Do you Tip?

Not only did I tip 20% in the US, if it was good service, I'd even put in a good word.

Once when room service cleared a mountain of a mess from my kitchen, not only did I leave a tip, I emailed corporate and let the hotels manager know of the a.m.a.z.i.n.g job room service did. I ended up staying in the hotel for 6 months and the room service was top notch, every single day. I wasn't required to, I guess, but I know the cleaning would have taken a lot of effort and the lady did it very thoroughly - I can be a real nosy ******* sometimes - and go the other way of making every effort to express my displeasure.

 

Last time we went away o/s for a few weeks stayed in the same room all the time in a US based hotel chain..The cleaners who are all employed within the company worldwide are all on internships and it's very hard work and the times they work..Every morning before we would go we would leave a mars bar and five bucks will a simple note thanks for looking after us on the lounge room table ..
Everyday when we came back there was 2 small bottles of wine fruit mineral water and they made 2 swans on the bed each day out of the extra bath towels for free,,so yes i tip in my own way..

 

That's a nice touch.

 

We do the same at every place we stay at,just makes the person feel important because if they work their way up they will become the manager ,plus the timeframe per room to clean per floor you would have to run too finish the rooms..

 

I have no embarrassment when it comes to not tipping. I've been to the States a number of times and it all depends on the situation on whether I'll tip or not. I understand that some of their wages come from tipping, but if they are going to be snippy or lazy or deliberately give you certain bill denominations to force a bigger tip, then I will refuse a tip. Also, if all they have done is bring your food and then not bothered with you again, I'll give a very small tip. But again, it all depends on the price of the food and the establishment I'm in.

Of course if it's a place that I frequent a lot or my mate goes to regularly, we will tip well. I also have a friend with a restaurant in LA... The thing is, it's not hard to get decent tips in the US if you do things the correct way, but so many waiters/waitresses just can't help themselves. Plus there are certain customers waiters and waitresses don't want to serve - Foreigners are one of them, so if you are with Americans, let them order for you as you'll get better service.

EDIT: I just saw the posters re hotel tipping for cleaning... YES! I always do that. It makes a massive difference.

 

Always tip in US at least 20% of total bill.

In Australia I also tip dependent on service.

 

Back in the US.

Interesting, how some business' operate, they have a separate selection when paying bill for tipping, there are various options which you can select for tipping, starting with 15%, 16%.....upto 20%.

MTR

 

Back in the US.

Interesting, how some business' operate, they have a separate selection when paying bill for tipping, there are various options which you can select for tipping, starting with 15%, 16%.....upto 20%.

MTR

 

My tipping is also affected by the amount that I expect to pay for the meal. EFTPOS terminal was offered the other night with the bill, it prompted for the tip (most don't set it up this way and miss out) - restaurant ended up with 20%

 

I always give feedback when I receive good service. I know that most people only complain not compliment.

 

I will often tip in AUS for nice meals, when the service has been great.

Haven't been to the US, but when in SEA I will also tip.

My partner also gets upset with me when travelling about how much I tip, but that's mainly because she has no idea that the 10,000 note I have them is only ~$10AUD

 

No way known.
Aren't we already the second dearest country on earth,l'm not tipping as well at our prices we're already ripped of blind.
Don't forget in countries like the US where they tip, everything is 3x better value than here.

 

I often tell the workers I buy stuff from to "keep the change" but it is not a standard practice to Tip in Aus.

For eg; If I go to a restaurant and the service is decent, and the bill comes to say; $112 I will hand over $120 and say "keep the change", or if I buy a few items from the supermarket and the bill is say; $18.50 I'll hand over $20 and say "keep the change"...that sort of thing.

 

Just got back from US and we got the worst service at a restaurant, and attitude on top of it, so we did not tip. Not tipping anyone for bad service.

 

I am sure you would have a bad attitude too if you were trying to live on their pittance of a salary.

Also, you aren't just tipping the waiteress/waiter, tips are shared with back of house staff.

AUS minimum wage is great in comparison

 

Tipping should occur less than 10% or so of the time, otherwise it loses it's meaning and becomes a charge or a tax.
If a tip is expected, it's not really a tip or a gratitude, now is it?

 

we tip a minimum of 18% now and if its a real cheapie Mex restaurant we sometimes tip 50%. Its just dependent on the scenario

 

Agree our wages are much higher than min wage in USA.

However, bad service, rude behaviour wont cut it regardless. Would you be happy to pay a tip for cold food, waiting more than 1 hour because they probably forgot to place the order, yet others have their food, no drink service..and then wants to blame the cook... I don't think that works too well with clients.

 

But our prices and taxes and fees and charges are double and triple everywhere else and costs of living is one of the highest in the world and much higher than the US anyway isn't ?
So does our so called higher min wage , even actually go any further here than the US min wage does there?
And aren't we the highest household debt here than just about anywhere else in the world ?