Appropriate Tipping

I was going to post this in the travel forum, but fuck it. no one reads that shit.

I'll be long gone by the time anyone finds it.

I'm a travelling doofus.

does any one know if there is any type of standard for tipping of certain services?

Food service? Bartenders? Body art? Hotel housekeeping? Internet stripper websites? Spa happy endings? Hooker full service?

does this vary from location to location and/or quality of service?

I don't want to appear to be the buffoon that I feel like I am, so any help, advice, or tidbits of information would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance.

What places are you traveling to?

In the US? 20% of the total. Not the bill, but the total. You use a Groupon/coupon for a service? Tip on the full price. They comp some food or drinks? Full price. And by all means, tip more if the service was exemplary.

Most of Europe doesn’t expect a tip, but depending where I am, I’ll tip anyway. Can’t speak with a lot of experience from anywhere else.

I tip $ 5 or 20% of the total bill, whichever is higher.

Superb service will only increase from the base.

I order delivery fairly often and tip the driver $ 1 per mile.

outside of retard-country, don't bother with tipping unless you really feel like the person deserves it, but use your own judgement, preferably don't tip until the last occurence of dealing with that person

Posted by LadyNeptune
What places are you traveling to?

i'm travelling for work. everything i've googled about this place pulls up a limited amount, and mixed responses. seems like locals usually don't tip but foreigners do. if the locals do, it seems to be upscale places and lesser amounts than what would be typical to me, so i will have to figure out what's appropriate.

i have a lot of respect for people in hospitality and customer service positions because it is definitely not a strong talent of mine.

when random people show up at my place of work requesting something i usually just give them a dumb look and ask simple questions until i can figure out what they want and why, and if it's something ridiculous or i don't like the way they ask i point to the door and tell them to leave. i don't have to be nice, it's not in my job description. if i was, i would get taken advantage of constantly.

but i do agree, amount of tip should be proportional to quality of service

Posted by hippiecrite
In the US? 20% of the total. Not the bill, but the total. You use a Groupon/coupon for a service? Tip on the full price. They comp some food or drinks? Full price. And by all means, tip more if the service was exemplary.

Most of Europe doesn’t expect a tip, but depending where I am, I’ll tip anyway. Can’t speak with a lot of experience from anywhere else.

good point about the total.

i usually shoot for the roundest number above 15% and add if the quality of service deems appropriate.

my big concern right now is i don't want to attract negative attention if it's considered throwing my money around

Posted by nano
Generally good service gets 20%

I'm the crabapple that doesn't tip jackshit for poor service (depending on the circumstance) or shitty attitudes though

well that's another point.... personal standards, and i guess that comes down to comparable services in the same area.

i don't go out to restauraunts and bars much, so i just have to play it by ear mostly and run the numbers.

for the most part i'd rather be going to a friend's place for a barbecue or something, but even that has it's etiquette associated with it-- like, should i bring some chips and dip? or maybe some chicken or scrimps or something, get that surf and turf going. knowhatimean?

Posted by RooSagicorn
In the US, 20% for good service generally in restaurants, 10% for massages, hair etc. bartenders usually a dollar a drink or sometimes two depends on the mood.

You will definitely get better service when you tip. Was just in Mexico, and there is expectation for tipping for use of services, transportation, excursions, etc but not everyone does. Tip the bartenders and servers consistently and you will get extra special treatment. Well truly it’s that way in the US too.

that's a good point, people will usually do extra if they already know you are grateful

Posted by Timon
Generally Americans are the big tippers because tipping is the norm in the US. Just read about the country you're visiting or ask locals instead.

thanks for the link, i think it will help in the future as well

Posted by twinkletoes

Posted by hippiecrite
In the US? 20% of the total. Not the bill, but the total. You use a Groupon/coupon for a service? Tip on the full price. They comp some food or drinks? Full price. And by all means, tip more if the service was exemplary.

Most of Europe doesn’t expect a tip, but depending where I am, I’ll tip anyway. Can’t speak with a lot of experience from anywhere else.

good point about the total.

i usually shoot for the roundest number above 15% and add if the quality of service deems appropriate.

my big concern right now is i don't want to attract negative attention if it's considered throwing my money around

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I usually do the doubling the first number thing. You’re right tho. It’s actually considered rude to tip in some countries. Good to know what you’re getting into. I’d recommend checking out Trip Advisor.

In lots of places in Europe workers have fight hard for a good minimum wages.

It’s should be the employer paying a good wage to the employees so they don’t have to rely on tips.

So sometimes tips are considered rude.

Lots of people don’t give tips as a principle so the system can change.

I tip around 10 - 15 % in restaurants and bars (Europe)

If I am a regular (meaning I know the bar staff and its like home) I tip around 20 - 30 % every time and/or ordering drinks to the staff

I am afraid the system wont change, in the service industry its somehow expected that you will tip, so their low wages reflects that

I think its better that way, so the waiter doesnt have to pay taxes on the tips, they get cash in hand, and the owner doesnt have to pay social and health insurance on top of wages.... in some countries (like in the Czech republic for example, the social insurance, what the owner and companies have to pay after their employees, is 34 % to the gross wages)

every waiter and bartender I know makes like 2x more cash in total, what I earn (teacher)

people who dont tip out of principle are cheap imho, its just a way it is, you tip services

however, it can be different in different countries, so just my 2 cents