they clealry said in their post they know that 18% is standard, so what are you talking about...
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mdcpr
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They know it, but they might not know how this 18% actually affects the CMs income? Rudeness goes through your veins in the morning, doesn't it?
Can you not understand their post at all???????????? They have been.... Things have been getting more expensive so they are looking for ways to save money.,... Stop making excuses for bad behavior... this is not a UK issue... It is a way to spend less while screwing the wait staff at Disney...
Think Tink
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I didn't really take that post as rude. Maybe a little sassy, but not rude. From the previous posts it does seem like OP knows that they should tip, but doesn't want to.
It can be hard for foreigners to grasp, but when I am vising foreign counties I always make sure to follow their customs for things like food service, and other service providers. I agree we should pay servers a livable wage, but until we do, the tip is part of the dining package.
mdcpr
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I love the intensity of some of the members here. Highly amusing.
Jon81uk
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Its not to do with being rich, its about respecting the culture of the country we visit, being decent human beings and not living beyond our means.
If you can't afford the tips, then you can't afford the restaurant at all, find something else that fits within your budget. This is the response most people here have given and is still good advice, eat more quick service meals and plan for the tips when you do have table service.
Also I am from the UK and only tip within the UK for exceptional service, a 10% tip is not the norm here unless they deliver better than you should expect. Whereas in the USA 15% is expected just for standard levels of service.
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mdcpr
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Disregard the negative comments. Happy to help if you send me a PM.
xdan0920
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The thing is, they don't actually want help, do they? They just want you to say it's ok to not tip a normal amount.
Jon81uk
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You aren't a bad person for struggling with money. My first Disney trip I could barely afford the flight and the hotel, all of our meals were quick service, we didn't eat any table service at all in two weeks. It was still a fantastic holiday and I didn't feel like I was missing out. But I didn't try to find a way of eating table service, just accepted I couldn't afford the menu price, let alone the tip and therefore I didn't eat there. So take everyones advice, don't screw over hard working staff by tipping short and instead plan to eat some of the amazing quick service food instead of trying to do too many things you can't afford.
That's really good advice.
No one is talking about money or lack of. They are just concerned for the wait staff who rely on their tips as wages.
Its only food at the end of the day and QS is great. The other experiences can make up for lack of TS.
I am no way rich, I just saved for 18 months for this holiday and I honestly don't know when I will be able to afford to go again.
Queen of the WDW Scene
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I'm one who believes that tipping should be based on the service not the amount of money you spent on your food.
My standard is $5 PP and more if the service was above and beyond which generally even at WDW its not.
Only time I tip more than that is when I have 6 or more and the gratuity is automatic.
I realize that not all cultures tip and I assume that is the case for the OP.
I would recommend dropping some TS meals in order to reduce the amount you are tipping.
I mean 14 meals is entirely too many TS meals in my opinion anyways.
QS meals at WDW are often times close to the same quality that I get at a local diner or even chain in which I do leave a tip but the nice thing is no tip needed.
My standard is $5 PP and more if the service was above and beyond which generally even at WDW its not.
Only time I tip more than that is when I have 6 or more and the gratuity is automatic.
I realize that not all cultures tip and I assume that is the case for the OP.
I would recommend dropping some TS meals in order to reduce the amount you are tipping.
I mean 14 meals is entirely too many TS meals in my opinion anyways.
QS meals at WDW are often times close to the same quality that I get at a local diner or even chain in which I do leave a tip but the nice thing is no tip needed.
Tony the Tigger
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Didn’t Oprah have an epic show on this topic many years ago? 
xdan0920
Think for yourselfer
Are you making a joke?
BuddyThomas
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What exactly do you think you are going to help them with? The original post, which they have now deleted, said the following:
"I know the standard tip is 18% but my husband and I really struggle with this."
They then went on to ask:
"Is tipping a flat rate of $10 per meal insulting?"
The only answer to this question is "YES", and they have already been given this answer by multiple people on here, after which, since it is not the answer they wanted, they decided to change the name of this thread to "DELETE" and take their toys and go home.
I bet they still aren't going to tip, though.
xdan0920
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I hope you don't go out to eat very often, and when you do, I hope it's not to the same places over and over again. Because, um, your food may have an added ingredient or two.
BuddyThomas
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Let me get this straight. If you ring up a $150.00 bill, you still plan on tipping five bucks?? Are you aware how outrageous that is? Do you know that the waiter has to tip out the busboy, the bartender, the food runner, and sometimes the host, based on sales, and five bucks does not even cover that. In other words, the waiter is PAYING TO WAIT ON YOU.
mdcpr
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The OP already deleted their account. Yes, another person pushed away for posting a question. What would I have helped them with? Education and awareness, not just opinions.
mdcpr
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There are lots of countries were tipping is not the norm because their service people make living wages acceptable for their standards. I always tip a little even in those cases--it goes a long way.
mdcpr
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Thanksgiving week!!!!! FP+ is at the end of the month.
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