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Tipping in restaurants - what's your criteria?

(81 Posts)
M0nica Sat 14-Dec-19 23:10:05

He is just a skinflint.

MissAdventure Sat 14-Dec-19 22:52:32

I don't tip if I think the service is poor, but 20 mins waiting would be fine.

Hetty58 Sat 14-Dec-19 22:43:48

I don't see a 20 minute wait as 'poor service' myself. I give 10% or thereabouts if everything is satisfactory.

tanith Sat 14-Dec-19 22:42:15

10% if all is well but if the waiter can’t be bothered being friendly then I’ve been known to leave nothing.

Greenfinch Sat 14-Dec-19 22:36:54

We give a 10% tip if everything is good but reduce it for poor service or any other problems.If we are overcharged we point it out and don't leave a tip at all.

grannyrebel7 Sat 14-Dec-19 22:32:39

Just been for a Christmas meal with a group of friends. The meal was lovely but we were kept waiting about 20 mins for the starters. I didn't have one so it didn't really bother me. The other courses were prompt. However, when the bill came one member of our party refused to give a tip because of the wait. His argument being that if poor service was tipped then there wouldn't be a need to try and improve it. I hadn't thought of it like that as I always tip or not depending on the attitude of the waitress/ waiter. What does everyone else think?