For me, I'd say around 10-20 percent. I don't really focus on getting the math precise - just throw in the adequate amount of singles or fives or whatever.
shareIt depends on several factors: -
What country I’m in.
Level of service.
Was a service charge already added?
20% unless they're assholes.
shareHere in the US I tip 20% at a sit down restaurant, occasionally more depending on the service, but I'm not a fan of tipping,(which means I don't do it), at places like Panera where it's pretty much self service, but they have a place to add a tip on the bill.
Sometimes I will leave change in the tip jar at places like Starbucks, but I don't feel obligated to do that.
I noticed that the tipping situation has gotten crazy over there whilst I was on holiday. We were on Clearwater Beach and Miss K wanted to go on the bungee trampoline. When I bought the ticket, there was a tip jar at the ticket booth and then the guy that strapped the kids in also had a tip jar and kept announcing it every 5 minutes!
shareThat's ridiculous! It appears that it's "open season" for begging for tips. Sheesh. 🙄
shareI start at 20% and will tip up to 25% if I get what I consider to be "excellent service" (which mostly refers to making sure my boys and I get timely refills on our drinks).
shareThat’s a good system👌
shareThank you! This is something I've really been grateful for in the "post-COVID world." I've been really fortunate in that most of the service that we've had when we've gone out to eat has been excellent. I think restaurants have really been hurting for servers since COVID and I really appreciate the employees who serve my family and me.
shareIt was 20% until menu prices starting going up the last couple years. Now I go out less and tip 15% (I'll do 20% if the service is particularly great).
share20 to 25%. Around Christmas probably 50%.
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