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onehandle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-04-07 11:44 AM Original message |
Poll question: How much do you tip when a waitperson meets expectations? |
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Droopy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-04-07 11:51 AM Response to Original message |
1. I always tip 15% to 20% no matter what |
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davsand (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-04-07 12:45 PM Response to Reply #1 |
9. If they are rude I ask for a manager. |
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Droopy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-04-07 01:02 PM Response to Reply #9 |
12. I've never had a serious problem with a waiter |
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davsand (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-04-07 01:13 PM Response to Reply #12 |
14. I don't sweat the little stuff either. |
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mike_c (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-04-07 11:53 AM Response to Original message |
2. I selected 23-24% without thinking, but I routinely tip 25% or more.... |
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Deja Q (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-04-07 11:54 AM Response to Original message |
3. 20%. And if they were going out with me, 20cm... |
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TK421 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-04-07 11:59 AM Response to Original message |
4. I've actually been told that I tip too much |
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LeftyMom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-04-07 11:59 AM Response to Original message |
5. I don't do a percentage alone |
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Gormy Cuss (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-04-07 12:11 PM Response to Reply #5 |
6. I do that too. |
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flvegan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-04-07 12:12 PM Response to Original message |
7. Depends on how many buttons are undone on her shirt. |
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XemaSab (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-04-07 12:33 PM Response to Original message |
8. Depends on the amount of the meal or beverage |
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Tuesday Afternoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-04-07 12:47 PM Response to Original message |
10. meeting expectations = 15% above expectations = 20% |
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Richard Steele (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-04-07 12:59 PM Response to Original message |
11. A waitperson who does everything you describe has EXCEEDED my expectations. |
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JVS (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-04-07 01:12 PM Response to Original message |
13. 15% through about 20% |
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Taverner (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-04-07 01:18 PM Response to Original message |
15. I always tip 15%. Even for shitty service. |
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Forkboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-04-07 01:19 PM Response to Original message |
16. I'm an over-tipper.It's a tough ass job waiting on people. |
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petronius (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-04-07 01:22 PM Response to Original message |
17. 20-25% is my target, with a $4-5 minimum |
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Starbucks Anarchist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-04-07 04:30 PM Response to Original message |
18. I always tip 25% minimum. |
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Orsino (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-04-07 06:32 PM Response to Original message |
19. Always 30-33%, unless something is really effed up. |
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mark414 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-04-07 06:41 PM Response to Original message |
20. for small bills, usually up to 50%...larger ones, at least 20% - never less |
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hyphenate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-04-07 06:49 PM Response to Original message |
21. I always try to make it between |
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bigwillq (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-04-07 06:53 PM Response to Original message |
22. 20 percent |
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ulysses (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-04-07 06:56 PM Response to Original message |
23. it's either/or, |
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TommyO (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-04-07 06:58 PM Response to Original message |
24. Since I frequently dine alone, I tend to overtip a bit |
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YellowRubberDuckie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-04-07 07:06 PM Response to Original message |
25. If they were OK, we double the tax. |
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distantearlywarning (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-04-07 07:11 PM Response to Original message |
26. We had a very good waitress at lunch today. |
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REP (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-04-07 10:43 PM Response to Original message |
27. We tip 15% for crappy service; a lot more for good service |
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