Tipping?~cheap family of 5...

[housemouse]

As I said, that is probably correct for your average NYC eating establishment. I am talking about the higher-end places. No reason for the condescending *sigh*.

Which is the point in and of itself. Most Disney restaurants are NOT on par with the higher end establishments in NY and LA, so 20-25% would be a bit overmuch in my book. I'll stick to the 15% range at Disney unless it is one of their very few high end places or the server is truly awesome.

 

[karajeboo]

Wow! It's a hot one over here! I just stumbled upon this thread and I always get a little irked at tipping conversations. I think that the only way people will ever agree is if waiting tables becomes a mandatory step toward official adulthood and everyone has to do it.

For those of us who have been there, done that, our view is probably toward a higher tip percentage, while I've spoken to those who just flat out don't understand what is involved in restaurant service. I think that's where a lot of the divisiveness lies.

It's important to note that just because service is slow, it may not be the servers fault (understaffed, etc) and they should not be penalized. I feel the only time a server should be tipped "low" (whatever that may be in your mind) is if they are just plain rude. I could go on and on, but I'll let it go at that.

 

[5onadime]

I understand that what i am about to say will make many people angry; but, the op wondered about tipping a flat 25 dollars. I don't have a problem with this. I like eating at wdw resteraunts but I do feel like they are greatly over priced. If a server only averages 2 tables an hour he would be making 50 dollars an HOUR. I don't feel sorry for the wait staff at all. That is a whole lot more than I make.

 

[mom2my3kids]

OH MY.........Quite a discussion I've started~why do people get so heated about tipping??? (small story)~~My husband has delivered pizza 1 day every other week for a close friends business (started out as a "favor"..11 yrs. later...) he usually gets an average of $3-4/delivery, nothing great, but hey he just delivers pizza's~some people will tip him $8-10 for the same service & he is shocked that he's tipped that much--he's just doing his job!!!--why do servers get offended when their not tipped "good" & why do some get offended when others only want to tip minimum? my point...their doing their job, if they expect more $$, working in the food industry is not the way to go--Anyway, thanks for all the tipping advice. My tip: be nice or this threads going to get closed

Because the pizza delivery guy makes at least minimum wage he does not make 2.00 a hour plus tips. If your hubby is not making minimum wage its against the law and the company could be fined. Anyway when you go and someone waits on you, you should leave 15-20 percent of the bill for good service. Now if service sucks then tip accordingly.

 

[melomouse]

..... I think that the only way people will ever agree is if waiting tables becomes a mandatory step toward official adulthood and everyone has to do it.

For those of us who have been there, done that, our view is probably toward a higher tip percentage, while I've spoken to those who just flat out don't understand what is involved in restaurant service. I think that's where a lot of the divisiveness lies....

Bravo, Kara! ITA!!!

 

[lynninpa]

I think that the only way people will ever agree is if waiting tables becomes a mandatory step toward official adulthood and everyone has to do it.

I like your way of thinking, karajeboo! Here's food for thought...what if everyone's income was at the mercy of others? Hmmmm...

 

[angelmav]

I like your way of thinking, karajeboo! Here's food for thought...what if everyone's income was at the mercy of others? Hmmmm...

In what walk of life is that not the case? Unless you have your own printing press, EVERYONE is dependant on someone for their salary.

 

[RainyD]

I keep reading that Disney suggests a certain amount to tip - where is that written anyway?

Disney should have left the tips included in the DDP. I enjoyed that so much and didn't have to worry about carrying cash to the restaurants. It was so convenient.

 

[lynninpa]

In what walk of life is that not the case? Unless you have your own printing press, EVERYONE is dependant on someone for their salary.

We are posting on a tipping thread. I think you know what I meant, angelmv.

 

[angelmav]

We are posting on a tipping thread. I think you know what I meant, angelmv.

That was your analogy, not mine. The constant boo hoo'ing for servers is where these arguments start. I didnt suggest that waiting tables be a means to adulthood (so that everyone could feel the pain, I suppose).

I am not trying to be flip or argumentative, but everyone has their own standards and these analogies and examples dont serve any means to an end.

 

[TDC Nala]

But if you are using the DDE card, you will have 18% added to your bill. The DDP may be similar.

For DDP, only if you have 6 or more in your party.

This seems to be becoming yet another heated tipping thread. Please try and keep the discussion to customary tip amounts.

 

[Annabelleasb]

Because the pizza delivery guy makes at least minimum wage he does not make 2.00 a hour plus tips. If your hubby is not making minimum wage its against the law and the company could be fined. Anyway when you go and someone waits on you, you should leave 15-20 percent of the bill for good service. Now if service sucks then tip accordingly.

He actually gets $5 an hour under the table & has since day 1. It's certainly not a company....little italian pizza place on the corner owned by a big ol' italian guy. Anyway 15-20% seems to be the average...sounds good to me.

 

[Aliceacc]

Back to the original question:

Math teacher and former waitress here with an easy solution.

Round your bill off to the nearest number that ends in a 5. Then divide by 5. Your tip will be approximately 20%.

 

[fey_spirit]

Ok that's just ridiculous - the tip is automatically going to be larger because they make you pay out the nose for your food to begin with. To then expect you to pay a higher percentage on top of that is just pathetic.

I thought the whole argument for those working at a pricer restaurant making way more money then someone at Denys working just as hard was supposed to be the expectations you have of the server.

I for one wouldn't change my tipping scale just because I was in a "fancier restaurant".

--- Edited to change Disney to Deny's it's 4:30, I should really go to bed.

Actually, it is not baloney necessarily but it depends on where you are eating too. Typically, the higher-end establishments where the service should be expected to be great, the expected tip in a city like NY or LA is 20 - 25%.

If you are eating in a greasy spoon in New York, a 15% tip is probably sufficient.

 

[xoprincessmomxo]

I think any waiter would be fine with 15-20%. We will be tipping the same as we do at home which is generally in that range depending on the service. I work a job where I get tips and I have never held a grudge against someone who left less than 15%...but I have held a grudge against people who leave nothing. Case in point: there are these 4 people who come in at least twice a week. They usually buy $40 worth of food and coffee drinks...but NEVER have left a tip! Drives me crazy! But I don't treat them any differently than the table next to them that tips 20%.

I personally have left a 20% tip or higher if my baby makes a huge mess...we clean it up the best we can, but I still feel bad.

 

[Annabelleasb]

(April 5th -10th w/ DDP)~~~I don't want to walk out of a restaurant looking like "the cheap family of 5" so......what is an average tip weather it be ok, good, or excellent service. Honestly, I do take service into consideration but I'm certainly not going to leave a $40 tip. I was thinking more like $20-$25. (Except for Whispering Canyon, all are buffets)~Am I cheap???


ME DH DS~11 DD~7 DD~18 months

So........................with all this talk about tipping, no one answered my original question.......Am I cheap? lol

.................my god these smileys are cute

Me DH DS~11 DD~7 DD~18 mths.

 

[Aliceacc]

The answer is: It depends.

If you're leaving a $20 tip on a $250 bill, where there was no problem with the service, then, yes, "cheap" might be one adjective the servers use to describe you.

If the bill was in the $110 range, then"average" is probably closer to the mark.

If the bill was more like $50, then "Will you marry me?" is probably more like it.

 

[VacationDad]

I think any waiter would be fine with 15-20%. We will be tipping the same as we do at home which is generally in that range depending on the service. I work a job where I get tips and I have never held a grudge against someone who left less than 15%...but I have held a grudge against people who leave nothing. Case in point: there are these 4 people who come in at least twice a week. They usually buy $40 worth of food and coffee drinks...but NEVER have left a tip! Drives me crazy! But I don't treat them any differently than the table next to them that tips 20%.

I personally have left a 20% tip or higher if my baby makes a huge mess...we clean it up the best we can, but I still feel bad.

Not to derail this thread, but don't you hate that places where you never had to tip before now all have their tip cups next to the register with some handwritten plea like "Tips for college". If you are just handing me a donut that I have paid for, you are not getting a tip from me.

 

[HaleyB]

Not to derail this thread, but don't you hate that places where you never had to tip before now all have their tip cups next to the register with some handwritten plea like "Tips for college". If you are just handing me a donut that I have paid for, you are not getting a tip from me.

Amen.
And I remember a time when 20% was a really good tip. Around 15% average.

To the OP- I think 10-15% for a buffet is fine. If my table is always clear and my drink always full I might give 20%. I did tip more when my kids were younger and I knew it would take extra time to clean up after us, even at a buffet.

 

[TLSnell1981]

So........................with all this talk about tipping, no one answered my original question.......Am I cheap? lol

.................my god these smileys are cute

Me DH DS~11 DD~7 DD~18 mths.

If you are planning on leaving a $20-25 tip for good service on a $200 tab.....yes.....you might be a cheapskate.