of the only states a fat guy from 'Sconsin can legally make fun of, so I'm using my card now.

There ain't two people on this forum who can name a city other than Bangor (or the place in your title) in Maine! Who the hell would you need to impress up there that you would need to keep your doo that fresh?

$15,000?

If you got your mop done every two weeks for the last twenty years, that would STILL be $28.85 a clip!

You must be a helluva tipper!
 

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WTF??????????

The President doesn't get his hair cut that much! Who the hell you shittin', here?

PLUS, you live in Maine, for Chrissake! That's one of the only states a fat guy from 'Sconsin can legally make fun of, so I'm using my card now.

There ain't two people on this forum who can name a city other than Bangor (or the place in your title) in Maine! Who the hell would you need to impress up there that you would need to keep your doo that fresh?

$15,000?

If you got your mop done every two weeks for the last twenty years, that would STILL be $28.85 a clip!

You must be a helluva tipper!


Let me guess who your brother is on this site :00x32

You still didn't answer the question.......Why do people feel the need to pay more just because the tab is more? Easy question.

It's got nothing to do with being from Maine or being fat (nice pic of you by the way at the BBQ).

:SIB
 

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WTF??????????

The President doesn't get his hair cut that much! Who the hell you shittin', here?

PLUS, you live in Maine, for Chrissake! That's one of the only states a fat guy from 'Sconsin can legally make fun of, so I'm using my card now.

There ain't two people on this forum who can name a city other than Bangor (or the place in your title) in Maine! Who the hell would you need to impress up there that you would need to keep your doo that fresh?

$15,000?

If you got your mop done every two weeks for the last twenty years, that would STILL be $28.85 a clip!

You must be a helluva tipper!

did you know that edwards pays $400 for a haircut....
 

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did you know that edwards pays $400 for a haircut....

True...........Plus sum of my $ I saved was for shampoo, conditioner ect....I guess people in other parts of the U.S. don't use these types of items :shrug:

I could break it all down if it helps....We do tanning as well so the # could go up if that helps anyones case.............


Just trying to be helpfull for the members of the "A Team". :SIB
 

yyz

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True...........Plus sum of my $ I saved was for shampoo, conditioner ect....I guess people in other parts of the U.S. don't use these types of items :shrug:

I could break it all down if it helps....We do tanning as well so the # could go up if that helps anyones case.............


Just trying to be helpfull for the members of the "A Team". :SIB


No.......I think "most people" in other parts of the country take care of the shampoo and conditioner in the shower. I mean.....The women who condition, that is. Enjoy the tan, Biff.
 

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a couple that haven't been mentioned.

the outside bag check guys at the airport. i give $5 a bag.

the airport shuttle bus driver gets 2 bucks from me.

movers - 20%

the bell boy - $5 or $2 a bag whichever is more.

ice cream stand? never been to one :rolleyes:

bartenders - 20% minimum - he'll make sure your drinks stay full :D
 

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No.......I think "most people" in other parts of the country take care of the shampoo and conditioner in the shower. I mean.....The women who condition, that is. Enjoy the tan, Biff.

So you get "free" shampoo & conditioneer in Wisc.? Funny in Maine they charge for that unless you "Own" a Salon and get "Free" sample's to try....


FYI, I don't feel the need to tan............But I sure as hell appreciate all the good folk that visit and use it $$$$$$$..

By the way, from you BBQ pics, you could use sum ray's............:SIB
 

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a couple that haven't been mentioned.

the outside bag check guys at the airport. i give $5 a bag.

the airport shuttle bus driver gets 2 bucks from me.

movers - 20%

the bell boy - $5 or $2 a bag whichever is more.

ice cream stand? never been to one :rolleyes:

bartenders - 20% minimum - he'll make sure your drinks stay full :D

also don't forget the hotel maids..they get $5 a night...
 
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