Serve me

[whatsupwithduke]

So I was thinking about this yesterday: does it really make sense to tip by percentage? Now, I'm sure I'm not the only person to ever think of this because its pretty obvious, but when someone serves you a meal at one restaurant that costs $12 and someone serves you a meal at another restaurant that costs $30, is it really fair that at the

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[anonymous]

Duke I am in total agreement with you, so many times as a server do I hear how much of a wonderful job I have done and the 10% only leaves me with $5 or less. Many times when I go out to eat I start at a baseline amount and depending on the service it can go up or down and I think many people should do this. Talk to ya later. (Matt G.)

Tipping Revolution

[vulpes_rhythmus]

I don't know about the rest of the world, but when I go out to eat I don't expect to give MORE than a $5 tip, even if the waitstaff is willing to cut my food and spoon feed me. Here's why - I have always favored tipping closer to 20%. In order to leave a $5 tip, my meal would have cost $25. Last time I checked, I don't eat $25 meals by myself. Anywhere you have waitstaff, your individual meal will probably cost $10 to $20. So I think a base of $3-$4 is acceptable. And leave the $5 tips for excellent waitstaff.