Tipping waitresses

[dg141]

Hi. I know that in florida you have to tip waitresses about 15% of your bill.
I know this is a daft question but do I pay my bill then tip the waitress as I leave or leave my tip on the table or tip her at the same time as paying my bill.
Sorry if it sounds a daft question but I do not want to be put on the spot when on hols with family.
Cheers.

 

[Snowy-girls]

Hi Ya,
Just work out your tip+leave it on the table,he or she will take what is there's and the rest goes in the till.x.

 

[Danauk]

We usually leave the tip on the table after paying the meal. From reading the US forums the current expected tip range for good service is 18% - 20%. I hate the whole tipping culture too, I don't want to be seen as the tight British person and I am always worried I forget to tip someone who according to UA customs should be tipped!

 

[gaston_the_great]

Its a shame that the Dining Plan no longer includes tipping!

 

[gaston_the_great]

Its a shame that the Dining Plan no longer includes tipping!

Haha I hope that I havent just made that up!

 

[Danauk]

No origionally the dining plan did include tips, but it no longer does. However they do usefully suggest what the 18% tip should be when you get the bill.

 

[Pegasus928]

From reading the US forums the current expected tip range for good service is 18% - 20%.

I'm pleased you added the word 'good' there.
American friends of mine agree that they would only leave 20% for exceptional service.
The whole thing about us 'tight' Brits not leaving big enough tips is a myth in my opinion. The first couple of times we went we were leaving up to 25% sometimes as that was how we were advised on 'other' forums.
Having spoken with plenty of our American cousins since I have learnt my lesson