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Furry · 03-04-2007, 02:05 PM

Here in the UK tipping is fairly optional and any service charge included in the bill is pretty rare, although it is normal to see a service change applied to parties of over 8 or so. We have a minimum wage that works out at current exchange rates at about $10 - 12, about £5, so tipping to make ends meet for my server doesn't really enter into my thought processes at all.

I'll tip when I think a tip is deserved - tips for me are just that, they have to be earned. Mostly I tip for speedy and discreet service. I won't tip for clumsy or slow service, but 10% is about the norm, unless service is superlative in which case it'll depend on the bill. Also, if I get the feeling that tips are expected, I won't tip.

I've had the privilege of visiting the US few times, and mostly when in Rome... etc, but places or servers that are unsubtle about expected tipping totally hack me off. It's not part of your wages, it's a reward for going above and beyond the standards I expect from you in your job. That said, I've been to a few places where service has been quite frankly heroic - that deserves extra reward.

"Here's your starter, Sir, but I'm afraid your main will be slightly delayed."
"Oh?"
"Unfortunately, the kitchen has caught fire."

Had it not been for the burning smell a few minutes later, I wouldn't have believed him. My main course still arrived on time...

03-04-2007, 02:05 PM	#22 (permalink)
Furry Crazy Location: UK	Here in the UK tipping is fairly optional and any service charge included in the bill is pretty rare, although it is normal to see a service change applied to parties of over 8 or so. We have a minimum wage that works out at current exchange rates at about $10 - 12, about £5, so tipping to make ends meet for my server doesn't really enter into my thought processes at all. I'll tip when I think a tip is deserved - tips for me are just that, they have to be earned. Mostly I tip for speedy and discreet service. I won't tip for clumsy or slow service, but 10% is about the norm, unless service is superlative in which case it'll depend on the bill. Also, if I get the feeling that tips are expected, I won't tip. I've had the privilege of visiting the US few times, and mostly when in Rome... etc, but places or servers that are unsubtle about expected tipping totally hack me off. It's not part of your wages, it's a reward for going above and beyond the standards I expect from you in your job. That said, I've been to a few places where service has been quite frankly heroic - that deserves extra reward. "Here's your starter, Sir, but I'm afraid your main will be slightly delayed." "Oh?" "Unfortunately, the kitchen has caught fire." Had it not been for the burning smell a few minutes later, I wouldn't have believed him. My main course still arrived on time... __________________ Furry is the leader of his own cult, the "Furballs of Doom". They sit about chanting "Doom, Doom, Doom". (From a random shot in the dark by SirLance)