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Talking about my turkey guide. 20%?? And who gets it? Outfitter? Guide? What if they are the same person?
I'm struggling with this. 20% is a lot.
I'm struggling with this. 20% is a lot.
How much to tip?
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When I was charter fishing, minimum was 10% most times. Tournament fishing was 20% or 25% of gross purse winnings. Split of tips varies from crew to crew, I've always gone 50/50 with my mate.
Ivan the Butcher
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The other name is Gratuity! If you are grateful, then show it!
However the best thing that McDonald's taught us is: The ordering and delivering of the food is included in the price! If the staff (ANY STAFF) wants or expects a tip, they need to do something to make us grateful!
Ivan
However the best thing that McDonald's taught us is: The ordering and delivering of the food is included in the price! If the staff (ANY STAFF) wants or expects a tip, they need to do something to make us grateful!
Ivan
One of the most important lessons I have ever learned in life is you will NEVER regret showing too much appreciation to the people that help you. And it will generally come back to you tenfold. You will rarely appreciate stiffing someone.
dougb1946
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Remember that wait staff handles your food out of your sight, then think about how much you would expect in a tip for serving you.
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My rule has been to tip the guy who gets his hands dirty. Usually, that's an employee. I don't tip the owner unless he happens to be the operator.
gregintenn
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I once chartered a salt water fishing boat. The lady who operated it went above and beyond in my opinion. She really catered to my kids who went with my wife and me. She filleted what we caught so we could take it to the restaurant at the dock for cooking.
I paid her and gave what I thought was a very generous tip. She seemed surprised. I felt she earned it.
I just follow my heart when tipping. If you're a jerk, you ain't getting a tip.
My grandfather once left a penny on a table at a restaurant. I asked him "why even bother". He told me he wanted to make sure the waitress didn't think he forgot the tip. LOL!
I paid her and gave what I thought was a very generous tip. She seemed surprised. I felt she earned it.
I just follow my heart when tipping. If you're a jerk, you ain't getting a tip.
My grandfather once left a penny on a table at a restaurant. I asked him "why even bother". He told me he wanted to make sure the waitress didn't think he forgot the tip. LOL!
Absalom
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Tipping percentages pose a psychological problem:
As the bill increases, the actual amount (as opposed to the percentage, which remains the same), looms larger and larger in the mind of the tipper.
Leaving a couple bucks on the table for a $10 meal fazes few people. But to most, a $20 bill (for a $100 tab) looks pretty big, even though it's the same percentage.
Once you've worked in food service, as I did in the lean days of youth, you know that as a rule, you'll get tipped more generously (actually, more fairly in most cases
), if groups split bills at a large table.
That's why many fancier restaurants will add a tip to your bill once the party reaches a certain size: not because they don't trust your generosity, but because they don't trust your math and your sense of proportion.
Yes, 20% of a guided trip can be a lot. And a tip should definitely go to the guy who does the work. So if the outfitter is the business owner but not the guide, tip the guide. In that case, I'd actually ask the owner for guidance. And if it's a one-man operation and he worked hard for you to make it happen, and you're happy, he deserves the bonus.
As the bill increases, the actual amount (as opposed to the percentage, which remains the same), looms larger and larger in the mind of the tipper.
Leaving a couple bucks on the table for a $10 meal fazes few people. But to most, a $20 bill (for a $100 tab) looks pretty big, even though it's the same percentage.
Once you've worked in food service, as I did in the lean days of youth, you know that as a rule, you'll get tipped more generously (actually, more fairly in most cases
), if groups split bills at a large table.That's why many fancier restaurants will add a tip to your bill once the party reaches a certain size: not because they don't trust your generosity, but because they don't trust your math and your sense of proportion.
Yes, 20% of a guided trip can be a lot. And a tip should definitely go to the guy who does the work. So if the outfitter is the business owner but not the guide, tip the guide. In that case, I'd actually ask the owner for guidance. And if it's a one-man operation and he worked hard for you to make it happen, and you're happy, he deserves the bonus.
I have left a one cent tip on a credit card bill at a restaurant. Forty-five years ago for really bad service in NYC. The waiter was unhappy, but I don't regret it. I was young and with my girl, spending what for me at the time was a splurge. He was condescending, and a lousy waiter. He got what he deserved.
I used to typically tip 15% for expected service, but nowadays I do 20%. I'll go higher or lower depending on the level of service.
I used not to tip for food sold to me at the counter, but nowadays I do, usually 15%. Typically the staff behind the counter is young, trying to be pleasant and do a good job, and the food in such places is typically cheap, a good value for the money. Plus they usually will bring the food to my table, which I appreciate.
Never tipped at a McDonalds or similar though.
Back in my working days I once tipped a limo driver $100 for an early morning hotel to airport trip which cost about the same. He was an older guy, and along the way to the airport I realized that he was the husband of a long retired executive secretary at my company who had been very kind to me when I was young and new to the job. I folded the bill up small, and passed it to him discreetly with a handshake when I went into the airport to catch my flight. I am pleased that I did that — makes for a good memory.
Typically people in the service industries rely on tips to make a decent wage.
I used to typically tip 15% for expected service, but nowadays I do 20%. I'll go higher or lower depending on the level of service.
I used not to tip for food sold to me at the counter, but nowadays I do, usually 15%. Typically the staff behind the counter is young, trying to be pleasant and do a good job, and the food in such places is typically cheap, a good value for the money. Plus they usually will bring the food to my table, which I appreciate.
Never tipped at a McDonalds or similar though.
Back in my working days I once tipped a limo driver $100 for an early morning hotel to airport trip which cost about the same. He was an older guy, and along the way to the airport I realized that he was the husband of a long retired executive secretary at my company who had been very kind to me when I was young and new to the job. I folded the bill up small, and passed it to him discreetly with a handshake when I went into the airport to catch my flight. I am pleased that I did that — makes for a good memory.
Typically people in the service industries rely on tips to make a decent wage.
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Thanks for all the replies. I've never done this before and I don't want to be a cheapskate, but I don't see the need to leave any extra money in Florida either. I'm thinking if everything is perfect I'll leave the full 20%. If not closer to 10.
Fishinfool
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Now that so many states have established "high" $12 / $15 per hour minimum wages for restaurant staff, do we still tip the same percentages? The above wages are more than I am paid in my part time auto parts delivery job. My only real tips are "drive faster"....
Larry
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It was back in the late 80's, I was trout fishing in Mt, one night I met a young guy who was a guide, he asked me what I was doing on Thursday, I said I dont know why, he said he had a guy who wanted to go on a float trip but didnt want to pay the full freight, it was 250 bucks a day, I said I would go, I told him I wanted to fish one of the spring creeks but they were all booked, he said he know one of the owners, he might be able to get us on. He picked me up about 7am and droped me off at 10 pm, I had a great day, my half was 125 bucks, I gave him 200, the next day I felt bad, I should have given him more.
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I would pay the 20% to the guide especially if you plan on using him again.
I have always tipped the local eateries and watering holes that I frequent heavily as I view it as leaving retainers for future good service.
I have always tipped the local eateries and watering holes that I frequent heavily as I view it as leaving retainers for future good service.
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I tip. I really do.
But, I have my standards also.
To me, 15% is still the normal.
Say, five years ago the average steak at an Outback cost about $11.00.
Today that same 'average steak' is now $15.00.
There is your tip 'raise'.
Once again, tipping is a gratuity. Well, kind of.
It is not such a gratuitous effort if it is totally an expectation that I give you more money than the price on the menu.
That is where it is incumbent on the server to make my dining experience a pleasant one.
Failing to do so will have immediate financial results for the server. And, not to the plus side.
I am not a cheap man.
My wife and children can attest to that.
I treat and am fairly generous.
They all know it.
But, having said all that, I don't TIP ON TAX.
Makes no sense to me.
bdGreen
But, I have my standards also.
To me, 15% is still the normal.
Say, five years ago the average steak at an Outback cost about $11.00.
Today that same 'average steak' is now $15.00.
There is your tip 'raise'.
Once again, tipping is a gratuity. Well, kind of.
It is not such a gratuitous effort if it is totally an expectation that I give you more money than the price on the menu.
That is where it is incumbent on the server to make my dining experience a pleasant one.
Failing to do so will have immediate financial results for the server. And, not to the plus side.
I am not a cheap man.
My wife and children can attest to that.
I treat and am fairly generous.
They all know it.
But, having said all that, I don't TIP ON TAX.
Makes no sense to me.
bdGreen
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sipowicz
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I always tip REAL well. I worked food service and a head boat.
(The Continental Shelf) when it was in Morehead City NC. + a Charter boat ( Nora John) out of Montauk Long Island . . Tips are what made it worth while besides the customers. Especially kids catching their first fish.
Posted the names as perhaps I met some of you.
(The Continental Shelf) when it was in Morehead City NC. + a Charter boat ( Nora John) out of Montauk Long Island . . Tips are what made it worth while besides the customers. Especially kids catching their first fish.
Posted the names as perhaps I met some of you.
I would tip 10% at the start of the hunt and inform your guide that another 10% will be gifted with a successful hunt. It will provide him good reason to set you up in the better spot...and believe me, he knows where the for sure kill spots are...just sayin
spricks
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I was taught to always take good care of those who take good care of you.
Not to get to far off the subject. I generally pay cash. When the server realizes I'm not using a credit card, they often ask how much change I want back. I give then the correct answer, "all of it." When this happens I still leave a nice tip, but not quite as much as I had planned on.
Not to get to far off the subject. I generally pay cash. When the server realizes I'm not using a credit card, they often ask how much change I want back. I give then the correct answer, "all of it." When this happens I still leave a nice tip, but not quite as much as I had planned on.
Inusuit
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I tip my fishing guides 20-25% whether or not I catch anything. Not fair to short them because of something beyond their control.
A little bit off topic but I was in Ireland once and left a tip for excellent service. As we were walking to the car the waiter came running out and said "sir, you left your money". I tried to explain it was a tip which was apparently not common then and insisted he keep it.
I was in New Zealand last week and tipping is not apparently normal there, no place on a CC bill for a tip. I do usually leave something for great service. Probably will ruin it for future travellers.
I was in New Zealand last week and tipping is not apparently normal there, no place on a CC bill for a tip. I do usually leave something for great service. Probably will ruin it for future travellers.
The VERY few times I eat out, I tip at least 20% no matter how bad the service or food is. Reason: I have been alone for almost one year now with poor health and limp with a cane. Very few places have tables for one or cater to senior citizens in my area. The few that do I want to be able to return and be welcome.
I worked in the music business for over 20 years. I was the tech - never expected tips, but occasionally a club owner would pass me a $50 or so in thanks for "keeping the volume reasonable". My roommate for many years worked food service, lived on the tips. I always tip when and what I can - gave the lady at the Cost Cutters 25% for my haircut today. Her look told me that she was truly surprised.
Europeans consider Americans foolish for assuming waiters are not paid a living wage.
BigBill
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My parents had a restaurant and the people who wait on you work their butts off. The whole staff works hard. If my bill is $25.00 I tip $10.00. Don't forget when there are more people at your table the tip goes up.
The staff that waits on us makes the meal pleasurable. Being nice to customers goes a long way. I've had eating out experiences go wrong too. Which reflects it in my tip.
The staff that waits on us makes the meal pleasurable. Being nice to customers goes a long way. I've had eating out experiences go wrong too. Which reflects it in my tip.
When the Sons of the American Legion started operating the bar in the Legion Post, I was one of the volunteer bartenders from the Sons. That was an eye-opening experience as to the lives of people who rely on tips for a living. I always thought I was a fair tipper, but being on the other side of the bar has reinforced with me leaving a good tip. And of course, I tip in Gold(en) Dollars, and I tip with them standing on edge on the bar or table. I seem to be remembered as a good tipper in the places I frequent.
A lot of servers are impressed that I tip with the golden dollars coins. A lot of times I hear the servers are going to save them for their kids or grandchildren. Their kids and grandchildren are going to have a big stash of golden dollars waiting for them.
A lot of servers are impressed that I tip with the golden dollars coins. A lot of times I hear the servers are going to save them for their kids or grandchildren. Their kids and grandchildren are going to have a big stash of golden dollars waiting for them.
Re: Tipping with reference to restaurants. If you cannot afford to leave a good solid tip ... minimum 20%, then you are to poor to eat out. Go home and have a PBJ. Before anyone offers the objection that that is just talk on my part, I will say that when I eat out, I tip. I start at 20%. I go up from there. I am not rich. I don't make a big salary at the church. But, I have spent a lot of time with folks who go to restaurants and folks who work tables, etc. at restaurants. It is appalling to see someone enjoy a $15 lunch and then leave a couple of dollars on the table. A few months ago a text came to my phone. The lunch bill for the customer was $65, which she paid by card. On the tip line she wrote, "Bones." Guess she thought it was funny since chicken had been part of her meal. The waitress was rightfully unhappy given the amount of time the woman occupied the table, etc. The manager took care of the matter. She just added the 18% gratuity that is normally automatically added to bills of more than $50. Good for her. Good for the waitress. And, good for the lady who left the thoughtful note. JMHO. Sincerely. bruce.
LoboGunLeather
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I have a few simple rules:
1. No service, no tip.
2. Minimal service, minimal tip.
3. Excellent service, excellent tip.
Works pretty well for me. I'm sure a few servers who can't get their head in the game are disappointed from time to time, but that might be part of the learning experience for them.
1. No service, no tip.
2. Minimal service, minimal tip.
3. Excellent service, excellent tip.
Works pretty well for me. I'm sure a few servers who can't get their head in the game are disappointed from time to time, but that might be part of the learning experience for them.
Generally, I don't "double dip" in threads. I'm a one and done kind of guy.
I understand that many service workers make minimum wage, at best, and live on their tips. I.M.H.O. all to often the same folks forget that a tip is not owed to them but is a reward for good service.
Here are two of my personal extremes. Treated a friend to a Nice birthday dinner, at what should have been a high $$ restaurant, service was TERABLE, waitperson had an attitude. Tab was in excess of $150.00. I left a $10.00 tip.
Fast forward several years, I treated the same friend to another birthday dinner, at a different restaurant. This time the Tab was close to $200.00. Yet, the service was excellent, I left an extra "C note" on the table.
So, I guess that tipping comes under the heading of, "you want you earn."
I understand that many service workers make minimum wage, at best, and live on their tips. I.M.H.O. all to often the same folks forget that a tip is not owed to them but is a reward for good service.
Here are two of my personal extremes. Treated a friend to a Nice birthday dinner, at what should have been a high $$ restaurant, service was TERABLE, waitperson had an attitude. Tab was in excess of $150.00. I left a $10.00 tip.
Fast forward several years, I treated the same friend to another birthday dinner, at a different restaurant. This time the Tab was close to $200.00. Yet, the service was excellent, I left an extra "C note" on the table.
So, I guess that tipping comes under the heading of, "you want you earn."
I'll meet you at G&R in Waldo for a fried baloney sandwich. I'll pay, and you pick up the gratuity
