Money Moral Dilemma: How big a tip should I give when using a 2 for 1 voucher?

moochershopper

BaldCol wrote: »

Wow, there are a lot of cheapskates on here. Read that bill... 'service not included'. Whether you like it or not that's the way it is. If you don't like it don't eat in restaurants. If you can't afford it don't eat in the restaurant.


My normal tip for good service is 15%. If the service has been average then 10%. I cannot remember the last time I didn't leave a tip.


As for the voucher question, obviously you pay a tip based on the full value of the meal. The voucher is just the way to are paying for it. You don't change your tip based on whether you pay by cash or card so why change it based on paying with a voucher.

I take it then that if you go to the supermarket you pay 15% extra on your bill to the checkout operator ?

AubreyMac

I receive good service everywhere yet don't tip everyone. Are tips taxable income? I doubt many declare it if it is.


There are loads of low paid jobs that many people do and many jobs where people face abuse all day but customers can not be expected to meet that shortfall.


By the standard of expecting tips, I should be given a discount for being a decent customer who didn't make a fuss or a mess!

BaldCol

moochershopper wrote: »

I take it then that if you go to the supermarket you pay 15% extra on your bill to the checkout operator ?

What a stupid comparison.


These discussions on tips will just go on forever as sadly there are many miserly, selfish, cheap people out there. Whether you like the system or not waiting staff rely on tips. If you choose not to tip because you don't agree with the system the only person that suffers is the person that has just spent the last hour serving you. If you cannot afford to pay then don't go in the restaurant.

AubreyMac

BaldCol wrote: »

If you cannot afford to pay then don't go in the restaurant.

What if you can afford to pay for your food but not to tip?


Bear in mind tipping and the amount is OPTIONAL.

bigheadxx

Absolutely nothing, especially now the NLW is £7.20 per hour. Most wait staff do not declare their tips as income which they should and most don't pool tips with kitchen staff who get paid the same.

Ebenezer_Screwj

You don't actually HAVE to tip anything at all. If the service and food were exceptional you might consider 10% of the actual amount paid.

compmad1

BaldCol wrote: »

What a stupid comparison.


These discussions on tips will just go on forever as sadly there are many miserly, selfish, cheap people out there. Whether you like the system or not waiting staff rely on tips. If you choose not to tip because you don't agree with the system the only person that suffers is the person that has just spent the last hour serving you. If you cannot afford to pay then don't go in the restaurant.

Of course the comparison is relevant. Why only choose certain occupations to tip? I never tip. for that reason,

happyc84

Good service up to 10% cash. Never on the Debit card. If service is poor - nothing. Would tip on the pre-voucher price.


Would be better if we stopped tipping, its up to the Owner/Management to pay their staff. No one tips me in my job. Not even at Xmas.

BaldCol

AubreyMac wrote: »

What if you can afford to pay for your food but not to tip?


Bear in mind tipping and the amount is OPTIONAL.

Why should the wait staff suffer because you are hard up. Find a cheaper place to eat.

BaldCol

compmad1 wrote: »

Of course the comparison is relevant. Why only choose certain occupations to tip? I never tip. for that reason,

Yes waiting on tables, especially when occupied by fussy tightwads like most of the people on here, is just the same as sitting down swiping cans across a scanner isn't it. Doh!