Do you tip at a buffet?

Question

Do you tip at a buffet?

Answer 1

Well, If it the kind of buffet where you serve yourself then we don't usually leave a tip. If it is a buffet where someone serves you. Give a tip

Answer 2

If they collect our plates and get us drinks, I tip 10%.

Answer 3

Yes, you tip your waiter. They brought you drinks and cleared your used plates.  You don't have to tip the standard 15-20% tho.  We tip a couple of bucks.

Answer 4

you can but i don"t think it is done

Answer 5

Yes, of course!  At least $1 per person in your party ... think about it, you're not going to even miss it.

Answer 6

Yes, if there is wait staff that gets your beverage.

Answer 7

no cuz they arent serving you

Answer 8

If the waitress brings you plates and drinks then tip. I am a waitress and you would not believe the people who dont tip. Even a  big party's 20 people left $6.35 . and they wanted for noting.

Answer 9

Yes' if there is a waitress that gets your drink' if not there is a busier

Answer 10

yes. with tootsie pops

Answer 11

Yes, especially if you get table service; ie: water, coffee re-fils etc.

Answer 12

yes i tip at buffets,they keep your drinks refilled.

Answer 13

not at a casino , otherwise yes

Answer 14

You should always tip at a buffet if you are still being served drinks or your table is being cleared. The waiters rely upon tips as part of their income. The standard rate we use is $1 per person at the table, unless the server is gives excellent (fast and accurate) service and makes sure your empty plates are removed promptly, and then you might want to tip a little more.

Some of the buffets also have cooked items to order (omelets, hamburgers, steaks) and these can be tipped also for fast service. There may not be tip jars at their station, but you can tip if you feel their service merited at tip.

Also, if you see a busser really hustling or that does something for you (gets you new silverware, cleans up a spill) then tip him directly. He only gets a portion of what the table servers get tipped, and often has to work harder than the servers.

Answer 15

In MI you always tip at buffet no matter what kind they are, unfortunately most people don't know that.  The people that work at buffets only get paid 3.50 an hour plus tips...so tip.  I didn't know that until I worked at one!

Answer 16

Yes! Think of it this way, if you worked at the buffet would you like a tip, a Yeh, DUH!!!

Answer 17

only if they have given table service