Chef Jim Posted September 1, 2012 Posted September 1, 2012 When I worked in hotels they placed a card in the check booklet that states in several languages that it is customary in the US to provide a gratuity of 15% for good service. Problem solved. It's not that difficult and in Vermont they should do the same.
Doc Posted September 1, 2012 Posted September 1, 2012 My FIL is a horrible tipper and it's embarrassing when he offers to pay the bills and leaves a 5% tip. So I usually slip some extra cash into the bill after he leaves the table. When we were at Disney, he offered to pay for food since we paid for the lodging and I said no...until I saw that they added-in an 18% gratuity for parties of 6 or more at most restaurants. Phew!
IDBillzFan Posted September 1, 2012 Posted September 1, 2012 My FIL is a horrible tipper and it's embarrassing when he offers to pay the bills and leaves a 5% tip. So I usually slip some extra cash into the bill after he leaves the table. When we were at Disney, he offered to pay for food since we paid for the lodging and I said no...until I saw that they added-in an 18% gratuity for parties of 6 or more at most restaurants. Phew! We have a friend who only tips on pre-tax. I understand the thinking, but it just seems ridiculous to me.
Doc Posted September 1, 2012 Posted September 1, 2012 We have a friend who only tips on pre-tax. I understand the thinking, but it just seems ridiculous to me. I tip (20%) on pre-tax as well. I don't understand why you'd tip on tax.
Rob's House Posted September 1, 2012 Posted September 1, 2012 I look at the bottom line, figure 20% and round up to the nearest dollar. Sometimes I throw in an extra dollar or 2 for good measure. It's good karma.
IDBillzFan Posted September 1, 2012 Posted September 1, 2012 I tip (20%) on pre-tax as well. I don't understand why you'd tip on tax. LIke I said...I understand the thinking...it just seems silly. Especially on a lunch tab where you're talking pennies.
Doc Posted September 1, 2012 Posted September 1, 2012 LIke I said...I understand the thinking...it just seems silly. Especially on a lunch tab where you're talking pennies. I actually look at the non-tax total, calculate 20%, and round up to the nearest dollar. So I'm usually giving even more than 20% on the total bill.
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