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It's not that hard, and doesn't vary from state to state. I agree, we would be better off if we did away with it, but it's very easy to understand. Whenever y
by illumin8 10y ago
It's not that hard, and doesn't vary from state to state. I agree, we would be better off if we did away with it, but it's very easy to understand.
Whenever you eat in a sit-down, full service restaurant, you typically want to leave 15-20% of the full purchase price of the food as a tip. Don't feel obligated to do this at fast food restaurants or anywhere where you get the food at the counter. It's not that hard to remember this, but I agree, it can create some socially awkward circumstances, especially for tourists who "forget" about the custom.
- return0 10y agoIt varies, 15% in california would be considered low, and you would never know why the waiter made that weird face. It is weird in taxis. And what is the proper etiquette in a bar? And what kind of bar? A bellboy? More generally, however, a 'tip' is supposed to be an arbitrary amount out of someone's good heart. The fact that it is a preset amount, and you need a calculator, is weird and time-consuming. Again, it may not look so from the inside. My assumption is that it's a relic from a time when workers were uneducated and by default rude. It really seems like an ancient thing nowadays.