Gratuity

I've always wondered who others tip, and who others don't tip.


I personally will tip anyone that goes out of their way, or does way more than necessary to assist me.

I regularly tip:
Waiters / Waitresses;
People who pump gas in winter;
Sub Shop associates if they do an exceptional job
Cable Man


I will NOT tip:
Cashiers
Salespeople
Anyone who isn't polite.


What about you? What are your viewpoints?

 

Nobody "tips" here in New Zealand, I don't see why anyone else should either... they get paid for their products or services already.

 

That's interesting. Restaurants over here often have "suggested gratuity" on them. I usually tip lower because they're assuming that I'm going to leave a lot of money.

They don't tip at all there?

 

In the US at least, they're really not. Minimum wage for tipped employees is $2.13/h as opposed to $7.25/h

 

Although if they do not get enough tips to get them above $7.25 an hour, the business must cover it.

 

I do not tip, they get a salary.

But if someone does a very hard job for you or helps you much, you can leave tips, but I think that a honest Thanks is worth more than several cents.

 

I've worked in a restaurant and you wouldn't believe how angry they get if you don't leave a decent tip.

 

I never tiped in Geman, in germany no1 except to leave him a tip.

 

I generally tip if anyone does a service for me, if a cashier is being exceptional polite/upbeat I'll leave a tip too.

When eating at restaurants, I leave at least 20%, delivery I generally tip 10%

Imagine if you were in there shoes, a small tip would definitely make your day more enjoyable.