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Tip Jar: In Philly, You Gotta Tip

By The Somers Team

Real Estate Agent with The Somers Team at KW Philadelphia

April 21, 2011 05:07 AM

In this econpmy if you are eating out and enjoying life, you gotta tip 20%, no less. That's my opinion.

A quick poll in my office of the first 10 people who would answer my question "When you are out at a restaurant, what would you tip?" revealed 80% said they'd tip 20% of the total tab. 20% said 10-15%, depending on the service. Of the 80% tippers, 30% said that 20% is a minimum and they are known to tip more for home delivery or in restaurants they frequent.

I say "Way to go!" to the big tippers and "Boo!" to the tightwads. Though I admittedly sometimes "feel" poor service is not worth tipping at all.

What is your tipping policy?

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Sam Chapman

Lakeway, TX

Unless the service is very poor, 15% to 20% is reasonable.

Apr 21, 2011 05:10 AM

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Tom Larsen

15-20% is normal.

Apr 21, 2011 05:24 AM

Margaret Goss

@Properties - Winnetka, IL

Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate

My daughter graduated from college last May and wanted to waitress for a few months before starting the "real" job search. The tip stories she told - oh my! Good tippers are out there, but the cheapskates are woefully in abundance.

Personally, I think 15-20% is fine depending on where the server falls in the quality department. Less than that you are sending a message (at least I am.) But routinely less than that is just plain cheap.

Apr 21, 2011 06:28 AM

Hannah Williams

HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA

Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Hi Stephanie and Chris! 20% is standard for excellent service MORE ...Bad service LESS

HelpfulHannah

Apr 21, 2011 08:38 AM

Doug Rogers

RE/MAX Coastal Properties - Destin, FL

Your Real Estate Resource!

Start at 20%, and grows depending on level of service.

Apr 21, 2011 09:03 AM

The Somers Team

The Somers Team at KW Philadelphia - Philadelphia, PA

Delivering Real Estate Happiness

Chris ia a hefty tipper. In a weird way that always makes me feel slightly prowd and special to be with him. He doe not do it to be a big shot and anyone who knows him knows what I mean. He does it out of graciousness.

Apr 21, 2011 10:58 AM

Kay Van Kampen

RE/MAX Broker, RE/MAX - Springfield, MO

Realtor®, Springfield Mo Real Estate

I must be a tight wad.....I only tip 15%. And I thought my hubby was the dutchman!

Apr 21, 2011 03:37 PM

The Scott Loper Team Bux-Mont Premier Properties

Keller Williams Real Estate - Montgomeryville - Lansdale, PA

Hi Christopher and Stephanie,

20%, but I have to admit I resent any "big spender" friends who make me feel like a tighwad when I don't want to tip 25% for average service. I think some people get a little carried away with this stuff.

Lisa

Apr 23, 2011 01:43 AM

DeeDee Riley

Lyon Real Estate - El Dorado Hills CA - El Dorado Hills, CA

Realtor - El Dorado Hills & the Surrounding Areas

Chris and Stephanie, My husband and I both tip 20%. Have had family and many friends as waiters and waitresses so know what they go through. If we get bad service though, it may be less!!!

Apr 23, 2011 04:39 PM

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