Tip $ crazy...

[maddiesmom0116]

Exactly what I think. Tipping should be for excellent service in my opinion. Not for doing your job. My fiance (aka taxi man) drives people with a totally positive attitude and is always friendly. He carries in your groceries, stops at the bank and stops the meter for you, will take you through a drive thru, will even call ahead to a hotel if you are from out of town to see if there is a room free for you to check into. That is a high level of service with a smile and deserves a tip. Going above and beyond. The driver who is too lazy to even help you get your groceries out of the back - no tip. He did his job, nothing more. I've skipped the tip at many restaurants. If there is a food problem, you send it back. If there is a big service problem? No tip for you.

If ever got questioned on it I wouldn't be shy about explaining why, including inviting a manager over. I would also tip a lot less at a buffet, but that is just me.

I have never had a cab driver go this above and beyond and I have always tipped my cab driver (except twice). Granted I only take a cab in metro areas, so I am just delighted they get me where I need to go in one piece. I would be in shock if I got a cab driver like your fiance.

 

[DOOM1001]

Up here where I live we don't tip like I've read on here. Seriously, I was shocked at all the tip talk since I've been lurking.

10% is what servers get IF they did their job. If they were great, they get 15-20%. If they "suck", they get nothing.

I would have to disagree with your tipping methods,if they did their job,nothing went wrong with the meal they need to get at least 15%,if they were great 18%-20% and if they "suck" 10%.Remember they're tipping out other workers so if you leave nothing they're actually paying out of their pocket to wait on you which is close to 5% of the sale,so if your bill is $100 and you only leave them $10 for "doing their job" all they made is $5,if you don't tip they're paying from their pocket $5.If they're only profiting $5 from a $100 table the chances of them having a worthwhile day is not good,that's like selling $900 for their shift and walking out with $45,any server who walks out with $45-$50 for a day they sold almost a grand will probably quit if this is what they're making.Remember their paychecks come for like $50-$100 for two weeks so they rely on tips.If they were at least adequate 15% is minimum.

 

[LovesHerTaurus]

I have never had a cab driver go this above and beyond and I have always tipped my cab driver (except twice). Granted I only take a cab in metro areas, so I am just delighted they get me where I need to go in one piece. I would be in shock if I got a cab driver like your fiance.

He comes home with amazing stories. From a woman who threw up on him and then ripped him off for his fare (she went running off into the forest!) to an elderly man who called for a taxi when he was having a heart attack because it was cheaper than an ambulance, it is crazy. He has carried people into their houses, unpacked elderly people's groceries... not expecting tips but because that is the type of person he is Once he spent an hour helping a group of people "find" their intoxicated friend who ran into the bush while waiting for their taxi. He was sleeping on the ground. When he retired in *2* days to go back to school I think I've finally convinced him to start writing his book.

I call him gravy and honey and am so happy to have found him because he makes peoples lives brighter, even in tiny ways - we totally have the same outlook!! Some people step up to the plate in any service industry and give their best and 120%. Those are the people I tip well!

I'm a computer tech and don't get tipped - but I get paid well with a sweet benefit plan and it wouldn't be appropriate in my environment. But because of my attitude, most days "elves" bring me secret Tim Hortons coffees to my office

Servers get paid to bring the right food to my table. They get tipped if they help me enjoy my meal in any way - from attitude to corrections

 

[AprilFool]

A few years ago, hubby and I stayed off-site. We tipped the housekeeper daily and each day came back to new surprises. Day 1 had extra pillows, day 2 had towel animals (just cause it wasnt a disney resort didn't mean she couldn't do them), day 3 had better toiletries... every day there was something new. I am sure it was because of the tips.

 

[LovesHerTaurus]

I would have to disagree with your tipping methods,if they did their job,nothing went wrong with the meal they need to get at least 15%,if they were great 18%-20% and if they "suck" 10%.Remember they're tipping out other workers so if you leave nothing they're actually paying out of their pocket to wait on you which is close to 5% of the sale,so if your bill is $100 and you only leave them $10 for "doing their job" all they made is $5,if you don't tip they're paying from their pocket $5.If they're only profiting $5 from a $100 table the chances of them having a worthwhile day is not good,that's like selling $900 for their shift and walking out with $45,any server who walks out with $45-$50 for a day they sold almost a grand will probably quit if this is what they're making.Remember their paychecks come for like $50-$100 for two weeks so they rely on tips.If they were at least adequate 15% is minimum.

My fiance has come home from work with $45 in his pocket after a 14 hour shift on a slow night. It is part of the job and expected. It isn't my place to pay someone if I didn't receive basic decent service. It is different everywhere, but if I receive crap service there is no possible way I am tipping that person. Someone can be in tears, be having a horrible day, and still give decent service. I've worked as a waitress, it is possible. Ignoring me, not seeing them the entire meal, not bringing the right food and then throwing attitude when I say "this isn't what I ordered" - no, I don't give a tip. Being rude to my daughters in a "family friendly" restaurant because they "don't like kids" (someone told me that once when I was on my way back from the washroom )... or not bringing me a clean fork for 1/2 an hour because mine was super crusty and then my food was cold... I don't think so.

Here all servers are paid minimum wage at least.

 

[DOOM1001]

My fiance has come home from work with $45 in his pocket after a 14 hour shift on a slow night. It is part of the job and expected. It isn't my place to pay someone if I didn't receive basic decent service. It is different everywhere, but if I receive crap service there is no possible way I am tipping that person. Someone can be in tears, be having a horrible day, and still give decent service. I've worked as a waitress, it is possible. Ignoring me, not seeing them the entire meal, not bringing the right food and then throwing attitude when I say "this isn't what I ordered" - no, I don't give a tip. Being rude to my daughters in a "family friendly" restaurant because they "don't like kids" (someone told me that once when I was on my way back from the washroom )... or not bringing me a clean fork for 1/2 an hour because mine was super crusty and then my food was cold... I don't think so.

Here all servers are paid minimum wage at least.

You state the point of making $45 on a slow night,however a server who sells almost a $1000 is far from having a slow night,they're going to be very busy all shift and with those sales if they don't leave with $100 or more it's not good.In the United States servers are getting $2-$4 an hour plus depending on what they claim in tips they may not even get a paycheck.In better restaurants a server who claims a lot of money in tips might not even get a paycheck,it might come for $0,they're making their money of course since they claimed a lot of money but no paycheck.A normal server in the US unlike Canada is not getting minimum wage their paycheck might be $60 for two weeks of work.The examples you stated of the bad service you got are pretty bad so if you left no tip,especially in Canada where they are getting minimum wage then I would have no problem with it,my point is that in the US if they did their job,no major issues,didn't insult your family gave you a refill etc..15% is MINIMUM,bad service 10% and good service close to 20%.Like I said here if you don't leave a tip they just lost money.If a server sells $1000 in a shift they might be paying the food runners and bartenders $12 each and bussers $24,that right there is $48 they have to tip other employees of their tips,if they sell a $1000 and average 10% in tips for "doing their job"that's $100 minus $48 in tip outs means they're walking with $52,like I said if with $1000 in sales they're not making $100 or more they will not last long.In this country it's different from other countries 15% is minimum for decent service.

 

[LovesHerTaurus]

I've tipped 25% or slightly more for FANTASTIC service. Maybe it is a matter of perspective too.

You state the point of making $45 on a slow night,however a server who sells almost a $1000 is far from having a slow night,they're going to be very busy all shift and with those sales if they don't leave with $100 or more it's not good.In the United States servers are getting $2-$4 an hour plus depending on what they claim in tips they may not even get a paycheck.In better restaurants a server who claims a lot of money in tips might not even get a paycheck,it might come for $0,they're making their money of course since they claimed a lot of money but no paycheck.A normal server in the US unlike Canada is not getting minimum wage their paycheck might be $60 for two weeks of work.The examples you stated of the bad service you got are pretty bad so if you left no tip,especially in Canada where they are getting minimum wage then I would have no problem with it,my point is that in the US if they did their job,no major issues,didn't insult your family gave you a refill etc..15% is MINIMUM,bad service 10% and good service close to 20%.Like I said here if you don't leave a tip they just lost money.If a server sells $1000 in a shift they might be paying the food runners and bartenders $12 each and bussers $24,that right there is $48 they have to tip other employees of their tips,if they sell a $1000 and average 10% in tips for "doing their job"that's $100 minus $48 in tip outs means they're walking with $52,like I said if with $1000 in sales they're not making $100 or more they will not last long.In this country it's different from other countries 15% is minimum for decent service.

 

[TagsMissy]

Does anyone else feel like tipping has gotten out of control in our society? I'm not against tipping for the standard things like restaurant service, but it seems like we have to tip for everything now. It was just last year that I heard about tipping housekeeping at hotels. Before that, I had never heard of tipping housekeeping. When did we start tipping for people just doing their jobs, ie. cleaning rooms, making a latte, cutting my hair, etc? Unlike a restaurant, where you are paying for the food more than the service, I would expect people to perform the service that I'm paying for with excellence. I don't get any sort of tip for doing my job. Now, please don't flame me, but why do people tip mousekeeping? Can someone please explain this to me? I have no problem tipping if it's justly deserved, but I have never seen so much tipping going on for jobs that have never been tipped before. Maybe I should put a tip jar on my desk...Hmmmm....

I am nearing 40 and as long as I can remember we have always tipped housekeeping; my brother who is 50 also remembers the same thing. It's nothing new to tip at hotels for housekeeping. Same as hair stylists; I remember being a little kid and my mom giving me a dollar or two to give the hairdresser as a tip for cutting my hair... again nothing new and I am a kid of the 70s. My husband is the same --- he cannot recall never not tipping housekeeping and he is not from North America so it definitely wasn't just a regional thing for me.

 

[TagsMissy]

This is my first real trip to the US, so is this primarily an American thing? Or a Disney thing? Or a "big city" thing? I am originally from Winnipeg, and never saw this there either. Sure, someone carries 13 pieces of *your* luggage up the stairs and still can smile at you and be nice - that is a little different. But tipping housekeeping, special CM presents... is that expected now? If I don't leave mousekeeping a tip will I still get clean towels?

No I am Canadian and I grew up tipping... my husband is from Asia and he too grew up tipping.

 

[stargazer2892]

As a server I tip housekeeping (my DMIL is a housekeeper and I've heard some horror stories about how people leave their rooms and what they leave lying around) the lady who cuts both mine and DH's hair, and when I go out to eat. As far as percentage of what I tip it is based ONLY on the service I received. I have actually been yelled at once at a restaurant because I was trying to find a napkin when DH spilled hot soup in his lap and the server did not give us napkins. The server was sitting around a corner talking and I asked for a napkin and he told me to go sit down. We promptly asked to speak to a manager and told him that we will not be staying to finish our meal and left. That is the ONLY time I have never left a tip. Here in NC the minimum wage for a server is $2.43 an hour. Yes we chose the job, however there are many things beyond our control that the customer does not see. For example a I had a lady tell me VERY clearly that she DID NOT want the Caesar dressing on her Caesar salad, instead she wanted the raspberry vinaigrette. It was marked on her ticket and I made it clear to the kitchen what the lady wanted. The new food runner accidentally grabbed the wrong salad and I couldn't catch it before it was delivered. I quickly apologized and came back (with in 10 seconds) with the right salad. I took 20% off her bill and she left me 4$ on a 60$ bill. Beyond the salad mistake there was no difference in her service and the 4 other tables I had who all tipped over 18% on their bills. As far as the restaurant paying us minimum wage if we don't make it in a night, I've never worked at a place (in NC) that does that. I have walked away on a 10 hour shift with 20$ this past winter when it snowed and no one would leave their houses. It's part of the gamble of being in the service industry.

Sorry for the rant.... I guess the subject of tips gets under my skin.

 

[SweetMommy]

I agree, there are many things that I wish did not require tipping; however it has become something which is expected.
The thing is, many of the jobs which you are supposed to tip, do not have a minimum wage payment system. They are making less money then one in another job would make. Many waiters/waitresses only get $4-$5 dollars an hour and the rest of their pay is supposed to be made up from tips. If none of their customers tipped they would be hardly making anything a week. I'm not sure how much mousekeeping makes, but I'm sure it's under $7.25. However I could be wrong and am just going out on a limb for this one.

OMG if the servers here in MA knew they could make $4-$5/hr in other states they'd all up and leave.............Servers in MA make $2.63/hr! So when people don't tip here, it is downright mean!

 

[AlyJoy716]

It's against the law for an employee to not at least make minimum wage, therefore, if you turn in your tip total at the end of each shift, and at the end of the pay period, it doesn't even out to at least minimum wage, the restaurant has to cover the rest. A lot of people where I worked, in Missouri, wouldn't turn in all of their tip totals for the night so that they could get paid more when they got their check at the end of the pay period.

 

[BealsRwe]

The areas tbhat should definitely be tipped at WDW are restaurant servers and bell persons and valet. Their hourly rate is less than minimum wage, as they are on a tipped pay scale. I tend to tip my housekeeper at the end of my stay if they provided exceptional service. I just returned from a Disney Cruise, and we did the standard gratuities for our servers, stateroom host, but we also took lots of boxes of movie candy, packages of Twizzlers, etc for extras throughout or cruise, exceptional service in the dining room, children's counselor's, guest service staff, characters behind the scenes signing our pillowcase, etc. Tips are not expected by housekeepers at WDW, but they sure make a nice surprise if you have been taken care of.

 

[Jonesloonybin]

A tipped employee engages in an occupation in which he or she customarily and regularly receives more than $30 per month in tips. An employer of a tipped employee is only required to pay $2.13 per hour in direct wages if that amount combined with the tips received at least equals the federal minimum wage. If the employee’s tips combined with the employer’s direct wages of at least $2.13 per hour do not equal the federal minimum hourly wage, the employer must make up the difference. Many states, however, require higher direct wage amounts for tipped employees.

http://www.dol.gov/dol/topic/wages/wagestips.htm

A Server BY LAW will always make at least minimum wage. If they are not they need to contact the proper agency.

I do not tip by percentage. As a child of a mother that waitressed quite a lot, I do not think poor servers in an expensive restaurant should be automatically tipped more than a great sever in an inexpensive diner. I also do not tip for bad service. They are making minimum wage.

 

[onescgirl]

I think everyone agrees waitresses/waiters should be tipped.

I'm 40, travel all the time & have never seen a housekeeping tip envelope. Are the housekeeping envelopes in cheap or expensive hotels?
I never knew about tipping, especially daily, housekeeping until I read about it on these boards.
I've only been to WDW once & it was two yrs ago and I didn't tip housekeeping. If people are leaving $5 tips & they're getting that + their reg salary, that's one great minimal salary job!!! I wonder how many rooms they can clean in an hour, 2-4?

 

[Jaylin]

What do you think is an acceptable tip for the buffets servers? My DH thinks it's crazy to tip them 20% when all they bring us is our drinks. And they buffets are expensives, so that could lead to a large tip.

 

[gr8mommy]

What do you think is an acceptable tip for the buffets servers? My DH thinks it's crazy to tip them 20% when all they bring us is our drinks. And they buffets are expensives, so that could lead to a large tip.

10% is the accepted standard for buffets around here. If the 10% is less than $1 per person, then I leave the greater amount. Our Chinese buffet is $8/pp, so when I take my two older kids I leave $3, not $2.40.

 

[FOXFIELDZOO]

I didn't stay in many hotels until I moved to nw Ontario. Then it was mainly for work and hockey tournaments

Good point though about them being in a room with your stuff!! Then again - we don't even lock our doors here and we leave cars running unlocked Let me tell you, when I moved from the car theft capital of Canada to here, it was a big shocker.

Growing up we never stayed in hotels. Ever.

WOW we get a ticket if we leave our car running locked and your not in it here

 

[LipglossAndLetdown]

I also agree that tipping is getting out of hand. I despise when I see tip jars in coffee shops, at the pizza joint in the mall (all they do is hand you your pizza, no sit down or anything), drive thru's, fast food resturants and so on.

If some one goes above and beyond, that is different. But you're already getting paid to do your job and you should want to do your job well regardless of tips. I've worked retail my whole life, and each and every store I've worked for has absolutely not allowed tipping. Even if we carry heavy packages out to a customer's car, or things like that.

 

[Tinkerbell1989]

I used to be a waitress in a little restaurant when I was 16, and earned £3.20 an hour (which at the time was 20p over min wage in England).
At first I thought that any tips I earn on top of that was a bonus - and I gave excellent customer service.

However, at the end of my first shift, I was asked to pool in my tips... from a 6 hour shift, I had earnt about £45. I left that day with about £3 in my pocket (including my days wage of course!).

The chef (who was horrible ) would take all our tips off us and split them between himself and the 8 waiting staff, 70:30

Having worked there, I do tip for good customer service, but I also ask if the staff get to keep tips they make.

Just my opinion Not really on topic, but it certainly makes this tipping thing more complex!!

Have a great day xxx