The economy may have turned some off of tipping at bars and restaurants. Also, many may not know what is expected for a tip these days. Here are a few suggestions and suggestions to keep away from shame.
A few not getting tips anymore
One California waiter got a tip with a card that said, "I must cut back on discretionary spending and gratuities. I wish it didn't have to be this way for both of us." According to Detroit News, this is taking place all over.
Do not stiff workers
Workers need tips to survive, and when you take that away from the, you are also taking away their livelihood.
Record Searchlight reports that one restaurant worker told Lennie Copeland, "If you can afford to eat out, you can afford to tip. Otherwise, stick to macaroni and cheese at home."
According to Copeland, while the federal minimum wage is $7.50 an hour, restaurant workers usually make closer to $2.13 an hour. That, with an average infusion of tips, gives them about $15 to $20 an hour.
To make matters worse, restaurant workers have to share their tips with the other employees, including cooks, janitors, dishwashers and bussers. In addition, each is anticipated to claim a minimum 8 percent a week to the IRS for taxation. However, according to Wes Babcock at Cattlemen's Steakhouse, the IRS may red flag restaurant employees who claim less than 12 percent tips.
Tipping recommendations 101
Follow these guidelines for tipping.
A few older diners may remember when 10 percent was customary for nearly all tipping. Today a little more is expected. According to etiquette experts, today it is customary to give 15 to 20 percent of the pre-tax bill to waiters and waitresses.
Tipping.org explained that a buffet only requires a five to 10 percent tip since you are doing your own serving.
You never have to pay more than 50 cents to $2 at a coffee or deli counter assuming you spend less than $30.
When picking up a to-go order from a restaurant, Tipthepizzaguy states it is customary to give 10 percent to the counter person.
A minimum $3 tip when someone delivers pizza is expected, though it should be about 15 percent.
A few not getting tips anymore
One California waiter got a tip with a card that said, "I must cut back on discretionary spending and gratuities. I wish it didn't have to be this way for both of us." According to Detroit News, this is taking place all over.
Do not stiff workers
Workers need tips to survive, and when you take that away from the, you are also taking away their livelihood.
Record Searchlight reports that one restaurant worker told Lennie Copeland, "If you can afford to eat out, you can afford to tip. Otherwise, stick to macaroni and cheese at home."
According to Copeland, while the federal minimum wage is $7.50 an hour, restaurant workers usually make closer to $2.13 an hour. That, with an average infusion of tips, gives them about $15 to $20 an hour.
To make matters worse, restaurant workers have to share their tips with the other employees, including cooks, janitors, dishwashers and bussers. In addition, each is anticipated to claim a minimum 8 percent a week to the IRS for taxation. However, according to Wes Babcock at Cattlemen's Steakhouse, the IRS may red flag restaurant employees who claim less than 12 percent tips.
Tipping recommendations 101
Follow these guidelines for tipping.
A few older diners may remember when 10 percent was customary for nearly all tipping. Today a little more is expected. According to etiquette experts, today it is customary to give 15 to 20 percent of the pre-tax bill to waiters and waitresses.
Tipping.org explained that a buffet only requires a five to 10 percent tip since you are doing your own serving.
You never have to pay more than 50 cents to $2 at a coffee or deli counter assuming you spend less than $30.
When picking up a to-go order from a restaurant, Tipthepizzaguy states it is customary to give 10 percent to the counter person.
A minimum $3 tip when someone delivers pizza is expected, though it should be about 15 percent.