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private_ryan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-07-03 10:55 PM Original message |
why do certain people tip less the accepted 15-20% norm? |
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JohnKleeb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-07-03 10:58 PM Response to Original message |
1. all three have happened |
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Ramsey (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-07-03 10:59 PM Response to Original message |
2. Bad service |
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TrogL (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-07-03 11:00 PM Response to Original message |
3. stupidity |
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Feanorcurufinwe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-07-03 11:01 PM Response to Original message |
4. usually it's because they're cheap; sometimes they're 'grading' |
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Fenris (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-07-03 11:02 PM Response to Original message |
5. In my town, it's out of sheer asshole-ism. |
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Maple (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-07-03 11:03 PM Response to Original message |
6. A tip is a little extra money |
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private_ryan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-07-03 11:05 PM Response to Reply #6 |
7. it's not required but in a sense it is |
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private_ryan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-07-03 11:20 PM Response to Reply #7 |
20. I'm almost tempted to see what was said in the other respose |
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nothingshocksmeanymore (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-07-03 11:18 PM Response to Reply #6 |
15. Maple I think you are up in Canada. Correct? |
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Maple (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-07-03 11:33 PM Response to Reply #15 |
27. Yes, I'm in Canada |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-08-03 09:59 AM Response to Reply #27 |
58. Yes, but the US system allowed me to work as a Waitress for 3 years |
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DoveTurnedHawk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-08-03 09:59 AM Response to Reply #15 |
59. Exactly Right |
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Ohio Dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-07-03 11:08 PM Response to Original message |
8. Many reasons, I suppose. |
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Insider (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-07-03 11:08 PM Response to Original message |
9. yoohoo, rbnyc |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-08-03 10:26 AM Response to Reply #9 |
61. But a living wage waitressing is better with the current system |
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JVS (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-07-03 11:08 PM Response to Original message |
10. Why should it be calculated by percentage? |
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private_ryan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-07-03 11:11 PM Response to Reply #10 |
11. generally speaking |
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JVS (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-07-03 11:13 PM Response to Reply #11 |
12. yeah but there are equivalent food options for different prices |
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private_ryan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-07-03 11:18 PM Response to Reply #12 |
14. % is the only way to be somewhat consistent |
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Cassandra (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-07-03 11:16 PM Response to Original message |
13. Once I gave an insulting tip... |
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nothingshocksmeanymore (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-07-03 11:19 PM Response to Reply #13 |
17. Yeah but everyone has an off night |
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JohnKleeb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-07-03 11:20 PM Response to Reply #17 |
19. yeah and they are HUMAN beings |
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Cassandra (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-07-03 11:35 PM Response to Reply #17 |
29. Seriously, this guy was on another planet. |
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private_ryan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-07-03 11:20 PM Response to Reply #13 |
18. checked your profile: don't double the tax |
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roughsatori (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-07-03 11:19 PM Response to Original message |
16. If I think the service is poor I leave 15% plus 2 pennies |
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private_ryan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-07-03 11:24 PM Response to Reply #16 |
23. so many things can go wrong and the waiter is the person you see |
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roughsatori (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-07-03 11:36 PM Response to Reply #23 |
30. I leave more than 15% for good service |
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Catshrink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-07-03 11:22 PM Response to Original message |
21. A friend of mine says you shouldn't be allowed to eat in restaurants ... |
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nuxvomica (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-07-03 11:22 PM Response to Original message |
22. I think most of them never worked for tips |
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seemslikeadream (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-07-03 11:28 PM Response to Original message |
24. I don't know anyone who has "served" |
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WoodrowFan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-08-03 07:52 AM Response to Reply #24 |
48. Waiting |
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Cassandra (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-08-03 09:15 AM Response to Reply #48 |
55. Canadian pennies circulate here in NY |
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Pert_UK (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-07-03 11:29 PM Response to Original message |
25. In the UK 10% is normal - in China / Australia / Thailand then NO TIPPING |
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private_ryan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-07-03 11:31 PM Response to Reply #25 |
26. Europeans are the worst around 10%, Japanese 15% |
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Pert_UK (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-08-03 12:01 AM Response to Reply #26 |
34. "Worst" is a bit harsh....... |
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private_ryan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-08-03 12:03 AM Response to Reply #34 |
35. why is it harsh when it's the reality? |
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mitchum (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-08-03 12:08 AM Response to Reply #34 |
36. I've had lots of friends who are servers and they insist that Brits are... |
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Rabrrrrrr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-08-03 12:26 AM Response to Reply #34 |
43. True, though |
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Kellanved (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-08-03 05:03 AM Response to Reply #43 |
47. Or they could change their prices... |
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Rabrrrrrr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-08-03 08:18 AM Response to Reply #47 |
52. Absolutely - minumum wage for wairstaff should be normal |
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JackSwift (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-07-03 11:34 PM Response to Original message |
28. Some people tip poorly |
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NightTrain (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-07-03 11:37 PM Response to Original message |
31. Because we're living on a tight budget, perhaps? |
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private_ryan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-07-03 11:40 PM Response to Reply #31 |
32. I sympathize but if you can't afford to tip |
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JackSwift (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-07-03 11:45 PM Response to Reply #31 |
33. 15% minimum |
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demgrrrll (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-08-03 12:18 AM Response to Reply #33 |
39. What about buffets? The person does bring tea and water but I am never |
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private_ryan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-08-03 12:26 AM Response to Reply #39 |
42. on buffets you tip less than 20% because fo the obvious |
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I AM SPARTACUS (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-08-03 12:17 AM Response to Original message |
37. Question: Do you know how much a circumcisionist makes??? |
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Rabrrrrrr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-08-03 12:19 AM Response to Reply #37 |
40. That's a mohil (or mohel) |
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I AM SPARTACUS (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-08-03 12:26 AM Response to Reply #40 |
41. ummm... |
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Rabrrrrrr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-08-03 12:28 AM Response to Reply #41 |
44. Some tips, I don't think they keep... |
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Rabrrrrrr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-08-03 12:17 AM Response to Original message |
38. Cuz they're cheap bastards |
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Pert_UK (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-08-03 12:40 AM Response to Original message |
45. I just don't understand why people don't get paid properly anyway..... |
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WoodrowFan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-08-03 07:56 AM Response to Reply #45 |
49. Poor wages and tips |
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Xithras (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-08-03 12:46 AM Response to Original message |
46. I'll admit that I'm a cheap, unsympathetic grader |
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WoodrowFan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-08-03 07:57 AM Response to Original message |
50. tipping extra for time |
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Rabrrrrrr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-08-03 08:15 AM Response to Reply #50 |
51. That's quite good of you |
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CO Liberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-08-03 08:18 AM Response to Original message |
53. I Tip Less When The Service Sucks |
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MissMillie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-08-03 08:59 AM Response to Original message |
54. Acceptable service gets acceptable tip |
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Enraged_Ape (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-08-03 09:43 AM Response to Original message |
56. What about tipping at Starbucks-type places? |
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Rabrrrrrr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-08-03 09:45 AM Response to Reply #56 |
57. Especially considering that Starbucks actually pays well |
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Enraged_Ape (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-08-03 10:33 AM Response to Reply #57 |
62. I don't tip at these types of places |
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wyldwolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-08-03 10:19 AM Response to Original message |
60. I don't feel servers should "automtically" get anything... |
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