To those who live in or who have visited the United States.

Growing up in the 90’s, the “minimum acceptable” tip was 10%, average was 15%, and a good tip was 20%. These days, I just round to the nearest dollar and tip 20%, but I’ve heard these days it’s not unusual to tip up to 40%!

What do you usually do?

  • Dr. Wesker@lemmy.sdf.orgEnglish
    10·
    15 hours ago

    I’m almost always a 25%. I used to work in the industry in a previous lifetime, and tips were what kept me afloat. Now I’m an overpaid professional, and have no qualm paying it forward.

    The only situations I will tip much less is if:

    • Service was just absolutely fucking abysmal due to very clear negligence.
    • It’s one of these new hipster restaurants that keep popping up, where you order and pay for your food upfront and are expected to tip then as well, without knowing how service will be. I’m not talking about food carts or kiosks either, these are actual restaurants. I hate the expectation that I should just pay an extra premium without even having a chance to evaluate the experience.