How much are people required to tip at resturants?

Question

and where else do you have to tip?

in Australia we don't really tip so what are the rules or amounts and stuf generally?

Answer 1

Nothing.  If you want to tip, it is generally 10-20%.  In light of the fact that servers usually earn poverty salaries, tipping is beneficial.  I tip on the basis of service, politeness, and genuine care.  It it appears perfunctory, I don't.

Answer 2

I live in NY and the minimum tip is really 15%.   18-20% for exceptional service and of course if service is bad you dont need to tip at all.

I know internationally there usually isnt tipping at a bar but it is typical to tip the bartenders here too.

Answer 3

In Michigan, servers only make $2.65/hour, and 8% of your total sales are automatically taxed on you. Here, and many other places the standard gratuity is 20% for good service, 15% for mediocre service, 10% for poor service and ask to speak with a manager. The reason tipping is customary is because if it was automatically included, people would be paying much more for their food. Since tips are not included in the menu prices, prices can stay lower, but please remember to tip when traveling to the US. :)

Answer 4

You can tip the person based on how good of service they gave you. If they cater your every need it would be bigger then if they took forever on your orders, and was annoyed with your orders would obviously get less.   So basically it is up to you.

Answer 5

It's never required, but it is expected.  General rule is 15%, but most restaurants will add 18% for bigger parties.  If you were taken well care of, don't do less than 20%.  Also, if you enjoyed the experience and plan to return, do more.  You will be remembered and taken well care of.

Answer 6

Here in Canada it's usually 15%, and it's automatically deducted in some cases.

Should be similar in the states.

Answer 7

Tips are not mandatory, however most servers live off of what they make in tips. Here in California, waitstaff makes $8/hour plus whatever tips they make that day/night. 15-20% is what I was used to when I was a server and bartender, but it does depend on the service. If they're good, tip them well; if the service was lacking, reflect that in the tip - it's that easy.

PS - servers and bartenders do get taxed based on your bill, so at the very least tip them the 8% that they are going to have to fork over to Uncle Sam because you decided to dine out that night.

Answer 8

I'm from Australia also, we're not really a tip oriented society. I only tip in restaurants, and they usually have a communal jar at the front desk. Our pizza delivery requires extra in the cost already but as I hear in the U.S., that's not the case, so it's always sensible to tip delivery people, and alot more if they had to go through horrible weather conditions.

When I was at the U.S. we even had to tip the mascots in Disneyland if we wanted a photo..

Answer 9

In America, wait staf are taxed 8% of total sales for the day. If you dont tip, that person has to pay the goverment 8% of of the total for your bill. most wait staf are only paide about $4.00 an hour, the rest comes from tips. So, 15% to 20% is usaly the norm.

Answer 10

Where I am from it is 15-20% of your bill.

you also tip if you do to-go (b/c they make under minimum wage also) I also tip my beautician.

you are suppose to tip anyone who performs a service.

Answer 11

In Chicago it is generally 15%...for GOOD service.  Remember tipping is not a requirement!  It is based on the rate of service that you receive.  Also, it is customary to deduct from the tip for poor service.  Also, watch for places that automatically add the tip onto the bill.  Don't want to get caught double tipping!

Answer 12

10% minimum ! Once had a chinese restauranter chided us for tipping slightly less than that! So 10% is the minimum to go and more if you think the food and service is good!

Most restaurants except fast food chains and over the counter stuff.

Answer 13

Tipping is not a requirement. It is customery. I base my tips on a 15% starting point and if the service and food are at minimum satisfactory. If the server ignores us or the food is poor or not correct to the order and effort is not spent to fix the problem then the tip gets reduced. For extremely poor service I will not leave a tip.

An acceptable tip range will be dependent upon who you ask. It can range from 10% to 20%. Where you fall in that rang, or out of it, is totally up to you.

Something I've been seeing happening lately when I pay with cash that I find offensive is the waiter/waitress will bring back the paper portion of the change but pocket the coinage part of the change. When they do this I assume they figure that is what their service is worth and let them keep that but I give them no more. To me that is a part of the service and I should be given back all of MY change.