My son took myself and my wife out to dinner last night. We had a great time and a very nice meal. Ther was a young couple nest to us debating wether to tip of not. One thought the service was slow, and the other thought it was the kitchens fault. We had the same server, and maybe we were enjoying our visit to much as we thought she did a wonderful job.
We tipped her on the quality of "her " service. Speed of first drinks, refills, special requests...any thoughts? I 'd love to hear them.
A bartender asked Ole, "do ya know Da difference between a Norwegian and a canoe?'
"No I don't," answered Ole. "A canoe will sometime tip," explained the bartender.
Just remember the places you frequent the most "will" remember you. A little extra will go a long ways when meeting with a client!
Old fashioned concept. A tip is a gratuity. I leave one when the service is something to be gratefull for.
I always tip. If my service is less than good, then I don't tip much. Better service = Better Tip! Most servers do not even make minimum wage usually just a couple of dollars per hour + tips. My younger sister put herself through college waiting tables and she worked so hard.
If you can't afford to tip, you can't afford to eat out!
Now this is not a tipping situation, but it does stress the importance of treating people well. There is a Jack-in-the-Box across the street from my office. I have sold three houses to and for the employees there. I wonder how many real estate agents they see every day. I have had 5 transactions through the car dealer where I bought my cars.
I always wear golf shirts with my business embroidered on them or a name badge. I alkso have signs on my cars. It is important to not be stealth and it is even more important to treat people right.
I used to think a lot about how much to tip. Now I dont think much I just tip. "Give and it shall be given onto you"
William,
I normally leave a pretty good tip if the service is good. I also include a business card with that tip.
William, I always tip when the serivce is good. I don't take out on the server for mistakes made by the kitchen or their slowness. The smile and greeting of the server is more important. And an apology by them for delays goes the extra mile.
Herb...good way of looking at it.
Kathy...I very seldom not tip. Have to be pretty bad. Sometimes a small tip may get their attn.
Randy...I do something very simalar.
Chuch...good motto to live by.
Mike...Alsways leave something to be recognized by
Bob...I agree, when the server is doing their job, I let the manager know about the kitchen.
William...
One of my biggest faults is that I overtip. The least I tip is 20%, and sometimes 50% or higher. I don't know why, I just do it!
But, I bet you get great service where you go often Richard.
I always tip, especially if it's a place I like to go to; whether it be because of the great food, or the service, or whatever. In fact, I usually overtip (regular tip if the service is OK, but over-tip if the service was great, or the waiter/waitress was fun, or made good recommendations, or kept us informed if the kitchen was slow, or whatever). I think it will make for a more pleasant experience the next time (and that is a good thing, especially if/when you're with clients).
As a restaurant owner in previous life I have seen it all as far as tipping is concerned. Some people alwyas tip well, others no matter how well you treat them will not part with the lint in thier pocket.
Personally I usually tip 15% to start and based on how good the service is will go up from there. Totally horrible service will go down to 10%. Yes I do use coupons but always include the tip on the orginal amount before discount and never leave less in total then the original bill!
I used to be a waitress, and there are always people you just can't satisfy. I always take the tax amount on your bill and times it by two, that is the perfect tip. As a past waitress, I was taxed 7.75% of total sales, even if I didn't make that much, so people who don't tip we end up paying for it in the long run, people who do tip made us very happy. :)
William,
As a bartender in a previous life I know what it is like to rely on tips! With that in mind I am usually over generous! When we are dining locally (where we do business) we are always leaving 20% or better. With the tip we always leave a few cards for the waiter or waitress! One waitress in our town at a little mom and pop breakfast joint has given me 4 referrals over the years! Ask and you shall receive- but always leave a big tip! Have a good one!
Mike Kelly
Morning William,
I too tip based on the service the server renders. To base it on the poor performance of the kitchen would not be fair. Poor kitchen service should be reported to the management. If the server is doing their job they should be rewarded for their efforts. True poor service should be rewarded accordingly.
I ALWAYS tip...20% or close to it for good service (with a business card)...10% for marginal or worse without the card.
Good service=good tip. However, it sounds like you could've been sitting at Sonic and still enjoyed yourself.
I absolutely agree with you about tipping. I always leave a little something unless the wait staff is rude, sloppy or lazy. If they are exceptional, I always tip at least 20% (knowing more about the menu, wine, or just creating a good experience). I leave 15% if the service is satisfactory but not exceptional. REcognizing good service usually means you will get more good service.
Lisa
A tip is for good service, and i tip as to hwo the service was. i don't worry about the kitchen slowness.