Tips for Tipping
It’s curious that of all the big ideas we’re taught in school, sometimes practical knowledge / common sense is absent. So tipping after a meal - you probably see this all the time too (even with adults). You get to the end, get the bill, and the tipping part turns into a futile exercise in patience and [perceived] complex math. Nothing ruins a fun night like someone pulling out a calculator either.
Well, it doesn’t have to be so.
It’s really simple: take the first number(s) in the bill and double. That’s about 20% then go up/down a couple bucks based on the situation. Super simple - you’ll wow your friends and dates! So, $80 total - 8 x 2 = 16. 16 is the tip and the total is 96.00. Easy easy.
Next - when it comes to splitting a bill amongst cards (or cash even) DO NOT factor a tip into the division of the check. Just have the server divide it up, as-is, and everyone can use their own tip line to leave the full tip. It’s way easier (and you can use the doubling method described above).
Finally: Remember that a server is not a slave. They are there to serve and attend to you, deserving of respect and common decency. Don’t be cheap - it’s not easy work. They also usually appreciate cash, if you have it!
Well, it doesn’t have to be so.
It’s really simple: take the first number(s) in the bill and double. That’s about 20% then go up/down a couple bucks based on the situation. Super simple - you’ll wow your friends and dates! So, $80 total - 8 x 2 = 16. 16 is the tip and the total is 96.00. Easy easy.
Next - when it comes to splitting a bill amongst cards (or cash even) DO NOT factor a tip into the division of the check. Just have the server divide it up, as-is, and everyone can use their own tip line to leave the full tip. It’s way easier (and you can use the doubling method described above).
Finally: Remember that a server is not a slave. They are there to serve and attend to you, deserving of respect and common decency. Don’t be cheap - it’s not easy work. They also usually appreciate cash, if you have it!
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