lindas
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Post by lindas on Aug 15, 2014 13:18:56 GMT
We took my mom out to dinner for her birthday the other night and I noticed on the bottom of the bill they had suggested total tipping amounts for 10%, 15% and 20%. I've never seen that on a bill anywhere else.
I guess if that's your normal tip range it makes it easy to just add it to the total if figuring percentages isn't your thing.
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Post by grinningcat on Aug 15, 2014 13:20:21 GMT
As much as I would probably cringe at seeing it, I'd also be happy to see it because it means I don't need to figure out what the hell 15% of my bill is (my standard tip) or more if I need to.
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Post by NoWomanNoCry on Aug 15, 2014 13:23:36 GMT
I have a app on my phone but I like this idea better actually. I hope more places do this...I haven't seen it before though.
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Post by deep on Aug 15, 2014 13:31:10 GMT
We had that on our bills in Disney World. (Though it may have been 15 18 and 20%). DH wondered if it was due to the number of international visitors where tipping may not be the norm.
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Post by peabay on Aug 15, 2014 13:32:48 GMT
Check to make sure they are correct though. Failblog had one yesterday that totally and ridiculously overestimated the tipping percentages. I'll see if I can find it.
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Post by peabay on Aug 15, 2014 13:35:56 GMT
Here it is:  |
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ReneeH20
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Post by ReneeH20 on Aug 15, 2014 13:44:00 GMT
I find 15% pretty easy to do in my head. 10% of the bill. Then divide It by 2 to get 5%. Add the 10% and 5% together for 15%.
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Post by txdancermom on Aug 15, 2014 13:47:04 GMT
I don't mind, but here the tax is about 8% and I double the tax for slightly more than 15%
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Post by AmeliaBloomer on Aug 15, 2014 13:52:45 GMT
I find 15% pretty easy to do in my head. 10% of the bill. Then divide It by 2 to get 5%. Add the 10% and 5% together for 15%. Yes! So on the receipt in the photo, figure out 10% of $24 = 2.40. Plus half of that = 2.40 plus 1.20 equals $3.60. For 20%, just double the 2.40 to $4.80. Sometimes I'm amazed at the paper or calculator calculations my friends do to figure out tips.  |
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Post by mcscrapper on Aug 15, 2014 13:59:40 GMT
I've been seeing it for a while now and kinda like it. Now, I really don't expect to see this at a really nice restaurant but the mainstream, chain-type places I think it is acceptable.
I used to bartend and wait tables and it was always surprising to me how little people tipped but yet seemed to really appreciate your good service. I was at the end of my shift one night and had, what I thought, was a great group table. I rarely added that gratuity to a large party if it was going well. The table only tipped about 11% on their $300+ tab. It was pretty shocking. I asked them if something was wrong to not tip so much and they had no idea they tipped less than 15%. The wife seemed totally embarrassed by her husband's low tip too.
I know I shouldn't have asked but it seemed like we had a great rapport and they even told my manager. I was shocked that I didn't get at least 15%.
Anyway, I do like the suggested tip amounts at the bottom in most places.
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Post by ReneeH20 on Aug 15, 2014 14:06:05 GMT
I find 15% pretty easy to do in my head. 10% of the bill. Then divide It by 2 to get 5%. Add the 10% and 5% together for 15%. Yes! So on the receipt in the photo, figure out 10% of $24 = 2.40. Plus half of that = 2.40 plus 1.20 equals $3.60. For 20%, just double the 2.40 to $4.80. Sometimes I'm amazed at the paper or calculator calculations my friends do to figure out tips. Yep! I double the 10% for a 20% tip, too. Easy peasy. |
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Post by anxiousmom on Aug 15, 2014 14:10:04 GMT
Yes! So on the receipt in the photo, figure out 10% of $24 = 2.40. Plus half of that = 2.40 plus 1.20 equals $3.60. For 20%, just double the 2.40 to $4.80. Sometimes I'm amazed at the paper or calculator calculations my friends do to figure out tips. Yep! I double the 10% for a 20% tip, too. Easy peasy. That's what I do. Move the decimal over a spot, double it and done. Unless I want to adjust it up/down for good/poor service. It is rare though that I get bad service-I can't even remember the last time I had an experience that was bad enough that was worth noting. |
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Post by chrispeas on Aug 15, 2014 14:20:48 GMT
We usually double the tax amount to get the tip amount.
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Post by melanell on Aug 15, 2014 14:37:44 GMT
10/15/and 20 percents I find easy enough to figure out, but if I wanted to tip 18% I would appreciate help with that. but I think it's really more of an effort to remind you that you really ought to tip rather than to actually help you with your math. So on behalf of servers, I'm glad they do it. |
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Post by The Great Carpezio on Aug 15, 2014 14:42:13 GMT
I'm always amazed at the people who cannot figure out simple percentages. Like my DH.  Of course, I barely passed algebra, but at least I can eat out or shop without a calculator.  |
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Post by Dalai Mama on Aug 15, 2014 14:49:41 GMT
As much as I would probably cringe at seeing it, I'd also be happy to see it because it means I don't need to figure out what the hell 15% of my bill is (my standard tip) or more if I need to. That's why I love those mobile Interac machines that most restaurants have now. |
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Post by pastlifepea on Aug 15, 2014 15:33:22 GMT
I usually just tip 20% as it is just easier math wise and I figure the extra few dollars don't make much of a difference to me but may really help someone who is a server. I often will go over 20% if they are particularly good or attentive. I think it may be in my DNA as my dad is a pretty generous tipper...he says he likes to "spread it around" a little.
That said, I am not a big fan of automatically added gratuities. If if is done like that, I usually just leave it at that amount.
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Post by juliet on Aug 15, 2014 16:22:46 GMT
The whole American tipping system boggles my mind!
I was so afraid of doing it wrong. But then again, the whole eating-out experience is so different in the USA. I learned a lot.
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Post by sharlag on Aug 15, 2014 16:45:18 GMT
I usually just tip 20% as it is just easier math wise and I figure the extra few dollars don't make much of a difference to me but may really help someone who is a server. I often will go over 20% if they are particularly good or attentive. I think it may be in my DNA as my dad is a pretty generous tipper...he says he likes to "spread it around" a little. That said, I am not a big fan of automatically added gratuities. If if is done like that, I usually just leave it at that amount. Ditto! I can't imagine trying to calculate 18% vs 15 vs 20! |
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Post by AmeliaBloomer on Aug 15, 2014 17:56:56 GMT
...But then again, the whole eating-out experience is so different in the USA. I learned a lot. Share, please. How was the eating-out experience different? The hurriedness? The large portions? The "Hi, my name is..." chirpiness? The amount of salt?  (I think restaurant dining in a foreign country can be anxiety-producing, myself; hence, my interest. I'm always convinced I'm going to do something really stupid.) |
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Post by tracylynn on Aug 15, 2014 18:08:57 GMT
As much as I would probably cringe at seeing it, I'd also be happy to see it because it means I don't need to figure out what the hell 15% of my bill is (my standard tip) or more if I need to. That's why I love those mobile Interac machines that most restaurants have now. I've only ever seen the mobile machines in Canada - which I love to use when I travel there for work. I'm one of those that figuring tips is easy - take 10% and, unless the service was extremely poor, I just double that for 20%. But even if I only wanted to do 15% because of poorer service that would be easy like someone above stated as well. My grandma has this little card that she pulls out every time - which is better than she used to do because at least now she's tipping the full 15%. Before she wouldn't tip very well at all and it was not fun to deal with. |
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Post by juliet on Aug 15, 2014 18:29:29 GMT
...But then again, the whole eating-out experience is so different in the USA. I learned a lot. Share, please. How was the eating-out experience different? The hurriedness? The large portions? The "Hi, my name is..." chirpiness? The amount of salt? (I think restaurant dining in a foreign country can be anxiety-producing, myself; hence, my interest. I'm always convinced I'm going to do something really stupid.) well, you summed it up quite nicely ;D The thing that struck me most was the please-leave-as-soon-as-you've-taken-your-last-bite-attitude. I had my mouth still full of food when the check would be presented. I don't like that at all. I can understand you want to sell your table multiple times per evening, but I thought this was just rude. It all comes down to the fact that people in the restaurant-business apparently get paid really sucky, and I think that that has an effect on the service. I don't want to feel obligated to tip 18-20-22% or even more. I don't want to be forced to leave as soon as I finish my food. I don't need six free refills of a ginormous drink. I just want to spend some quality time and pay for a normal portion of food, a normal drink and a reasonable amount of time to occupy a table. And if I think the waiter is giving me crappy service, or the stink eye because I've been sitting there 5 minutes too long, or the food has been mediocre....I don't want to feel obligated to give 20% tip. I've never understood why these restaurants just not pay their people a normal wage. |
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Post by ReneeH20 on Aug 15, 2014 19:42:06 GMT
I've never understood why these restaurants just not pay their people a normal wage. I don't get it either. Wages should be part of the cost of doing business. The law in my state says that they cannot pay workers less than minimum wage. However, it is still expected to tip wait staff. Also, the expected amount of tip keeps going up. Used to be 15% was a good tip. These days 20% is expected. |
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Post by mimima on Aug 15, 2014 20:11:13 GMT
I've never understood why these restaurants just not pay their people a normal wage. I don't get it either. Wages should be part of the cost of doing business. The law in my state says that they cannot pay workers less than minimum wage. However, it is still expected to tip wait staff. Also, the expected amount of tip keeps going up. Used to be 15% was a good tip. These days 20% is expected.Agreed. |
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Post by flopsykitty on Aug 15, 2014 20:15:20 GMT
I keep forgetting that you are supposed to tip based on the total BEFORE the tax is added, so I always WAY over-tip!
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Post by keknj on Aug 15, 2014 20:21:00 GMT
Well, they can expect 20%, but, unless they have given exemplary service, they will get 15%.
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Post by luvnlifelady on Aug 15, 2014 20:30:58 GMT
There's a new coffee spot in town and their "cash register" is an Ipad (I'm sure there's a place for cash but I haven't seen it since I always pay by card). Anyway, after swiping the card, they turn the screen towards you and have the 10-15-20% tip options or "no tip." I don't like that since I rarely tip at places like that and it seems like more pressure to do so since it's spelled out in front of you like that.
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Post by jayfab on Aug 15, 2014 20:38:16 GMT
I find 15% pretty easy to do in my head. 10% of the bill. Then divide It by 2 to get 5%. Add the 10% and 5% together for 15%. That's how I do it too, but usually add a bit extra. Have a few servers in the family so I know how hard they work. |
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Post by melanell on Aug 15, 2014 22:00:58 GMT
Oh heck, I agree with all of this and I've been eating in US restaurants my whole life.  |
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Post by Crack-a-lackin on Aug 15, 2014 22:53:47 GMT
There's a new coffee spot in town and their "cash register" is an Ipad (I'm sure there's a place for cash but I haven't seen it since I always pay by card). Anyway, after swiping the card, they turn the screen towards you and have the 10-15-20% tip options or "no tip." I don't like that since I rarely tip at places like that and it seems like more pressure to do so since it's spelled out in front of you like that. Exactly why I pay cash in these establishments. I hate feeling bad for not tipping but I don't want to tip in those situations. |
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