What's the usual tip to give at restaurants in the US?

[Dozyproductions]

He is borg. Resistance is futile.

[evandael]

profbooty after leaving a 10% tip:

[profbooty]

also, profbooty, for all your education, logic, and professional standing, you cannot seem to grasp a key human concept.. tactful humility. let me guess, you're an engineer?

You appear conversant in the english language. If you go back a few posts you can read exactly what I do.

The level of projection onto other peoples words is astounding...

There are fairly simple reasons why I would not seek employment in the food service industry. It has nothing to do with perceived status. I am unsure how one could come to that conclusion when I have explicitly stated otherwise.

Simply, working in the food service industry does not allow me to meet my family circumstances. I developed an incurable, but manageable health condition while in college which is rather costly, which caused me to loose my military scholarship. Given other options, why would I choose a job in which very good health benefits are not the norm? I support 4 other people in a high cost of living area, why would I choose a job with lesser compensation if other options are available to me? Why would I choose an occupation which would make loan repayments (student loans, car payments, mortgages) in a timely manner more difficult?

If such a career path works for you and your long term goals (rather than as a stepping stone), I sincerely wish you happiness. It does not match nor fulfill my health and family needs and long term goals.

I fail to see how that demonstrates a lack of tactful humility.

[HarukoE30]

Now that you've proven what a cool guy you are, feel free to leave this conversation to the adults.

Yeah I don't know how anyone would come away with that impression...

I can, and I did. Using your own words, I successfully demonstrated that you're a blowhard who thinks the profession and the skill set necessary for employment in it is beneath you.

You must work in this industry.

Doesn't Carl's Jr. bring your food out to you if you seat? Should they get a tip? I mean you define tipping by sitting down, & McDonald's sometimes brings your food out to you when asked to move forward. Do they get a tip?

[Dozyproductions]

You must work in this industry.

Doesn't Carl's Jr. bring your food out to you if you seat? Should they get a tip? I mean you define tipping by sitting down, & McDonald's sometimes brings your food out to you when asked to move forward. Do they get a tip?

refer to the earlier posts stating that serving is more than just literally JUST serving food. Of course each restaurant is different so you can tip accordingly. Just remember that if you're a repeat customer that staffs do remember those type of things. How is this hard to explain?

as I used before mechanics have to deal with this type of thing everyday where ignorant customers purposely deface the value of the work being done just to save a buck. You can replace a "simple" oil pan gasket on an e30 but it takes work just to get there. You pay for that convenience of not doing yourself. That convenience has a price, like any other things life.

[agent]

You must work in this industry.

Sounds as if you're making an assumption that I presently work in the service industry, which would be incorrect. I have done my time, as many others in this thread have and are currently doing.

With my (and my wife's) vast experience in the field, I'd say I'm qualified as an expert.

[agent]

Relevant enough for a one year bump:

http://lifehacker.com/this-tipping-infographic-shows-who-expects-tips-and-ho-1562841207

[delatlanta1281]

I tip my face off. 20%+
If i get bad service I tip, but I don't return. I don't lecture, I don't under tip. Normally they can tell I'm perturbed. Im pretty easy to read when I'm upset.
If I like the place I return frequently. I am a creature of habit. I have 2 places I eat normally, and one place I eat monthly thats really nice. I tip 30%. Bars.... I only go to 3 unless I know a bartender who is working somewhere else. I tip 50% for excellent service. Guess what, I always get excellent service at the bars I frequent. That means Friday night at the bar, 6 people deep, theres a beer ready for me the minute I cross the threshold. Ask anyone who has ever gone out with me. I don't fuck around when it comes to compensating the people who help me stay full and drunk. They are my friends away from friends. Even when I am on the road. If I find a bar I like with a dartboard and great service I don't leave until its time to close. Next night? Im back.
London threw me for a loop.
UBER has totally thrown me for a loop.
Both are awesome though so I go with the flow.
Check the avatar, not kidding.

[squidmaster]

20% minimum unless service is actually really bad, which I still don't feel comfortable going under 18%. It's only a few dollars to me for someone else's livelihood. I used to be a server as well, and even though my income was okay I worked 55-70 hours a week and still couldn't afford to live without roommates.

[einhander]

10% + complaint to manager = shit service

Double tax = standard service

20% = good service (most places I go)

30% = excellent service (really good restaurants)

50% = above and beyond (done this twice).

[jhaurimn]

My girlfriend works as a server at a resturaunt. I seriously hate the amount of times she recieves NO TIP or like $3 on a $80 check. That chart that says the average tip is 17-20% is bull shit. When we go out, we always tip 25%+ if the service is good. Granted, other servers always tip well. But its how servers make their living.

[Thizzelle]

meh

[Rustyduktape]

a dollar for every 5, and I round up. if the service is great, ill give more.

[Vivek]

You must work in this industry.

Doesn't Carl's Jr. bring your food out to you if you seat? Should they get a tip? I mean you define tipping by sitting down, & McDonald's sometimes brings your food out to you when asked to move forward. Do they get a tip?

I've never done so, but it wouldn't be bad to throw them a buck for walking it over. But that's vastly different…you're ordering at the counter and then in very rare circumstances someone may bring you a tray.

I get $10 haircuts and normally give $15. Guy spent like 45 minutes last time, it was ridiculous but he did a good job and put up with me making many adjustments. The lady who used to own the place charged $12 at first, I gave her $15. She raised it to $14 and I bumped up to $20. It's just easier than asking for like 3 bucks back. I get takeout wings sometimes and usually pay $35 for a $30 bill. I don't eat out too often (at sit down restaurants), if it's under $10 (probably $7-8) I'll just leave a $10 usually. Anything over normally throw them 20%. I've never truly received amazing service that really warranted a huge tip, but they have bills to pay.

[Hooffenstein HD]

Not 'merican but I tip absolutely nothing. They get paid to do their job. I pay for what I purchase.