Why is 20% normal now? I usually tip 15%-20% but I don’t think

Jan 28, 2023
6:01:03pm

cougarfann888 All-American

20% is normal. I still think 15% is baseline. The cost of food has gone up substantially so 15% is a lot more and has kept up with inflation.

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Suggested Tip on the bill....

Xenon

1/28/23 11:27am

15, 18, 22

cougarfann888

1/28/23 11:31am

Correct answer. I consider 15% to be standard, but since I order water and

TailgateU

1/28/23 11:34am

15%....unless the server was really good.

WJCougar

1/28/23 11:32am

"Creates a fun atmosphere"? What do you mean by that?

Schultz is back

1/28/23 11:43am

Yea but that isn’t happening. They get paid 2 something a hour. So if you

Blue for Life

1/28/23 12:04pm

Somebody that doesn't just take your order and deliver your food.

WJCougar

1/28/23 5:08pm

20% is the normal now. Tipping 15% is saying they did something wrong.

Blue for Life

1/28/23 12:07pm

20% is normal? Good for you.

WJCougar

1/28/23 5:09pm

Why is 20% normal now? I usually tip 15%-20% but I don’t think

cougarfann888

1/28/23 6:01pm

Here is an article, and I had read that a long time ago.

Blue for Life

1/28/23 8:24pm

Sounds like a good question for a poll.

ManicBlue

1/28/23 11:34am

Yeah, but that is kind of like the suggest tip at the restaurant...

Xenon

1/28/23 11:41am

You realize you gave 5 options already in your OP right? If you don't know how to make a poll just ask. hahaha

ManicBlue

1/28/23 11:53am

No tip, just make it part of the meal.

ochobeeguy

1/28/23 11:40am

I wish this was the case.

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