At what price can the tipping stop!!!

[MermaidsMom]

I find it amazing that someone would go into a restaurant PLANNING to under tip their waitstaff. People need to face the FACT that servers are paid by tips and tips alone (except a pitiful stipend salary). They are taxed on the tips whether they receive them or not. Who would stiff another working person when they have this information? Is this how you want to be treated? Why is it OK to pick out restaurant staff to treat this way? If you had ever worked as a waitress I guarantee you would not be asking this question.

It's probably the only job that completely depends on the kindness of strangers to do the right thing.

 

[canes876]

Most servers don't expect people to tip the full value of the bottle of wine. It's a highly debated subject in "wine circles" but generally a 10% on the value of the bottle is more than acceptable.

Always tip 20% on the food for good service.

Just my 2 cents.

 

[DrDeb]

the quantity of diners @ dinner has no relevance with the quality of service - if you are well served, then your server deserves the 20%-- isn't that what a good meal is all about??

 

[jrt1176]

I agree...20% is the min. I tip, as long as the service wasnt horrendous!

Now, when it comes to other things like taxi's. I fluctuate a lot. To me it depends on the service. If he is very outgoing and helpful I would tip more.

If he is on his phone the whole time or not friendly, then I will give him the bare min.

I understand people work for their tips. But, they should not expect them for going through the motions. Granted we all have our off nights. However, if the tips are that important to the person, then they will be a professional at all times.

 

[asmit4]

Yes, you tip on the full value of the meal with tax and alcohol. The ONLY very very RARE exception is if you happen to order a very expensive bottle of wine. My parents have ordered a $500 bottle before at a restaurant in Chicago. My dad tipped 20% on the entire meal and all other drinks, and added an extra 50 for the 1 bottle of wine. (It's doubtful that even a high end restaurant at DW would have such bottles- other than V&A).

If you order a bottle that is several hundred bucks, I would say that tipping 5-10% for that bottle is acceptable at most places. Otherwise you tip on the entire bill.

On our last trip to Narcoossees there were 7 of us. We ordered 6 bottles of wine that night plus a few mixed drinks. The alcohol bill alone was more than 300 bucks. The tip that was given for that alcohol was the customary 20%.

 

[Tink888]

OK..my family of 11 are going to eat at some top priced restaurants.

Even here in Boston, I have not seen prices like some Ive been seeing at Disney. One restaurant we are going to is Yachtsman Steakhouse. I figure ea. would order approx $80 in food, plus a couple of bottles of wine. Bill a bit over $1000.

Are we expected to pay a $200 + tip?

Yes, whether it's one table of 11 or two tables of 5 & 6, a $1000.00 bill + plus good service = a $200.00.

Is it fair that the waitstaff at your local Cracker Barrel is working just as hard as the waitstaff at Yachtsman and would receive half the tip? No, but the fact is that servers earn their living in tips and tips are based on a percentage of the total bill. The more high-end the restaurant, the higher the tip. Personally I think Disney dining is a little pricey to begin with but the servers don't see any of that money and it's not fair to penalize them for the high price of the food, especially if they give you good service. Really bad service, on the other hand, is a different story.......

 

[DISNEY1975]

I find it amazing that someone would go into a restaurant PLANNING to under tip their waitstaff. People need to face the FACT that servers are paid by tips and tips alone (except a pitiful stipend salary). They are taxed on the tips whether they receive them or not. Who would stiff another working person when they have this information? Is this how you want to be treated? Why is it OK to pick out restaurant staff to treat this way? If you had ever worked as a waitress I guarantee you would not be asking this question.

It's probably the only job that completely depends on the kindness of strangers to do the right thing.

Just to clarify, my family is from a country where there is no tipping. Though we have been in the states for quite a while, I was just asking an honest question if there was a point where someone would say..ok, this is enough. Apparently not. If you order the $1000 steak, you pay the $200 tip.

I have no problem paying it and always tip 20%, not 15 or 18. My family is very easy going and waitstaff seem to like us and we never have issues that would deserve a lower tip. I have never been with a large crowd and was just wondering.

It was just a question...

 

[jellybeans0607]

actually im going against the grain here and i am a waitress telling you that 15% is a totally exceptable tip on a bill that high. but if you get exceptional service, go for the 20%, show your appreciation.

also the waiter wont be making 200 an hour, as im sure others have pointed out. odds are with a table that large you will have more than 1 server, possibly as many as 3. thats $66 a server for most likely a 2 hour dinner, and they not be given other tables at the same time.

 

[pixie08]

IMO %18-20 of the total bill no matter how much is deserved for good service. Good service %15. Most likely they will add gratuity for a large party anyway.

Anyway I see how coming from a different country sometimes can cause difficulties because tipping is so cultural. Anyway i think you will enjoy YSH...have fun.

 

[4-for-Disney]

Thanks everyone! I will go ahead and budget $300. I think we are only planning on doing one character TS and that is Chef Mickey's. We haven't decided which others we are going to do yet. Thanks again!

 

[bytheblood]

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To the OP:

I understand where you are coming from regarding the amount for one person.

Just an fyi - due to party size, the tip is automatic.

While a $200 tip is a lot for one person, I am sure the help they will have to pull to service each of you will receive a portion of that tip.

While you are dining, if you feel you service a poor and does not warrant a tip that large, ask to speak with a manager and make your service issues known. If they servers are busting their bottoms to refill drinks, bring food, etc, then I think that is a tip that is well-deserved, especially if they will need to share it.

 

[GypseeDaddy]

Just to clarify, my family is from a country where there is no tipping. Though we have been in the states for quite a while, I was just asking an honest question if there was a point where someone would say..ok, this is enough. Apparently not. If you order the $1000 steak, you pay the $200 tip.

I have no problem paying it and always tip 20%, not 15 or 18. My family is very easy going and waitstaff seem to like us and we never have issues that would deserve a lower tip. I have never been with a large crowd and was just wondering.

It was just a question...

Yes, it was JUST a question. But unfortunately when you ask a perfectly innocent question on this board regarding tips, you end up being attacked with rude and uncalled for comments rather than the simple answer. I just think it is sad that you have had such nasty comments thrown at you for a perfectly justifiable question. Never once did you say, "Hey, I think I'll go in and stiff the waiter." You merely asked a simple, innocent question and that lead to nasty remarks.

I hope you enjoy your trip!!

 

[bytheblood]

Just to clarify, my family is from a country where there is no tipping. Though we have been in the states for quite a while, I was just asking an honest question if there was a point where someone would say..ok, this is enough. Apparently not. If you order the $1000 steak, you pay the $200 tip.

I have no problem paying it and always tip 20%, not 15 or 18. My family is very easy going and waitstaff seem to like us and we never have issues that would deserve a lower tip. I have never been with a large crowd and was just wondering.

It was just a question...

Well, I missed this when I posted last. That makes sense and I wondered if you were not originally from Europe or another country that may not tip.

Thanks for the clarification and sorry that others jumped to conclusions and wrongfully attacked you for asking a simple question.

 

[Pumbaa_]

the OP has received her response and quite frankly I can't see this thread going anywhere but downhill