Comments on: How To Tip Like A Gentleman http://www.justaguything.com/how-to-tip-like-a-gentleman/ Dating & Sex, Men's Health, Men's Style, Guy Stuff, Men's Entertainment Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:27:08 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: traci young http://www.justaguything.com/how-to-tip-like-a-gentleman/comment-page-8/#comment-5103 traci young Sat, 03 Oct 2009 03:28:20 +0000 http://www.justaguything.com/how-to-tip-like-a-gentleman/#comment-5103 I found this information and read a few of your posts. It is great info and added it to my alerts. Look forward to reading more from you in the future. I found this information and read a few of your posts. It is great info and added it to my alerts. Look forward to reading more from you in the future.

]]> By: Steve http://www.justaguything.com/how-to-tip-like-a-gentleman/comment-page-8/#comment-4735 Steve Sat, 29 Aug 2009 07:11:15 +0000 http://www.justaguything.com/how-to-tip-like-a-gentleman/#comment-4735 I think the whole % thing is just plain dumb. Tip the person what you think they deserve, or what you think would make them happy, like what you would want if you were in their shoes, not some black and white number that's predetermined. The point of a tip is to reward someone for doing a good job, not to follow protocol. Oh, and I completely agree with Imperator: why the hell do people tip waiters in restaurants and stuff, and not servers at say McDonalds... if the person at McDonalds goes out of their way to make your day a good one, then they deserve a thank you more than a miserable waiter at a restaurant who doesn't care about their job. I always tip when i feel the person (at any store, not just a fancy restaurant) has done a little something extra then just running through the motions of the job, in order to try and give you a positive experience or feeling. A smile goes a long way. Just give the person what you think they earned. I think the whole % thing is just plain dumb. Tip the person what you think they deserve, or what you think would make them happy, like what you would want if you were in their shoes, not some black and white number that’s predetermined. The point of a tip is to reward someone for doing a good job, not to follow protocol.

Oh, and I completely agree with Imperator: why the hell do people tip waiters in restaurants and stuff, and not servers at say McDonalds… if the person at McDonalds goes out of their way to make your day a good one, then they deserve a thank you more than a miserable waiter at a restaurant who doesn’t care about their job.

I always tip when i feel the person (at any store, not just a fancy restaurant) has done a little something extra then just running through the motions of the job, in order to try and give you a positive experience or feeling. A smile goes a long way. Just give the person what you think they earned.

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]]> By: June http://www.justaguything.com/how-to-tip-like-a-gentleman/comment-page-8/#comment-4000 June Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:31:54 +0000 http://www.justaguything.com/how-to-tip-like-a-gentleman/#comment-4000 It's easy to say don't leave a tip until you do the back breaking work and realize $.25 isn't enough. I once worked with guy who's policy was "If it makes noise, it ain't a tip". I agree with Mari's assessment of tippers. Only to add, in order of best to worst: gay guys are the best tippers, (always leave a tip of 20%+), straight men(between 10-15%), gay women(10-15%), straight women are the worst(0-5%). I don't know what it is with women but they don't feel like they have to pay anything more than the price of the drink. Tip people and be thankful they are there serving you!! There is a lot behind the scenes going on. Like jerko said, why should I pay someone to put a pizza in a box? What you didn't see was all the work that went into that. Don't be so stupid about it just to save a buck. It’s easy to say don’t leave a tip until you do the back breaking work and realize $.25 isn’t enough. I once worked with guy who’s policy was “If it makes noise, it ain’t a tip”. I agree with Mari’s assessment of tippers. Only to add, in order of best to worst: gay guys are the best tippers, (always leave a tip of 20%+), straight men(between 10-15%), gay women(10-15%), straight women are the worst(0-5%). I don’t know what it is with women but they don’t feel like they have to pay anything more than the price of the drink. Tip people and be thankful they are there serving you!! There is a lot behind the scenes going on. Like jerko said, why should I pay someone to put a pizza in a box? What you didn’t see was all the work that went into that. Don’t be so stupid about it just to save a buck.

]]> By: James http://www.justaguything.com/how-to-tip-like-a-gentleman/comment-page-8/#comment-3622 James Mon, 04 May 2009 05:42:31 +0000 http://www.justaguything.com/how-to-tip-like-a-gentleman/#comment-3622 Indeed - tipping your regular bartender is essential. They will remember you quickly and will repay your generosity in lots of ways. Indeed – tipping your regular bartender is essential. They will remember you quickly and will repay your generosity in lots of ways.

]]> By: GearModa http://www.justaguything.com/how-to-tip-like-a-gentleman/comment-page-8/#comment-3586 GearModa Fri, 01 May 2009 00:43:52 +0000 http://www.justaguything.com/how-to-tip-like-a-gentleman/#comment-3586 I have learned to always tip generously to your the bartenders that you see often, it pays off. Trust me. I have learned to always tip generously to your the bartenders that you see often, it pays off. Trust me.

]]> By: Bill http://www.justaguything.com/how-to-tip-like-a-gentleman/comment-page-8/#comment-3312 Bill Sat, 04 Apr 2009 15:47:01 +0000 http://www.justaguything.com/how-to-tip-like-a-gentleman/#comment-3312 As a part time pizza guy, I would love it if my place bumped delivery from 2.50 to 5.50 or 6.00 and not get tipped. Everyone who does not tip should thank everyone who does because now that non tipped pays less for their order. If tips never happened you could say goodbye to delivery service for example. Most drivers get either little pay( 6.00 bucks/hr or so) or very little( 2.00/hr or less) so we are dependant on tips unless all delivery customers pay more upfront. As a part time pizza guy, I would love it if my place bumped delivery from 2.50 to 5.50 or 6.00 and not get tipped. Everyone who does not tip should thank everyone who does because now that non tipped pays less for their order. If tips never happened you could say goodbye to delivery service for example. Most drivers get either little pay( 6.00 bucks/hr or so) or very little( 2.00/hr or less) so we are dependant on tips unless all delivery customers pay more upfront.

]]> By: Chris the restaurant Manager http://www.justaguything.com/how-to-tip-like-a-gentleman/comment-page-8/#comment-3311 Chris the restaurant Manager Sat, 04 Apr 2009 14:55:44 +0000 http://www.justaguything.com/how-to-tip-like-a-gentleman/#comment-3311 meant to write "crappy" servers, not Copy serves. getting used to waning on a new tablet... sorry meant to write “crappy” servers, not Copy serves. getting used to waning on a new tablet… sorry

]]> By: Chris the restaurant Manager http://www.justaguything.com/how-to-tip-like-a-gentleman/comment-page-8/#comment-3310 Chris the restaurant Manager Sat, 04 Apr 2009 14:53:02 +0000 http://www.justaguything.com/how-to-tip-like-a-gentleman/#comment-3310 a lot of Those who think the tip is just something that should be paid by The rest-aware forget one Thing." if your servers were paid like McDonalds, you would get McDonalds service everywhere the tip you offer to you serve, helps to weed out copy servers As Managers, we Ty to make sue he get w of people who can't heck it, or not hire them to start, but when one slip through, their income shall be Their Judge. . 'so if you consistently tip appropriately based on the sense alone, you will dictate the type of Service You receive at you local restaurants. a lot of Those who think the tip is just something that should be paid by The rest-aware forget one Thing.” if your servers were paid like McDonalds, you would get McDonalds service everywhere the tip you offer to you serve, helps to weed out copy servers As Managers, we Ty to make sue he get w of people who can’t heck it, or not hire them to start, but when one slip through, their income shall be Their Judge. . ’so if you consistently tip appropriately based on the sense alone, you will dictate the type of Service You receive at you local restaurants.

]]> By: Ryan http://www.justaguything.com/how-to-tip-like-a-gentleman/comment-page-8/#comment-3299 Ryan Sat, 04 Apr 2009 00:43:46 +0000 http://www.justaguything.com/how-to-tip-like-a-gentleman/#comment-3299 Don't forget to tip your library workers, your local cops, Subway worker, mailman, city workers, newspaper boy.... People shouldn't have to depend on tips. And to the bartender who wants a 20% for pouring a glass of wine or mixing a highball. Screw you. Don’t forget to tip your library workers, your local cops, Subway worker, mailman, city workers, newspaper boy…. People shouldn’t have to depend on tips. And to the bartender who wants a 20% for pouring a glass of wine or mixing a highball. Screw you.

]]> By: links for 2009-01-10 « Free Open Source Directory http://www.justaguything.com/how-to-tip-like-a-gentleman/comment-page-8/#comment-2631 links for 2009-01-10 « Free Open Source Directory Sun, 11 Jan 2009 01:03:10 +0000 http://www.justaguything.com/how-to-tip-like-a-gentleman/#comment-2631 [...] How To Tip Like A Gentleman Proper tipping etiquette is still a trait rarely found in modern men yet, when perfected, it can actually become quite enjoyable. It?s a selfless act of giving to others based on the level of service you?ve received. A lot of these people get a pitiful wage and the tips they get go a long way to supplement their income. Make them happy and you?ll be looked after. Annoy them and you?d be best advised to eat your meal with caution! (tags: To How a Like Tip Gentleman) [...] [...] How To Tip Like A Gentleman Proper tipping etiquette is still a trait rarely found in modern men yet, when perfected, it can actually become quite enjoyable. It?s a selfless act of giving to others based on the level of service you?ve received. A lot of these people get a pitiful wage and the tips they get go a long way to supplement their income. Make them happy and you?ll be looked after. Annoy them and you?d be best advised to eat your meal with caution! (tags: To How a Like Tip Gentleman) [...]

]]> By: Chris http://www.justaguything.com/how-to-tip-like-a-gentleman/comment-page-8/#comment-2283 Chris Sat, 11 Oct 2008 01:08:32 +0000 http://www.justaguything.com/how-to-tip-like-a-gentleman/#comment-2283 The mindset of some of you people is astonishing! Do you all realize that restaurant servers get paid around $1.50 - $3.00 per hour, which is negligible after claiming the tips that you made (every paycheck I have received is $0 since becoming a server). for those of you who think that you would save money if you weren?t supposed to tip are so wrong, they would just increase the price of food at the restaurant. If you think it is absurd to tip 15% then you cannot afford to eat out, and please don?t, you are wasting your servers time. Most people don?t realize that servers have to tip out the food runners, bussers, the bar, sometimes the kitchen staff. To reiterate, if you can?t tip at least 15%, that is a bare minimum, then you cannot afford to eat out. The mindset of some of you people is astonishing! Do you all realize that restaurant servers get paid around $1.50 – $3.00 per hour, which is negligible after claiming the tips that you made (every paycheck I have received is $0 since becoming a server). for those of you who think that you would save money if you weren?t supposed to tip are so wrong, they would just increase the price of food at the restaurant. If you think it is absurd to tip 15% then you cannot afford to eat out, and please don?t, you are wasting your servers time. Most people don?t realize that servers have to tip out the food runners, bussers, the bar, sometimes the kitchen staff. To reiterate, if you can?t tip at least 15%, that is a bare minimum, then you cannot afford to eat out.

]]> By: Chris http://www.justaguything.com/how-to-tip-like-a-gentleman/comment-page-8/#comment-2282 Chris Sat, 11 Oct 2008 01:08:05 +0000 http://www.justaguything.com/how-to-tip-like-a-gentleman/#comment-2282 The mindset of some of you people is astonishing! Do you all realize that restaurant servers get paid around $1.50 - $3.00 per hour, which is negligible after claiming the tips that you made (every paycheck I have received is $0 since becoming a server). for those of you who think that you would save money if you weren't supposed to tip are so wrong, they would just increase the price of food at the restaurant. If you think it is absurd to tip 15% then you cannot afford to eat out, and please don't, you are wasting your servers time. Most people don't realize that servers have to tip out the food runners, bussers, the bar, sometimes the kitchen staff. To reiterate, if you can't tip at least 15%, that is a bare minimum, then you cannot afford to eat out. The mindset of some of you people is astonishing! Do you all realize that restaurant servers get paid around $1.50 – $3.00 per hour, which is negligible after claiming the tips that you made (every paycheck I have received is $0 since becoming a server). for those of you who think that you would save money if you weren’t supposed to tip are so wrong, they would just increase the price of food at the restaurant. If you think it is absurd to tip 15% then you cannot afford to eat out, and please don’t, you are wasting your servers time. Most people don’t realize that servers have to tip out the food runners, bussers, the bar, sometimes the kitchen staff. To reiterate, if you can’t tip at least 15%, that is a bare minimum, then you cannot afford to eat out.

]]> By: Mac http://www.justaguything.com/how-to-tip-like-a-gentleman/comment-page-8/#comment-2227 Mac Fri, 12 Sep 2008 17:50:31 +0000 http://www.justaguything.com/how-to-tip-like-a-gentleman/#comment-2227 The entire tipping culture is stupid. Restaurants should just pay their workers fair wages, instead of their workers begging for tips. If you go to many countries in Europe, their staff is paid fairly so there is no tip required. When we were in Switzerland we asked what a fair tip was, and the host told us, that we should only tip if we thought the food/service was exceptional, but he said it is not required. The entire tipping culture is stupid. Restaurants should just pay their workers fair wages, instead of their workers begging for tips. If you go to many countries in Europe, their staff is paid fairly so there is no tip required. When we were in Switzerland we asked what a fair tip was, and the host told us, that we should only tip if we thought the food/service was exceptional, but he said it is not required.

]]> By: LAURIE http://www.justaguything.com/how-to-tip-like-a-gentleman/comment-page-8/#comment-2223 LAURIE Wed, 10 Sep 2008 17:28:42 +0000 http://www.justaguything.com/how-to-tip-like-a-gentleman/#comment-2223 I USED TO HIDE FROM GUYS LIKE YOU IN THE SALON! THE STUPID YOUNG SHAMPOOERS WOULD OOH AND AHHH OVER THE GUYS THAT CAME IN. GIVE ME A MIDDLE AGED WOMAN GETTING HER REGULAR PERM AND COLOR. FIRST YOU DID NOT (AS USUAL FOR A MAN!) EVEN MENTION TIPPING THE SHAMPOOER. SECONDLY YOU NEVER EVER TIP A STYLIST ACCORDING TO THE PRICE OF THE CUT. YOU TIP ACCORDING TO YOUR FINISHED RESULTS. THERE ARE MANY YOUNG STYLISTS WHO ARE EXPERIENCED BUT WORKING UP TO A TOP SALON. THEY MAY ONLY COST $15. BUCKS BUT GIVE YOU THE PERFECT CUT AND YOU LOVE IT. DOES THAT DESERVE A CHEAP $1.50 OR $2.25 TIP? THEN YOU WILL HAVE THE NERVE TO ASK US OUT AND WOUNDER WHY WE LAUGH IN YOUR FACE! I USED TO HIDE FROM GUYS LIKE YOU IN THE SALON! THE STUPID YOUNG SHAMPOOERS WOULD OOH AND AHHH OVER THE GUYS THAT CAME IN. GIVE ME A MIDDLE AGED WOMAN GETTING HER REGULAR PERM AND COLOR. FIRST YOU DID NOT (AS USUAL FOR A MAN!) EVEN MENTION TIPPING THE SHAMPOOER. SECONDLY YOU NEVER EVER TIP A STYLIST ACCORDING TO THE PRICE OF THE CUT. YOU TIP ACCORDING TO YOUR FINISHED RESULTS. THERE ARE MANY YOUNG STYLISTS WHO ARE EXPERIENCED BUT WORKING UP TO A TOP SALON. THEY MAY ONLY COST $15. BUCKS BUT GIVE YOU THE PERFECT CUT AND YOU LOVE IT. DOES THAT DESERVE A CHEAP $1.50 OR $2.25 TIP? THEN YOU WILL HAVE THE NERVE TO ASK US OUT AND WOUNDER WHY WE LAUGH IN YOUR FACE!

]]> By: Kinda Lame » Blog Archive » Lame: Stealing With Coupons http://www.justaguything.com/how-to-tip-like-a-gentleman/comment-page-8/#comment-2219 Kinda Lame » Blog Archive » Lame: Stealing With Coupons Tue, 02 Sep 2008 02:48:29 +0000 http://www.justaguything.com/how-to-tip-like-a-gentleman/#comment-2219 [...] and I also learned: Old People Don’t Tip. Bookmark and Share This Page | « CloseSave to Browser [...] [...] and I also learned: Old People Don’t Tip. Bookmark and Share This Page | « CloseSave to Browser [...]

]]> By: J--- http://www.justaguything.com/how-to-tip-like-a-gentleman/comment-page-8/#comment-2196 J--- Fri, 08 Aug 2008 17:44:13 +0000 http://www.justaguything.com/how-to-tip-like-a-gentleman/#comment-2196 Great list ~ I've always wondered what the standard tipping for grocery delivery would be ~ Great list ~ I’ve always wondered what the standard tipping for grocery delivery would be ~

]]> By: Philippe Cand http://www.justaguything.com/how-to-tip-like-a-gentleman/comment-page-8/#comment-2179 Philippe Cand Sun, 27 Jul 2008 22:45:23 +0000 http://www.justaguything.com/how-to-tip-like-a-gentleman/#comment-2179 It is me again, Just to make sure I set expectations right. I would not spend time and paying for lunch and drinks only to "Get a friend in the business". Actually I would do that with people I find nice, meaning they can be my friend because something click if you know what I mean. This will "Accidentally" get you a friend in the business or outside the business. I have friends who are minimum wage workers and I have friends who are very rich. They are friends, that's all. The point is that regardless of being very rich or minimum wage, people simply like attention. You buy a drink the billionaire or the 20K/year guy, they like it the same... It is me again,
Just to make sure I set expectations right.
I would not spend time and paying for lunch and drinks only to “Get a friend in the business”. Actually I would do that with people I find nice, meaning they can be my friend because something click if you know what I mean. This will “Accidentally” get you a friend in the business or outside the business.
I have friends who are minimum wage workers and I have friends who are very rich. They are friends, that’s all. The point is that regardless of being very rich or minimum wage, people simply like attention. You buy a drink the billionaire or the 20K/year guy, they like it the same…

]]> By: Philippe Cand http://www.justaguything.com/how-to-tip-like-a-gentleman/comment-page-7/#comment-2178 Philippe Cand Sun, 27 Jul 2008 22:03:37 +0000 http://www.justaguything.com/how-to-tip-like-a-gentleman/#comment-2178 About other contractors tips? At year end my paper delivery guy send me a season greetings card with his return address. I tip, then he will no longer throw the paper as far as he can bellow my car :-) When I hire a contractor for Yard work, he will usually send out a few Mexican workers left to handle the job in 100 degrees more temp. I give plenty of water and ice and I tip, they seem to like it while I am not sure I will hire them again. When the contractor I hire is performing the job himself, I may offer drinks but no tip then. If I Hire myself a guy for a job, I will provide the negotiated fare rounded to the higher end, not deducting breaks and will offer shadow food and water. Again not sure I will ever hire again the guy, it just feel like I would like to be treated the same. Last time I gave a 20$ tip to the clerk at a small hotel (where I spent 3 nights) reception desk for great information he was not only surprised and happy, he also said that if I come another time, he will give me an upgrade. I was just happy to please him, not expecting any favor. But the place is LOVELY and I may very well return. The guy who came to pick me up in the big limo to my next stop was as you can think an old friend of him. So guess what. Tip people no matter what and in appropriate amount in an non-offensive way. You will get the pleasure to please and may be increase the overall level of service for anyone and may be yourself too. When in Europe countries where service is included in the bill, I will still leave a tip, not 20% but a reasonable tip enough to at least buy a drink. It is always appreciated and people remind you. Even in countries where tips are not the norm, I will in some occasions round-up the bill (keep the change) In these situations I think people like it even more because it is not expected. Of course if it would be looked at as an insult i would not, but even though, there may be ways. i.e. If you are going to use this person service quite a lot, make friend with, share a meal or drink, pay for it and well, you have got a friend in the business :-) I never get any tip myself for my work however it happen that I can get treated with a free lunch or drink and I appreciate it as a mark of consideration and recognition for job well done. This comes as a pleasant surprise. About other contractors tips?
At year end my paper delivery guy send me a season greetings card with his return address. I tip, then he will no longer throw the paper as far as he can bellow my car :-)
When I hire a contractor for Yard work, he will usually send out a few Mexican workers left to handle the job in 100 degrees more temp. I give plenty of water and ice and I tip, they seem to like it while I am not sure I will hire them again.
When the contractor I hire is performing the job himself, I may offer drinks but no tip then.
If I Hire myself a guy for a job, I will provide the negotiated fare rounded to the higher end, not deducting breaks and will offer shadow food and water. Again not sure I will ever hire again the guy, it just feel like I would like to be treated the same.
Last time I gave a 20$ tip to the clerk at a small hotel (where I spent 3 nights) reception desk for great information he was not only surprised and happy, he also said that if I come another time, he will give me an upgrade. I was just happy to please him, not expecting any favor. But the place is LOVELY and I may very well return. The guy who came to pick me up in the big limo to my next stop was as you can think an old friend of him. So guess what. Tip people no matter what and in appropriate amount in an non-offensive way. You will get the pleasure to please and may be increase the overall level of service for anyone and may be yourself too. When in Europe countries where service is included in the bill, I will still leave a tip, not 20% but a reasonable tip enough to at least buy a drink. It is always appreciated and people remind you.
Even in countries where tips are not the norm, I will in some occasions round-up the bill (keep the change) In these situations I think people like it even more because it is not expected. Of course if it would be looked at as an insult i would not, but even though, there may be ways. i.e. If you are going to use this person service quite a lot, make friend with, share a meal or drink, pay for it and well, you have got a friend in the business :-)
I never get any tip myself for my work however it happen that I can get treated with a free lunch or drink and I appreciate it as a mark of consideration and recognition for job well done. This comes as a pleasant surprise.

]]> By: Town Hawk http://www.justaguything.com/how-to-tip-like-a-gentleman/comment-page-7/#comment-2160 Town Hawk Sat, 12 Jul 2008 19:13:43 +0000 http://www.justaguything.com/how-to-tip-like-a-gentleman/#comment-2160 I follow the tipping rules, but I find that service is generally much better in countries without a tradition of tipping and especially in countries where they refuse to take a tip. Overall it is a very poor way to motivate workers. People work better when they earn enough money and work in a good work environment. This is what the employer should provide. The tipping system just plays on peoples vices, and the tip is just an anticipated part of the fee rather than a justified reward. It is basically lowering people to a system where they are treated like animals that perform for pety treats. I follow the tipping rules, but I find that service is generally much better in countries without a tradition of tipping and especially in countries where they refuse to take a tip. Overall it is a very poor way to motivate workers. People work better when they earn enough money and work in a good work environment. This is what the employer should provide. The tipping system just plays on peoples vices, and the tip is just an anticipated part of the fee rather than a justified reward. It is basically lowering people to a system where they are treated like animals that perform for pety treats.

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