Is tipping now expected in Ireland?

16-12-2015 11:16PM

I do tip, unless the service is bad. But I don't like tipping.

I dont mind tipping delivery drivers cos they seem to get shafted by the system in terms of how much they get paid (as far as I know it's fairly low) but people waiting on tables in restaurants etc are at least getting minimum wage. And min. wage is set to go up in the new year.

I'm not saying it's an easy job or anything, but they are already getting paid well enough for what they do. It's not like the US where there's a reliance on tipping. Generally speaking, I'd hazard a guess that most of the people working in restaurants, when the tips are added in, are probably making more money than those they're serving.

Mister Vain · 16-12-2015 11:18PM

A waiter chased me out of a cafe in San Francisco once and said, "Excuse me sir, was there something wrong with the service? Your tip was kinda small." I don't be dealing with that shyte in Ireland.

The Rape of Lucretia · 16-12-2015 11:19PM

Tipping barbers ?!€??!

When TF did that become a thing ?

Aongus Von Bismarck · 16-12-2015 11:19PM

When I'm back in Ireland I will tip in a restaurant if the service has been exemplary. This means the type of service that is friendly yet not overbearing. A strong knowledge of the wine list with recommendations on a wine to match each course if serving by the glass. No tattoos, silly beards or converse runners - which seems to be a look in vogue these days even in more formal restaurants. It's the type of service that comes naturally to some waiters and waitresses. The amount of the tip will vary depending on the level of service, the atmosphere of the establishment, and the quality of the food.

I always leave a €6 tip for my barber here in Frankfurt; two twenty euro notes for the combined cut and tip. I've been going to the same barber for four years now and always enjoy his company, as well as always being guaranteed a damn fine haircut that has me looking my best.

J Mysterio · 16-12-2015 11:23PM

Amazed that tipping barbers is a thing.

Mister Vain · 16-12-2015 11:23PM

Does cow tipping count?

oceanman · 16-12-2015 11:23PM

I never tip in restaurants ect...it just encourages employers to pay crap wages to their staff.

kettlehead · 16-12-2015 11:23PM

Aongus Von Bismarck wrote: »

When I'm back in Ireland I will tip in a restaurant if the service has been exemplary. This means the type of service that is friendly yet not overbearing. A strong knowledge of the wine list with recommendations on a wine to match each course if serving by the glass. No tattoos, silly beards or converse runners - which seems to be a look in vogue these days even in more formal restaurants. It's the type of service that comes naturally to some waiters and waitresses. The amount of the tip will vary depending on the level of service, the atmosphere of the establishment, and the quality of the food.

I always leave a €6 tip for my barber here in Frankfurt; two twenty euro notes for the combined cut and tip. I've been going to the same barber for four years now and always enjoy his company, as well as always being guaranteed a damn fine haircut that has me looking my best.

Are you from the 19th century?

16-12-2015 11:27PM

oceanman wrote: »

I never tip in restaurants ect...it just encourages employers to pay crap wages to their staff.

Not exactly true, we have minimum wages as a statutory requirement.

anothernight · 16-12-2015 11:27PM

I leave a bit of change after a lunch out, if I happen to have some. Same with dinner, unless the service was bad (no tip at all then) or very good, in which case I'll leave at least 10% or more if the service is really exemplary.

I don't tip hairdressers. I also don't tip taxi drivers, but then I can't see how I would when they nearly always round down the fare anyway. Come to think of it, is that a common thing or is that just me?

The Rape of Lucretia · 16-12-2015 11:28PM

kettlehead wrote: »

Are you from the 19th century?

6 Euro tip for a barber makes him more like from the 24th century, with a period of hyper inflation thrown in somewhere.

€6. :eek:
WTF has happened to the world? Did I miss a referendum, state takeover by totalitarian barbers, or do a Woody Allen Sleeper?

I'll wake up in the morning and everything will be normal again.

EagererBeaver · 16-12-2015 11:29PM

Take away? Only if delivery is free.

Taxi drivers?! With the prices they charge in Dublin?! Grumble all you want you ****, you're getting nowt more and yes, I'm waiting here until you give me the last 50c of change you left off.

One eyed Jack · 16-12-2015 11:36PM

kettlehead wrote: »

Are you from the 19th century?

Nah I'd be pretty much the same as Aongus (though when dining out, I don't base tipping on the atmosphere of the restaurant as they're always excellent and the staff provide an excellent service). I'd tip my barber because they always make that extra effort to squeeze me in if they have full books and so on, I get an excellent haircut regardless! I'd tip in taxis, cafes bars and hotels just if I feel like it tbh, I'm never pushed, and certainly if I'm paying by card, I'm not going to be tipping.

I'd prefer to see card payments become more common tbh, or cashless transactions by phone, as I hate carrying cash anyway.

EagererBeaver · 16-12-2015 11:36PM

The Rape of Lucretia wrote: »

6 Euro tip for a barber makes him more like from the 24th century, with a period of hyper inflation thrown in somewhere.

€6. :eek:
WTF has happened to the world? Did I miss a referendum, state takeover by totalitarian barbers, or do a Woody Allen Sleeper?

I'll wake up in the morning and everything will be normal again.

Never mind the 6e tip, it's the 34e haircut he needs to worry about.

Mourinho · 16-12-2015 11:40PM

I have to say the only time I've ever heard of tips been given to workers in Ireland is on this site, honestly never seen or heard anyone on about it in RL.

the_pen_turner · 16-12-2015 11:42PM

One eyed Jack wrote: »

Nah I'd be pretty much the same as Aongus (though when dining out, I don't base tipping on the atmosphere of the restaurant as they're always excellent and the staff provide an excellent service). I'd tip my barber because they always make that extra effort to squeeze me in if they have full books and so on, I get an excellent haircut regardless! I'd tip in taxis, cafes bars and hotels just if I feel like it tbh, I'm never pushed, and certainly if I'm paying by card, I'm not going to be tipping.

I'd prefer to see card payments become more common tbh, or cashless transactions by phone, as I hate carrying cash anyway.

what. you tip him because he allowed you to cut in line

if I was in that queue I would be mad and wouldn't put up with that crap

One eyed Jack · 16-12-2015 11:45PM

anothernight wrote: »

I leave a bit of change after a lunch out, if I happen to have some. Same with dinner, unless the service was bad (no tip at all then) or very good, in which case I'll leave at least 10% or more if the service is really exemplary.

I don't tip hairdressers. I also don't tip taxi drivers, but then I can't see how I would when they nearly always round down the fare anyway. Come to think of it, is that a common thing or is that just me?

Rounding down the fare? I'd doubt it's as common as taxi drivers rounding up the fare tbh. If they try rounding up the fare on me, I'll just point to what's on the meter, but if they say nothing I'll round it up and possibly tip them anyway -

A fare of €17.20, if they round it up to €18, I'll pay them €20 and wait till I get my change. If they round it down to €15, I'll give them €20, and tell them hold the change, and if they don't say anything, I'll just hand them the €20 and wish them a safe journey home themselves.

Aongus Von Bismarck · 16-12-2015 11:45PM

EagererBeaver wrote: »

Never mind the 6e tip, it's the 34e haircut he needs to worry about.

I get a wash and condition with a premium shampoo and conditioner. A fantastic haircut by a true professional that is exactly to my specifications. He's a genuinely nice man to boot. I enjoy his company. This is followed up by a hair tonic, head and neck massage, and my choice of styling product.

It's very much worth it. I've a customer facing role, and a good haircut is part of the package I present to our clients.

Paramite Pie · 16-12-2015 11:46PM

Jayop wrote: »

It is part of the culture here in certain situations, restaurants, some taxis and things like hair cuts. People working in food service rely on it and deserve it if the service is decent. 10% is my standard and if the service is better than normal I'll give a bit extra.

Anyone not tipping as standard in restaurants is a bit of a stingy git.

No, they don't. I've worked in minimum wage jobs for years -- I learned to budget. If you want to tip, then fine. But don't judge the rest of us for normal practice.

That being said if I had a better job then maybe I'd tip more.

hmmm wrote: »

Restaurants yes if I get good service - 10%. I don't see why we shouldn't incentivise people to give good service.

It's a sad situation if people need an incentive to do their job well. A tip is appreciated but should never be expected.

rubadub · 16-12-2015 11:47PM

J Mysterio wrote: »

50%?! Are you out of your mind?!

The whole % thing is ridiculous, if he buys a 200 euro bottle of champagne does the waiter really deserve 100euro for opening it?

Deleted User wrote: »

, but they are already getting paid well enough for what they do. It's not like the US where there's a reliance on tipping. .

This is no longer the case in most states. There was a law passed whereby if the workers did not make up min wage from tips the employer had to pay them the shortfall. So in most, if not all states, they are all effectively on the min wage. Some restaurants have banned tipping, and have notes on the menu along the lines of "please do not tip, we actually pay the staff a reasonable wage already and they are aware of our policy"

EagererBeaver wrote: »

Take away? Only if delivery is free.

a lot of places with "free delivery" will have "walk in discounts", i.e. there is a delivery charge. They should be getting paid a min wage, otherwise you are just encouraging nixers and black market employment. No sympathy for them, I know several people who were drivers and cleaned up.

The Rape of Lucretia · 16-12-2015 11:49PM

Aongus Von Bismarck wrote: »

exactly to my specifications.

Please tell us you are indeed German.
Surely only a German could have 'specifications' for his haircut ?

(thats worse even than Sheldon Cooper and his hair cut records, and he is fictional).

ongarboy · 16-12-2015 11:49PM

Mourinho wrote: »

I have to say the only time I've ever heard of tips been given to workers in Ireland is on this site, honestly never seen or heard anyone on about it in RL.

Do you eat out much in mid market to fine dining restaurants? It would be the norm in Ireland in my opinion to tip waiting staff there (provided the service warranted it and it usually does) and practically everyone I've ever eaten out with in such restaurants would do the same. I can't believe you've never come across that in Ireland unless you never eat in such places.

I also tip taxi drivers to round up the fare to the nearest fiver and will give delivery drivers a euro or two. I used to tip barbers but can now cut/shave my own hair.:) I also tip bar/lounge staff that take and serve drinks orders at your table but never tip orders at the counter.

One eyed Jack · 16-12-2015 11:52PM

the_pen_turner wrote: »

what. you tip him because he allowed you to cut in line

Nah I just mean that he'll squeeze me in even though he's up the walls busy, and tipping is only supposed to be a small gratitude, not a bribe

if I was in that queue I would be mad and wouldn't put up with that crap

Neither would I tbh, nor would my barber, he'd ignore the person that queue skipped and ask the person who was supposed to be next to step up.

J Mysterio · 16-12-2015 11:53PM

Aongus Von Bismarck wrote: »

I get a wash and condition with a premium shampoo and conditioner. A fantastic haircut by a true professional that is exactly to my specifications. He's a genuinely nice man to boot. I enjoy his company. This is followed up by a hair tonic, head and neck massage, and my choice of styling product.

It's very much worth it. I've a customer facing role, and a good haircut is part of the package I present to our clients.

Head and neck massage?

You're slipping man.

Tarzana2 · 16-12-2015 11:54PM

I don't understand tipping hairdressers. Hair cuts aren't cheap!

I round up for taxi, tip delivery drivers €2 or so, and tip ten percent in restaurants. I'm not entirely comfortable with tipping culture but it is what it is.

carlostj22 · 16-12-2015 11:54PM

Spread the wealth to the thickos cos I've got a modicum of sympathy for those that love tha dollar, if u know what's happening u can make money easy so I'm partial about it

darkpagandeath · 16-12-2015 11:55PM

Nope it's an American Idea topping up waiter/waitress salary due to being paid nothing. We have minimum wage and labour laws here absolutely no need. And tbh most of the time the owner gets a cut here.

EagererBeaver · 16-12-2015 11:55PM

Aongus Von Bismarck wrote: »

I get a wash and condition with a premium shampoo and conditioner. A fantastic haircut by a true professional that is exactly to my specifications. He's a genuinely nice man to boot. I enjoy his company. This is followed up by a hair tonic, head and neck massage, and my choice of styling product.

It's very much worth it. I've a customer facing role, and a good haircut is part of the package I present to our clients.

Is it for advertising hair products as a hair product model? If not, trust me, they don't give a **** if you get your haircut from Jack round the corner and use dax wax out of the pound shop. But whatever floats your boat.

anothernight · 16-12-2015 11:56PM

One eyed Jack wrote: »

Rounding down the fare? I'd doubt it's as common as taxi drivers rounding up the fare tbh. If they try rounding up the fare on me, I'll just point to what's on the meter, but if they say nothing I'll round it up and possibly tip them anyway -

Yeah, I never thought much about it until I started typing about never tipping taxi drivers!

These days I nearly always use the same local taxi driver who gives us a discount anyway (I guess it pays to be loyal) but when I use other taxi drivers and I'm by myself, I've often had the fare rounded down, both in Ireland and in England, and sometimes not just by a few cent. Maybe they just think I'm really poor. :P It's never happened when I was with other people though.

MOH · 16-12-2015 11:56PM

Just the tip!

Is tipping now expected in Ireland?

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