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over a year ago
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While I do, I also feel you shouldn't be expected to. Surely a tip should only be given in cases of amazingly good service, over and beyond the norm?
Most of us are never tipped for doing our job. Why should certain jobs expect it as right?
And shouldn't the employers pay a decent wage, whereby staff don't have to rely on tips to provide a living wage? |
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Only tip in bars and restaurants, always in cash and always to the person that served me.
I don't tip in taxis as they seem to give me a different bill every time for exactly the same journey. Can't help thinking that they are building in their own. |
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I used to tip the pizza guy.. Only ever ordered from there and he always delivered. But more often than not be would drop the price. Say it was like £21.67 or something stupid he would give it to me for £20 |
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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago
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I tip in restaurants and black cabs.
I pay for food by card when I order it, so I don't tip the delivery driver. Some companies have a delivery charge anyway, and all have a minimum order. I'm sure the cost of the delivery service is built in to the business model. If I'm paying £17 or £18 for a pizza, the company can afford to pay their drivers.
I only use mini cabs when I have no choice. Sometimes I'll tip but I tend to find their fares are high anyway. If I feel I've paid quite enough for the journey, I won't tip. |
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over a year ago
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I tip quite often, although not always.
I did once tip 100% for a haircut once - back in the days when I had hair to cut. Was only a tenner anyway, but I did get complemented on it on the street just afterwards  |
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Depends on the service
A lot of taxi drivers round here are ignorant shits, ploite and helpful ones I tell to keep the change, ignorant ones I dont
Same goes for most things really |
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"Only the tightest people don't tip taxis. "
Ask yourself why they are not tipping. Its not necessarily, stinginess. They might not like being taken on a ten mile trip for a journey that's half a mile as the crow flies and being subjected to there unwanted opinions, questionable views and strange odours. |
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"Only the tightest people don't tip taxis.
Ask yourself why they are not tipping. Its not necessarily, stinginess. They might not like being taken on a ten mile trip for a journey that's half a mile as the crow flies and being subjected to there unwanted opinions, questionable views and strange odours."
If you have the ability to converse you can tell the driver your preferred route. I never understand people who complain about a route at the end of a journey, surely it's better to speak up on route. I always assume it's because you're a tight git and want something off the fare. |
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I always tip in restaurants and always make sure it is the staff who will get it, particularly if adding the 'gratuity' to the debate card payment.
The only time I don't tip is when I am staying hotels and I order room service. And no, this isn't because I am tight, but because in a lot of places I stay, they have a tray charge which can be anywhere between £3-£5 - which when ordering something light like a sandwich for less than a tenner, is a bit steep. |
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"I tip quite often, although not always.
I did once tip 100% for a haircut once - back in the days when I had hair to cut. Was only a tenner anyway, but I did get complemented on it on the street just afterwards "
blimey how long Ago was that our hairdresser went down to £7 a few months back from £7.50p he,s Now just Decided to go up to £9.50p for back and sides I wonder If he,ll go back Down again In price I would be very Surprised If he did don,t know why he Dropped his price to start with..  |
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Nope, never.
Why should I tip someone for doing their job correctly?
Will only tip when I feel we have had excellent service.
Not going to reward mediocrity. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I once tipped £10 on a £50 bill. The waiter was really grateful and I thought "he's so polite, that's really nice". Turns out I missed that the bill already included gratuity and the fucker didn't tell me. |
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Recently I was awaiting a lift outside a hotel in the US. The bell boy or whatever that was calling taxis was getting tipped every time. All he did was raise a hand to the waiting queue of cabs and every time he got at least a dollar and often five dollars from the guest. In the half hour I was there he must have called twenty cabs??? That worked out at a bonus to him of $100-200 an hour. Nice work if you can get it!  |
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"Recently I was awaiting a lift outside a hotel in the US. The bell boy or whatever that was calling taxis was getting tipped every time. All he did was raise a hand to the waiting queue of cabs and every time he got at least a dollar and often five dollars from the guest. In the half hour I was there he must have called twenty cabs??? That worked out at a bonus to him of $100-200 an hour. Nice work if you can get it! "
When I stayed at the Waldorf Astoria, the doorman opened the door of my car and then held his hand out for a tip without saying anything. Cheeky. |
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Never tip taxi driver,s there all robber,s in restaurants it,s on most bill,s service charge which they never see any thing delivered if they put it were i want yes. In pubs if i get good service yes was in the pub trade many year,s poor staff on low wage,s the big managed companies have used the rescission to there advantage with the minimum wage.
That,s why pub bar staff have never been as bad pay pea nut,s you get monkey,s |
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"Recently I was awaiting a lift outside a hotel in the US. The bell boy or whatever that was calling taxis was getting tipped every time. All he did was raise a hand to the waiting queue of cabs and every time he got at least a dollar and often five dollars from the guest. In the half hour I was there he must have called twenty cabs??? That worked out at a bonus to him of $100-200 an hour. Nice work if you can get it! "
Very often, in the states, bellboys and waitressing staff get little or no basic pay and get their main income from tips.
I always give at least 10% here for waitressing and other similar service providers. Bellboys and similar I'd normally give £1 per item. For hailing a taxi, depends. I can do that pretty well myself so only tipp if it's provided me with a convenience.
In the US I'd normally give 20% for waitressing and double the £ amount in $ for the other stuff.
Of course all this depends on the service being at least good. I have refused to pay service charges, even when they are included, if the service has not been adequate. |
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"Recently I was awaiting a lift outside a hotel in the US. The bell boy or whatever that was calling taxis was getting tipped every time. All he did was raise a hand to the waiting queue of cabs and every time he got at least a dollar and often five dollars from the guest. In the half hour I was there he must have called twenty cabs??? That worked out at a bonus to him of $100-200 an hour. Nice work if you can get it!
When I stayed at the Waldorf Astoria, the doorman opened the door of my car and then held his hand out for a tip without saying anything. Cheeky. "
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Well if your paying 300 bucks a night, I guess he was hoping what's 5 bucks more |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Depends on the service
A lot of taxi drivers round here are ignorant shits, ploite and helpful ones I tell to keep the change, ignorant ones I dont
Same goes for most things really "
The drivers at our local cab firm pluck a number from thin air for the same journey. One even asked what I wanted to pay. I gave him a fair fare. The difference can be as much as £5 |
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"Recently I was awaiting a lift outside a hotel in the US. The bell boy or whatever that was calling taxis was getting tipped every time. All he did was raise a hand to the waiting queue of cabs and every time he got at least a dollar and often five dollars from the guest. In the half hour I was there he must have called twenty cabs??? That worked out at a bonus to him of $100-200 an hour. Nice work if you can get it!
Very often, in the states, bellboys and waitressing staff get little or no basic pay and get their main income from tips.
I always give at least 10% here for waitressing and other similar service providers. Bellboys and similar I'd normally give £1 per item. For hailing a taxi, depends. I can do that pretty well myself so only tipp if it's provided me with a convenience.
In the US I'd normally give 20% for waitressing and double the £ amount in $ for the other stuff.
Of course all this depends on the service being at least good. I have refused to pay service charges, even when they are included, if the service has not been adequate."
Sorry to disillusion you but there is a legal minimum wage in the states, same as here. It's 7.25 USD per hour and I doubt very much the big hotel chains would flout the law by paying less.  |
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"Recently I was awaiting a lift outside a hotel in the US. The bell boy or whatever that was calling taxis was getting tipped every time. All he did was raise a hand to the waiting queue of cabs and every time he got at least a dollar and often five dollars from the guest. In the half hour I was there he must have called twenty cabs??? That worked out at a bonus to him of $100-200 an hour. Nice work if you can get it!
When I stayed at the Waldorf Astoria, the doorman opened the door of my car and then held his hand out for a tip without saying anything. Cheeky. .
Well if your paying 300 bucks a night, I guess he was hoping what's 5 bucks more"
It was my company paying, I'd spent $30 of my per diem before I got my to room  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I always tip the pizza boy
Taxis are a given"
I always tend to tip Taxi's apart from Aberdeen Taxi's, good manners and good services is essential for a tip any place, bad service or bad manners never get a tip; that includes USA |
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By *overs14Couple
over a year ago
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"Nope, never.
Why should I tip someone for doing their job correctly?
Will only tip when I feel we have had excellent service.
Not going to reward mediocrity. "
My husband is just like this. I'm the opposite and feel I have to give everyone a tip. |
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"Recently I was awaiting a lift outside a hotel in the US. The bell boy or whatever that was calling taxis was getting tipped every time. All he did was raise a hand to the waiting queue of cabs and every time he got at least a dollar and often five dollars from the guest. In the half hour I was there he must have called twenty cabs??? That worked out at a bonus to him of $100-200 an hour. Nice work if you can get it!
Very often, in the states, bellboys and waitressing staff get little or no basic pay and get their main income from tips.
I always give at least 10% here for waitressing and other similar service providers. Bellboys and similar I'd normally give £1 per item. For hailing a taxi, depends. I can do that pretty well myself so only tipp if it's provided me with a convenience.
In the US I'd normally give 20% for waitressing and double the £ amount in $ for the other stuff.
Of course all this depends on the service being at least good. I have refused to pay service charges, even when they are included, if the service has not been adequate.
Sorry to disillusion you but there is a legal minimum wage in the states, same as here. It's 7.25 USD per hour and I doubt very much the big hotel chains would flout the law by paying less. "
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Tipps are often a major source of compensation for wait staff and other U.S. service providers. Employers often pay these employees lower wages in anticipation that tip income will provide a significant portion of the employees' income.
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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Some interesting comments. In restaurants and taxis, you can tell whether you have received good service and can form a view. I very rarely don't tip, and if I don't I will explain why.
But with deliveries, it is normally a case of food being handed over and cash exchanged. I normally tip out of any change, but how do we know if the food is going to be any good?
I had a delivery last night, my interaction with the guy was about 15 seconds, he kept the change, admitedly only 50p (I didn't have any coins) and I did feel a bit bad, but he gave me a look like I had just urinated on his shoes. |
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"Recently I was awaiting a lift outside a hotel in the US. The bell boy or whatever that was calling taxis was getting tipped every time. All he did was raise a hand to the waiting queue of cabs and every time he got at least a dollar and often five dollars from the guest. In the half hour I was there he must have called twenty cabs??? That worked out at a bonus to him of $100-200 an hour. Nice work if you can get it!
Very often, in the states, bellboys and waitressing staff get little or no basic pay and get their main income from tips.
I always give at least 10% here for waitressing and other similar service providers. Bellboys and similar I'd normally give £1 per item. For hailing a taxi, depends. I can do that pretty well myself so only tipp if it's provided me with a convenience.
In the US I'd normally give 20% for waitressing and double the £ amount in $ for the other stuff.
Of course all this depends on the service being at least good. I have refused to pay service charges, even when they are included, if the service has not been adequate.
Sorry to disillusion you but there is a legal minimum wage in the states, same as here. It's 7.25 USD per hour and I doubt very much the big hotel chains would flout the law by paying less.
From TripAdvisor
Tipps are often a major source of compensation for wait staff and other U.S. service providers. Employers often pay these employees lower wages in anticipation that tip income will provide a significant portion of the employees' income.
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But they still have to pay minimum wage, what's your point? |
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"Some interesting comments. In restaurants and taxis, you can tell whether you have received good service and can form a view. I very rarely don't tip, and if I don't I will explain why.
But with deliveries, it is normally a case of food being handed over and cash exchanged. I normally tip out of any change, but how do we know if the food is going to be any good?
I had a delivery last night, my interaction with the guy was about 15 seconds, he kept the change, admitedly only 50p (I didn't have any coins) and I did feel a bit bad, but he gave me a look like I had just urinated on his shoes. "
You hadnt, had you? |
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We had a lovely waiter during our stay in Tunisia. Food was paid for and buffet style but he cleared our table and brought our drinks. Whatever the drinks came to we doubled. |
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"Only the tightest people don't tip taxis.
Ask yourself why they are not tipping. Its not necessarily, stinginess. They might not like being taken on a ten mile trip for a journey that's half a mile as the crow flies and being subjected to there unwanted opinions, questionable views and strange odours."
i find the questionable views, unwanted opinions and strange odours usually come from my passengers, with the obligatory "it's nice to have an english driver for a change" whilst slating my colleagues and stinking of their beverage of choice, and then bemoaning the price after i've taken the shortest quickest route simply to get them out of my vehicle quicker  |
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"Recently I was awaiting a lift outside a hotel in the US. The bell boy or whatever that was calling taxis was getting tipped every time. All he did was raise a hand to the waiting queue of cabs and every time he got at least a dollar and often five dollars from the guest. In the half hour I was there he must have called twenty cabs??? That worked out at a bonus to him of $100-200 an hour. Nice work if you can get it!
Very often, in the states, bellboys and waitressing staff get little or no basic pay and get their main income from tips.
I always give at least 10% here for waitressing and other similar service providers. Bellboys and similar I'd normally give £1 per item. For hailing a taxi, depends. I can do that pretty well myself so only tipp if it's provided me with a convenience.
In the US I'd normally give 20% for waitressing and double the £ amount in $ for the other stuff.
Of course all this depends on the service being at least good. I have refused to pay service charges, even when they are included, if the service has not been adequate.
Sorry to disillusion you but there is a legal minimum wage in the states, same as here. It's 7.25 USD per hour and I doubt very much the big hotel chains would flout the law by paying less.
From TripAdvisor
Tipps are often a major source of compensation for wait staff and other U.S. service providers. Employers often pay these employees lower wages in anticipation that tip income will provide a significant portion of the employees' income.
But they still have to pay minimum wage, what's your point?"
Minimum wage is barely enough, in the United States it is not a living wage. That can only be achieved by making up the rest with tips. Everyone in the US knows and understands this.
The U.S. minimum wage is significantly lower than the British minimum wage.
Over there 20% is often the norm |
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"Recently I was awaiting a lift outside a hotel in the US. The bell boy or whatever that was calling taxis was getting tipped every time. All he did was raise a hand to the waiting queue of cabs and every time he got at least a dollar and often five dollars from the guest. In the half hour I was there he must have called twenty cabs??? That worked out at a bonus to him of $100-200 an hour. Nice work if you can get it!
Very often, in the states, bellboys and waitressing staff get little or no basic pay and get their main income from tips.
I always give at least 10% here for waitressing and other similar service providers. Bellboys and similar I'd normally give £1 per item. For hailing a taxi, depends. I can do that pretty well myself so only tipp if it's provided me with a convenience.
In the US I'd normally give 20% for waitressing and double the £ amount in $ for the other stuff.
Of course all this depends on the service being at least good. I have refused to pay service charges, even when they are included, if the service has not been adequate.
Sorry to disillusion you but there is a legal minimum wage in the states, same as here. It's 7.25 USD per hour and I doubt very much the big hotel chains would flout the law by paying less.
From TripAdvisor
Tipps are often a major source of compensation for wait staff and other U.S. service providers. Employers often pay these employees lower wages in anticipation that tip income will provide a significant portion of the employees' income.
But they still have to pay minimum wage, what's your point?
Minimum wage is barely enough, in the United States it is not a living wage. That can only be achieved by making up the rest with tips. Everyone in the US knows and understands this.
The U.S. minimum wage is significantly lower than the British minimum wage.
Over there 20% is often the norm"
Thanks. Saved me the effort.  |
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Isn't dining out in the states cheaper, pre tipping? I would tip more generously, the individual waiters, if I hadn't spent so much on my food.
All I require from a waiter is attentiveness and accuracy in bringing me what I order. If they can do that, they always get tipped. I won't add a gratuity onto the bill when paying on my card, but I leave cash on the table for the waiter. I would never just automatically leave a percentage, the amount I leave reflects their service.
I tip a little in the big chain restaurants usually, as the service is not that good I find. They sometimes try to ingratiate themselves in the hope it will mean a tip. All I ask is that I am not kept waiting all the time. Even an acknowledgement will suffice. Family run small restaurants can expect bigger tips from me, as I usually find they are very good. Indian restaurants always provide good service and can't do enough for you. Some chinese restaurants I use have very efficient waitresses, but they can sound very short tempered. A bit like being served by Basil Fawlty. But thats part of their charm! |
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"Are you a tipper? Tipping in restaurants is kind of a given, but do you also tip food delivery guys? Taxis?"
Why would tipping of any sort be a given, a tip or a gratitude as it's also known is something that's given to show gratitude for an exceptional service not just because they managed to make it into work on that given day.. |
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"Are you a tipper? Tipping in restaurants is kind of a given, but do you also tip food delivery guys? Taxis?
Why would tipping of any sort be a given, a tip or a gratitude as it's also known is something that's given to show gratitude for an exceptional service not just because they managed to make it into work on that given day.."
I only tip when I feel i've had good service. To be honest that's most of the time, but sometimes service is so bad I begrudge paying the bill full stop let alone a tip. |
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"Are you a tipper? Tipping in restaurants is kind of a given, but do you also tip food delivery guys? Taxis?
Why would tipping of any sort be a given, a tip or a gratitude as it's also known is something that's given to show gratitude for an exceptional service not just because they managed to make it into work on that given day..
I only tip when I feel i've had good service. To be honest that's most of the time, but sometimes service is so bad I begrudge paying the bill full stop let alone a tip."
Been known to refuse to pay a bill or two in my time aswell, any item you pay for is covered under your consumers rights and if they fail to provide the goods or services you don't have to hand over any moneys |
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