how much supposed to tip at buffet? - GoFuckYourself.com

hank · 08-04-2002, 06:23 PM

i tell my friend that i give 10% and he said i was crazy.
am i crazy?

tree · 08-04-2002, 06:24 PM

dont tip them anything its a buffet they prolly bukkake the food in the back anyway

Pipecrew · 08-04-2002, 06:24 PM

yeah you are, althought its common, I agree with your friend....... I dont understand why people in the "service" industry expect tips on takeout either....

foe · 08-04-2002, 06:27 PM

Yeh, anyone ever see reservoir dogs ..... Explained perfectly there along with what just like a virgin means

StupidNewbie · 08-04-2002, 06:28 PM

Is it a buffet where they seat you and do nothing else? If so don't tip them more then some spare change.

Vox · 08-04-2002, 06:32 PM

I would leave a 15% tip, even if it is a buffet. Sure, you have to fetch your own food, but the server cleans off your dirty plates, fills up your water, and gets you your beer and coffee.

The usual bill for me comes up to about 20$, so giving a 3$ tip doesn't hurt, a little more if she's cute and real friendly.

Mrs. ^R3K^ · 08-04-2002, 07:00 PM

Sorry I had to reply to this one. Since I worked as a waitress for years I though that you guys should have a waitresses opinion. You should always tip your waitress. Even if you eat the buffet you need to tip, because they still have to keep you drink full and clean your table and you have to remember that he/she is not even making minimum wage. I only made $2.13 an hour when I was a waitress. So you can always leave at least a dollar.

Dildozer · 08-04-2002, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by tree
dont tip them anything its a buffet they prolly bukkake the food in the back anyway

hahaha ya or put the leftovers back in the buffet

sexygoat · 08-04-2002, 07:17 PM

give them 5 bux.

sexyclicks · 08-04-2002, 07:18 PM

Give the waiter a 3-day trial

HS-Trixxxia · 08-04-2002, 07:34 PM

I agree with VOX, maybe it's a Montrealer thing but I wouldn't dare leave less than 15%. Even if it's a buffet. Besides in our province, the waiters/waitresses/bartenders and anyone else servicing in the restaurant business is taxed on the income, whether you tip them or you don't.

I remember when I was in Europe, we left like $15.00 tip on a $60.00 meal and the entire staff came out to great us and shake our hand. Now that's appreciation!!!

Freakster · 08-04-2002, 07:58 PM

Hrmm, I'm from montreal too, and waitresses -EXPECT- 15%, don't dare to come back again if you leave under that ;)

Also.. about europe.. ain't the tip included in the bill (what a scam.. they decide the %..) already? so if you left 15$ it means you left 15$ over the regular tip? :P (At least I think its like that in France)

HS-Trixxxia · 08-04-2002, 08:06 PM

Maybe in France, but not in Italy. At least, not where we went. My hubby told me that it's not customary for them to leave tips. Only the fanciest restaurants expect that you leave a tip.

Joe Sixpack · 08-04-2002, 08:26 PM

I hate countries where you're expected to tip everyone. Fuck that. The onus should be on the employer, not the customer, to ensure staff are paid a wage they can live on.

tipping

kmanrox · 08-04-2002, 08:28 PM

i tip 20% everywhere

UnseenWorld · 08-04-2002, 08:30 PM

I was taught that you don't tip unless you get table service (food ordered at the table and delivered there). However, in reality, I see some buffet places where you are served drinks, and they bus your table for you. These are low-pay people: I think it's only civil to tip them something. How much? How much did they do for you, and did they do it with courtesy?

B40 · 08-04-2002, 08:31 PM

Usually about 15%, if paying with credit, I usually round up to an even number.

Say it's about $12.73. I'll give them a tip of $2.27 or $1.27 so my card's charged at $14 or 15.

Frank W · 08-04-2002, 08:31 PM

Weak troll... You don't tip at a buffet. Maybe some change at a tip jar. http://msms.essortment.com/propertippinge_rmuv.htm Key is actual service rendered.

brightstar · 08-04-2002, 08:31 PM

always tip everyone. even the skycap. the money will just come back to ya 10 fold.

RMG · 08-04-2002, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mrs. ^R3K^
Sorry I had to reply to this one. Since I worked as a waitress for years I though that you guys should have a waitresses opinion. You should always tip your waitress. Even if you eat the buffet you need to tip, because they still have to keep you drink full and clean your table and you have to remember that he/she is not even making minimum wage. I only made $2.13 an hour when I was a waitress. So you can always leave at least a dollar.

I am a server for now (until I complete my online empire) and I find alot of people thing that servers make minimum wage and its simply not true. I get a check every two weeks for less than 20.00usd - these people depend on tips to live. You should tip accordingly in my book - 10-15%.

Zoe_Zoebaboe · 08-04-2002, 09:04 PM

yeah, living in Las Vegas im familiar with buffets. You have no need to tip, though if you like a buck or two to the person who gets your drinks.

SykkBoy · 08-04-2002, 09:55 PM

Having worked so many years in the restaurant business and the casino industry, I'm a very generous tipper, but also a very picky tipper...If I get excellent service, I go out of my way to tip well...if I get shit service I'llleave a small tip or none at all...on buffets, if they get rid of the empty plates quickly and my coffee cup or glass stay full, I usually do $1-2 per person at the table, a bit mroe for higher end buffets...with high service restaurants, I'm a 20-25% tipper and have been known to go to even 30% if my service is outstanding...

oddly, I'm a bit more stingy with tipping strippers though....

Tipping well is almost part of being a Las Vegan though...only in Las Vegas do valet drivers make what mid-level executives make in other cities...

Sly_RJ · 08-04-2002, 10:04 PM

Paying 15% is standard, but I don't remember the last time I paid that. If I pay $20 for a meal, I have no problem laying down $5 as a tip. Treat them well this time and next time they'll treat you like a king.

mailman · 08-04-2002, 10:05 PM

i would leave my dirty dishes as a tip!

roseyrid · 08-05-2002, 12:32 AM

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boneprone · 08-05-2002, 12:52 AM

only tip at the bukkake buffet

08-04-2002, 06:23 PM	#1
hank Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Hanks House Posts: 85	how much supposed to tip at buffet? i tell my friend that i give 10% and he said i was crazy. am i crazy?

08-04-2002, 06:32 PM	#6
Vox Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Montreal Posts: 2,710	I would leave a 15% tip, even if it is a buffet. Sure, you have to fetch your own food, but the server cleans off your dirty plates, fills up your water, and gets you your beer and coffee. The usual bill for me comes up to about 20$, so giving a 3$ tip doesn't hurt, a little more if she's cute and real friendly. __________________ Social profile assassination for hire

08-04-2002, 07:58 PM	#12
Freakster Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Montreal Posts: 833	Hrmm, I'm from montreal too, and waitresses -EXPECT- 15%, don't dare to come back again if you leave under that ;) Also.. about europe.. ain't the tip included in the bill (what a scam.. they decide the %..) already? so if you left 15$ it means you left 15$ over the regular tip? :P (At least I think its like that in France) __________________ 174-38-56

08-04-2002, 08:28 PM	#15
kmanrox aka K-Man Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: The Gutter Posts: 29,292	i tip 20% everywhere __________________ Crypto HODLr Crypto mining Angel investor

08-04-2002, 08:30 PM	#16
UnseenWorld Confirmed User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Portland, OR, USA Posts: 5,279	I was taught that you don't tip unless you get table service (food ordered at the table and delivered there). However, in reality, I see some buffet places where you are served drinks, and they bus your table for you. These are low-pay people: I think it's only civil to tip them something. How much? How much did they do for you, and did they do it with courtesy? __________________ SIG TOO BIG! Maximum 120x60 button and no more than 3 text lines of DEFAULT SIZE and COLOR. Unless your sig is for a GFY top banner sponsor, then you may use a 624x80 instead of a 120x60.

08-04-2002, 06:24 PM	#2
tree Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,601	dont tip them anything its a buffet they prolly bukkake the food in the back anyway

08-04-2002, 06:24 PM	#3
Pipecrew Master of Gfy.com Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 14,887	yeah you are, althought its common, I agree with your friend....... I dont understand why people in the "service" industry expect tips on takeout either....

08-04-2002, 06:27 PM	#4
foe Confirmed User Join Date: May 2002 Location: CT Posts: 5,246	Yeh, anyone ever see reservoir dogs ..... Explained perfectly there along with what just like a virgin means

08-04-2002, 06:28 PM	#5
StupidNewbie Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 864	Is it a buffet where they seat you and do nothing else? If so don't tip them more then some spare change.

08-04-2002, 07:00 PM	#7
Mrs. ^R3K^ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 1	Sorry I had to reply to this one. Since I worked as a waitress for years I though that you guys should have a waitresses opinion. You should always tip your waitress. Even if you eat the buffet you need to tip, because they still have to keep you drink full and clean your table and you have to remember that he/she is not even making minimum wage. I only made $2.13 an hour when I was a waitress. So you can always leave at least a dollar.

08-04-2002, 07:17 PM	#9
sexygoat So Fucking Banned Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 357	give them 5 bux.

08-04-2002, 07:18 PM	#10
sexyclicks Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: c9media.com Posts: 3,240	Give the waiter a 3-day trial

08-04-2002, 07:34 PM	#11
HS-Trixxxia Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Montreal Canada Posts: 2,946	I agree with VOX, maybe it's a Montrealer thing but I wouldn't dare leave less than 15%. Even if it's a buffet. Besides in our province, the waiters/waitresses/bartenders and anyone else servicing in the restaurant business is taxed on the income, whether you tip them or you don't. I remember when I was in Europe, we left like $15.00 tip on a $60.00 meal and the entire staff came out to great us and shake our hand. Now that's appreciation!!!

08-04-2002, 08:06 PM	#13
HS-Trixxxia Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Montreal Canada Posts: 2,946	Maybe in France, but not in Italy. At least, not where we went. My hubby told me that it's not customary for them to leave tips. Only the fanciest restaurants expect that you leave a tip.

08-04-2002, 08:26 PM	#14
Joe Sixpack So Fucking Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 3,793	I hate countries where you're expected to tip everyone. Fuck that. The onus should be on the employer, not the customer, to ensure staff are paid a wage they can live on. tipping

08-04-2002, 08:31 PM	#17
B40 Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 7,020	Usually about 15%, if paying with credit, I usually round up to an even number. Say it's about $12.73. I'll give them a tip of $2.27 or $1.27 so my card's charged at $14 or 15. __________________

08-04-2002, 08:31 PM	#18
Frank W Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: California Posts: 889	Weak troll... You don't tip at a buffet. Maybe some change at a tip jar. http://msms.essortment.com/propertippinge_rmuv.htm Key is actual service rendered. __________________ "If you hate a person, you hate something in him that is part of yourself. What isn't part of ourselves doesn't disturb us." -- Herman Hesse

08-04-2002, 08:31 PM	#19
brightstar Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the 2nd pew Posts: 45	always tip everyone. even the skycap. the money will just come back to ya 10 fold. __________________ coming soon to theatre near you !

08-04-2002, 09:04 PM	#21
Zoe_Zoebaboe Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Sin City Posts: 4,463	yeah, living in Las Vegas im familiar with buffets. You have no need to tip, though if you like a buck or two to the person who gets your drinks. __________________ http://www.myspace.com/jennabea ICQ: 166862923 Email: [email protected]

08-04-2002, 09:55 PM	#22
SykkBoy Jesus loves bacon Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Sin City, Motherfucker Posts: 19,969	Having worked so many years in the restaurant business and the casino industry, I'm a very generous tipper, but also a very picky tipper...If I get excellent service, I go out of my way to tip well...if I get shit service I'llleave a small tip or none at all...on buffets, if they get rid of the empty plates quickly and my coffee cup or glass stay full, I usually do $1-2 per person at the table, a bit mroe for higher end buffets...with high service restaurants, I'm a 20-25% tipper and have been known to go to even 30% if my service is outstanding... oddly, I'm a bit more stingy with tipping strippers though.... Tipping well is almost part of being a Las Vegan though...only in Las Vegas do valet drivers make what mid-level executives make in other cities... __________________ Support my new movie “The Second Coming”

08-04-2002, 10:04 PM	#23
Sly_RJ Live Hard - Die Hard Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Ready to leave... Posts: 17,042	Paying 15% is standard, but I don't remember the last time I paid that. If I pay $20 for a meal, I have no problem laying down $5 as a tip. Treat them well this time and next time they'll treat you like a king.

08-04-2002, 10:05 PM	#24
mailman Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 6,311	i would leave my dirty dishes as a tip!

08-05-2002, 12:32 AM	#25
roseyrid Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: LA Posts: 1,058	Hank, when you get a moment, please hit me up on ICQ, got a quick question for you. thanks

08-05-2002, 12:52 AM	#26
boneprone Hall Of Fame Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Portland Oregon USA Posts: 34,415	only tip at the bukkake buffet __________________ Industry Hall Of Fame Legend Mike Jones Bow to the Power - Still BP4L http://gfyawards.com/hall-of-fame Learn about it kids.