serious thread: tipping in places

murreemurree · 18-06-2011 11:42PM #1

im wondering do people always tip in cafes, taxis etc? i always tip between 10 and 20 percent of the bill and feel that maybe i could save money if i didnt have to. so does everybody tip? is it rude not to?

Elmidena · 18-06-2011 11:43PM

I tend to tip unless mega unhappy with the service or food, or if the prices were off the wall! Also hate the obligatory service charge, I'm happy enough to tip for a job well done but feel a bit miffed that that nicety is demanded on top of a big bill instead of politely hoped for

Ruu_Old · 18-06-2011 11:44PM

Only if the service is top notch (and only in America, not in Ireland), otherwise the back of me feckin' hand you'll get! :mad:

Kasabian · 18-06-2011 11:44PM

Quick calculation tells me that you would save 10 to 20 percent by not tipping.

As a rule I tip for good service, anything less they can fcuk off. Take some pride in your job and respect your customer isn't alot to ask.

WoollyRedHat · 18-06-2011 11:44PM

First thing that came to my mind when I read title was cow tipping, disappointed tbh

OPENROAD · 18-06-2011 11:45PM

Anyone ever tip the pilots on a plane if they get you there on time?

Wolfe Tone · 18-06-2011 11:45PM

I never tip cause I'm a cheap bastard.

That_Guy · 18-06-2011 11:45PM

I'd usually throw a couple of euro but it all depends on the service. If the service was awful then I wouldn't bother.

Ruu_Old · 18-06-2011 11:45PM

OPENROAD wrote: »

Anyone ever tip the pilots on a plane if they get you there on time?

I give them a big clap instead.

magicianz · 18-06-2011 11:45PM

10 - 20 % percent is boom time tips! Grade the service on a level from 1-10 and give that percent-ish

mikemac · 18-06-2011 11:46PM

Table for two please, pay standard price

Table for six please, pay standard price plus service charge

The restaurant business, where you give more business and you get charged extra.

Most any other business you'd get a discount.

OPENROAD · 18-06-2011 11:46PM

Ruu wrote: »

I give them a big clap instead.

I do that in a the taxi instead of a tip

DonalN · 18-06-2011 11:47PM

WoollyRedHat wrote: »

First thing that came to my mind when I read title was cow tipping, disappointed tbh

Depends on the quality of the milk!

SeaFields · 18-06-2011 11:47PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-qV9wVGb38

ScumLord · 18-06-2011 11:49PM

I tip in resturants because it's the norm, but I don't like doing it. I'm of the opinion that the price quoted is what I should pay, the staff get paid a wage if they think they deserve more get another job.
I don't accept this "uh we don't get payed much we relie on tips". That might work in other countries but there are plenty of people on the same wage that don't get tips just be happy your in a proffesion that has the possibility of earning a bit extra on the side every so often. It shouldn't be expected.
Damned Americans fault it is.

Daegerty · 18-06-2011 11:53PM

Tipping is a stupid practice that will only lead to employers paying people feck all hoping the customers will pick up the price while continuing to entice people in with seemingly low prices, as is already the case in the US

hondasam · 19-06-2011 03:38AM

I always give a tip unless the service was exceptionally bad.

J. Marston · 19-06-2011 03:44AM

The pizza delivery man and the barber MIGHT get a couple of euro every now and then.

That's about it.

Coriolanus · 19-06-2011 07:35AM

Deliverymen get whatever change is to the nearest fiver, cause they never carry change and I'm not arsed rooting around for coin.

Other than that I'll rarely tip, in Ireland at least. Our minimum wage is more than sufficient to live on.

In other countries, like America, I'll tip, because they work a damn sight harder than waitresses etc in Ireland but make less.

mattjack · 19-06-2011 07:50AM

Nevore wrote: »

Deliverymen get whatever change is to the nearest fiver, cause they never carry change and I'm not arsed rooting around for coin.

Other than that I'll rarely tip, in Ireland at least. Our minimum wage is more than sufficient to live on.

In other countries, like America, I'll tip, because they work a damn sight harder than waitresses etc in Ireland but make less.

How do you know waitresses in "other countries" work a damn sight harder....? have you ate in every restaurant in Ireland..? do Polish waitresses work harder at home or here ? Is there a "rate my service" table for staff in restaurants etc....a lot of people use America as the standard for a comment about tipping..I,ve been there a few times and the service is more or less the same as here..

BengaLover · 19-06-2011 07:51AM

Thought this thread was gonna be about cow tipping in some areas of ireland.:(

Coriolanus · 19-06-2011 07:55AM

mattjack wrote: »

How do you know waitresses in "other countries" work a damn sight harder....? have you ate in every restaurant in Ireland..? do Polish waitresses work harder at home or here ? Is there a "rate my service" table for staff in restaurants etc....a lot of people use America as the standard for a comment about tipping..I,ve been there a few times and the service is more or less the same as here..

No, I haven't "ate" in every restaurant in Ireland. No idea about the Poles, I can only speak for countries that I have eaten in and from that experience, I get my coffee refilled faster, I get more than a grudging welcome and smile and overall the experience is ten times more pleasant.

Mr.Crinklewood · 19-06-2011 08:16AM

Ruu wrote: »

I give them a big clap instead.

Is this linked to the cow tipping?

melb · 19-06-2011 08:19AM

Nah we're not yanks.

alwaysadub · 19-06-2011 09:07AM

If I was out for a big meal in a restaurant and got good service, I'd leave a bit of change as a tip, wouldn't be working out percentages though!
I do tip delivery drivers though for some reason.

Minstrel27 · 19-06-2011 09:15AM

I don't tip. What Mr Pink says in that video posted above sums up my feelings on the matter.

Ally Dick · 19-06-2011 09:16AM

BengaLover wrote: »

Thought this thread was gonna be about cow tipping in some areas of ireland.:(

We heard ya the first time, and it wasn't funny then either

happydayz8 · 19-06-2011 09:20AM

I only tip if I'm really happy. However, if the service was really bad I tip 1 cent in the hope it will piss them off.

2011abc · 19-06-2011 09:26AM

10-15% is obscene !The guy who said rate 1-10 and tip as that % isnt far off .I probably average 2-5 quid and maybe 5% ...15% would be nine quid on a 60 euro meal ...just plain mental.

Naikon · 19-06-2011 09:34AM

Tip if you recieve good service. Otherwise don't.

mconigol · 19-06-2011 01:13PM

Hold on a sec....

Labeling you thread as a "serious thread" actually works? wtf?

serious thread: tipping in places

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