Okay you cheap assholes, how much do you usually tip?

[RealSNR]

No poll will be included because of the many different instances that require different amounts.

How much do you give the pizza guy? How about the cute waitress at the truck stop? The waiter at a fine restaurant? A cheap hooker? An expensive hooker? How about your barber, or do you tip him/her at all? Do you have a flat rate (10%, 15%, no exceptions) and does it apply to all places where you would usually tip?

I can say that I delivered pizza in high school for a year, and after that I got a job at a Chinese restaurant and made deliveries there. I met some really cheap assholes. If their order were $19.98 they'd give me a 20 and ask for their two cents back. Luckily the Chinese place charged $1.50 for delivery, so I at least got SOME wage for my deliveries, but still. Those jobs made me appreciate spendy tippers. With the price of gas these days I always make sure I give the pizza guy at least $3.00 extra no matter the size of my order. If it's bad weather/late at night I'll go even further and chip in 4, 5, or 6 bucks sometimes.

At restaurants I usually tip according to quality of service. If the waitress/waiter is nice and timely, I'll make sure I give her at least 20%. If I'm eating with a larger group of people and we all have seperate orders, I'll give him/her at least $2.50 extra. Large groups are always tough at they deserve more than just a top off on the dollar. However, a couple times I've gotten extremely poor service, including an instance when the whore of a waitress made a huge deal out of the fact that I simply asked for an ice cream sundae when there were none on the menu. Really, how hard would that be to make? In those cases I tip exactly nothing and leave a note behind sharing my grievance.

[mfkrush]

http://www.rmhckc.org/ready/images/img_ready.jpg

He doesn't have a beard.........this is where it gets interesting.

[Hammock Parties]

Originally Posted by (Zach)

Do you go to any places regularly?

Don't.

I am not joking.

I don't go out that often so it is not a concern.

[Hammock Parties]

Originally Posted by mfkrush

http://www.rmhckc.org/ready/images/img_ready.jpg

He doesn't have a beard.........this is where it gets interesting.

He's also not a trucker.

[cdcox]

Originally Posted by GoChiefs

Regardless of who is paying, I don't tip at restaurants.

You're dead wrong on this issue. Their wage paid by thier employer is based on the assumption that you are paying a part of their wage. If this "social construct" was removed, your meal at a sit down resturant would be a few dollars more expensive. You're just cheap, and show a disrespect to the people that serve you.

[KChiefer]

Originally Posted by (Zach)

It is a social construct based on people trying to earn their way. Not everyone lives of their parents.

The question is, do his parents leave a tip?

I tip pizza delivery $2 for a pizza and a buck for each additional pizza.

I tip wait staff 15-25% depending on the level of their service and their ability to play along with my sense of humor without going over-the-top. Strange, isn't it?

[Hammock Parties]

Originally Posted by cdcox

You're just cheap, and show a disrespect to the people that serve you.

I don't care about those people anyway, so I'd rather save the money. It's all bullshit. It's socially acceptable not to tip other people who perform similar jobs.

[mfkrush]

I always tip a waitress at a sports bar really good but other places it really isn't all that much.

[|Zach|]

Aside from this... have been reading a great blog called WaiterRant.net written by a guy who works at an upscale place in NY. Fantastic read.

It’s a slow Monday night and I snag my first table. Seated is a hirsute middle aged man projecting an air of superiority that makes me want to pull out my pepper mill and club him over the head like a baby seal.

Hirsute says a shade too politely, “And how are you today young man?”

“I’m fine sir and how are you?” I reply. I look at his wife. She sports a blank expression.

Nodding his head solemnly he says. “What a shame you are working on such a slow night. You can’t really be making much money. That’s got to be tough for you.” There’s a faux therapeutic quality to his speech.

In a flash I have this guy’s number. Having spent years in analysis he’s adopted the “I see all and know all” mannerisms of his shrink because he desperately lacks a personality of his own. Therapy junkies are bad customers. They therapize every situation and try and use what they learn on the couch to manipulate the people around them. Pointing out our age difference and remarking on the night’s economics is his way of establishing dominance.

Surprise asshole – I was in analysis too. Luckily my therapist wasn’t the “suck Woody Allen dry” variety that infests Manhattan. Marty was one of the good guys and he taught me all the tricks.

“The night is what it is sir,” I reply keeping my face neutral. I give him no room to maneuver.

Realizing his domination attempt’s been blunted he tries a different approach. Pointing to the wine menu he asks, “What kind of grape is in the Barolo?”

“Nebbiolo sir.”

“Yes but it’s a blend of grapes. Can you name the others?”

It’s a trick question. “Barolo is made only from Nebbiolo grapes sir.”

“Are you sure?” he asks.

“Well I’m a beer guy but I’m sure about the Barolo,” I reply smiling. Humor is another neutralizing tactic.

“I think you’re wrong.” he ripostes.

“Well that’s where we’re at,” I reply simply

Hirsute looks confused. He is supposed to be controlling the situation with whatever crap he learned through years of navel gazing on the couch. I’m not getting flustered or angry – just shutting his bullshit down with some verbal jujitsu.

“Well I’ll have a beer in any case,” he says. What a surprise. He probably can’t afford Barolo after his therapist’s through billing him.

“But of course sir.”

I take their orders. They devour the appetizers and I bring out the entrees. Sesame encrusted yellowfin tuna in a sweet balsamic reduction sauce. Yummy.

[Kraut]

I don't believe in tipping.....

[mfkrush]

Originally Posted by Kraut

I don't believe in tipping.....

DAMNIT being a newb I cannot give rep.

+ Rep

[KChiefer]

Originally Posted by Phobia

I tip pizza delivery $2 for a pizza and a buck for each additional pizza.

I tip wait staff 15-25% depending on the level of their service and their ability to play along with my sense of humor without going over-the-top. Strange, isn't it?

That's a good rule for the pizza guy. I delivered pizza and of course I hated stiffers, but at the same time someone giving you $5 to bring them one pizza is a bit much.

[cdcox]

Originally Posted by GoChiefs

I don't care about those people anyway,

Exacty. Your loss.

Originally Posted by GoChiefs

so I'd rather save the money. It's all bullshit. It's socially acceptable not to tip other people who perform similar jobs.

A higher percentage of their wages are paid by their employers.

[RealSNR]

Originally Posted by Simplex3

That's an awful lot of deer meat. How do you get in in your wallet?

Boo

[Kraut]

Originally Posted by mfkrush

DAMNIT being a newb I cannot give rep.

+ Rep

thanks for the thought ......