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Tipping
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That's techinically not true. Under Federal Law, if a waiter/waitress doesn't make enough in tips for their pay to add up to minimum wage, the employer must make up the difference. So while it may be true the employer can set the hourly wage lower than minimum wage, the employee's total compensation must add up to minimum wage (or more, of course) at the end of the pay period. This is one of the reasons waiters and waitresses need to report their tips (taxes being the other).
EpcoTim
Well-Known Member
I think I'm missing something here, how is tipping well below average going to make the wait staff happy?
yankspy
Well-Known Member
$2.13 an hour. At least that is what it was four years ago.Just wondering ... what are servers and bartenders paid in FL? Here in Canada, they make at least minimum wage with raises, etc., as per a "normal" job.
That being said, having worked in the hospitality industry myself, I tend to tip more than I should
H20Babie
Well-Known Member
Wow
I'm actually a little shocked!Our minimum wage is $8.50/hr. Even with the exchange, it would be about $7.50-$8 USD. Now I'll feel bad and tip even more.
cameronmouse
Active Member
the way i always tip is not so much by the place im eating whether its a fancy restaurant or some hole in the wall place. I go strictly by the service, if my waiter/waitress is good and does the right thing (refills, and just asks how everything is) then they get tipped well, if not then they get a little less.
progroupie
Member
That doesn't really make much sense to me, if your service was that terrible you'd accomplish much more by asking to speak with a manager than you would by giving your server a low tip. I don't really get why someone would tolerate poor service to the extent that they felt compelled to not tip, if something isn't right you should ask to speak to someone higher up and get it taken care of before it gets to that point.
progroupie
Member
I think it's currently $3.79.
I would probably tip everyone, no matter how bad the service. Obviously poor service gets a low percentage (probably just rounded up to the nearest $5 or $10, a good service will get around 15% and excellent will get more - probably around 20%.
The above are just my thoughts now though, I don't have any rules other than if the staff were friendly and helpful then they deserve a good tip
The above are just my thoughts now though, I don't have any rules other than if the staff were friendly and helpful then they deserve a good tip
Computer Magic
Well-Known Member
Sometimes it is not worth the hassle or want to make a scene. For me if I'm on vacation, I don't feel like getting into a confrontation. You deal with it another way.
progroupie
Member
I don't think asking to speak to a manager is causing a scene exactly. If a problem isn't pointed out it can't be fixed and then your meal is ruined and you're only saving a few bucks by stiffing the server. I think servers very rarely start out with the intent to give bad service, obviously they're aware that the better the service the higher the tip so most wouldn't intentionally do something that would affect their tip. A lot of times a server walks away with a low tip and doesn't even know what they did wrong exactly and if they don't know they can't change it. People shouldn't complain about poor service if they aren't willing to give feedback that could fix the situation.
Computer Magic
Well-Known Member
I understand you point. However, I'm not on vacation to manage the service, offer constructive criticism or offer feedback. I do that 46 weeks out of the year :lol:.
gettingsmaller
New Member
I know this is a very contentious issue... I think $10 can't be bad for a buffet. The way I think of it is: They are basically keeping my drinks full, maybe taking some plates away. I'm doing all the food retrieval (which I should get tipped for, considering I have 3 small kids
). How many other tables are they waiting? (Does anyone know). Let's say 4 other tables. What's an average time for a family to eat a meal? Let's make it easy by saying 1 hour. So, if all 5 tables tip 'only' $10, that person just made $50/hour. If this extrapolation is anywhere NEAR correct, I am in the wrong line of work. Even if you have to cut that in half to share with hostesses or something, $50,000/year is good money for an 'unskilled' position.It may not be 'fair' to think of it that way... there's also the thought that the buffets are way overpriced. So, basing the tip on an inflated price is also a little annoying... If I waited a table, and I visited a table about 4 times in an hour (I'd say that was average for our visit last year), I wouldn't think that $10 is such a bad tip--especially if I have 4 other tables where I'm doing the same thing...
Of course, as others have mentioned, there is always the option of tipping higher for great service--I'm not saying that it shouldn't be done--BUT I am saying that $10 for 10 minutes of a server's time does not seem like a bad tip.
And now, I will don my asbestos undergarments.
progroupie
Member
And 46 weeks out of the year that server tolerates people who seem to think that because they're on vacation they can stiff their waiters for what are more than likely honest mistakes.
JWG
Well-Known Member
So by my math, you vacation 6 weeks a year. You sick, sick, LUCKY sob... (and I mean that with nothing but love and pure jealousy
)
BigRedDad
Well-Known Member
Tipping is very personal and based on what the person views as a deserved amount. To me, if I get the service I expect, I have high standards for customer service work, I tip very well. It is also based on what I would pay myself to do the same work in the same amount of time. This is my guideline:
DME driver: $0 if he just drives, $5 if he helps with carry-ons, $10 if he handles all carry-ons and interacts well with everyone on the bus.
Bell Hops/Baggage Handlers: $0 if they are rude and mistreat my bags or are very late, $2/bag if they are personable and enjoy bringing me my luggage
Wait Staff: At a buffet where they only bring me my drink $1-$2 per person. At a family-style meal, $3-$4 per person depending on how personable and attentive they are. At a sit-down meal, 10%-25% depending on how personable and attentive they are. I definitely have no issue leaving $0 to anyone as a waiter if I have to wait and always ask for another drink. Good servers know when to ask (i.e. when my drink is about two more from the end and the new one is there by the time I need it). Exceptional servers get 25% and a very long, hand-written note to the management team stating the fact.
Room Cleaning: $1/person each day, $2 if they did a great job the day before.
DME driver: $0 if he just drives, $5 if he helps with carry-ons, $10 if he handles all carry-ons and interacts well with everyone on the bus.
Bell Hops/Baggage Handlers: $0 if they are rude and mistreat my bags or are very late, $2/bag if they are personable and enjoy bringing me my luggage
Wait Staff: At a buffet where they only bring me my drink $1-$2 per person. At a family-style meal, $3-$4 per person depending on how personable and attentive they are. At a sit-down meal, 10%-25% depending on how personable and attentive they are. I definitely have no issue leaving $0 to anyone as a waiter if I have to wait and always ask for another drink. Good servers know when to ask (i.e. when my drink is about two more from the end and the new one is there by the time I need it). Exceptional servers get 25% and a very long, hand-written note to the management team stating the fact.
Room Cleaning: $1/person each day, $2 if they did a great job the day before.
Computer Magic
Well-Known Member
I used these "Basic Tips on Tipping" when i went. Worked out great, service is so much better when you tip. 
http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/10/12/basic-tips-on-tipping-how-much-and-to-whom/
http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/10/12/basic-tips-on-tipping-how-much-and-to-whom/
Club Cooloholic
Well-Known Member
Why does this topic always come up? Why do people always wonder what to tip in Disney, as if it would be any different than how you would tip at home? Do people not eat out when they are at home?
I understand if your a little confused because your from another country but even then this topic is covered in any decent guidebook.
So basically if your a good tipper at home you probably will be a good tipper at Disney.
If your cheap at home you will probably be cheap in Disney.
PS- If service is poor go ahead and tip very little, but the waiter should not have to freakin knock your socks off for an 15 to 18 percent tip. Bringing your food and being attentive should be enough.
I understand if your a little confused because your from another country but even then this topic is covered in any decent guidebook.
So basically if your a good tipper at home you probably will be a good tipper at Disney.
If your cheap at home you will probably be cheap in Disney.
PS- If service is poor go ahead and tip very little, but the waiter should not have to freakin knock your socks off for an 15 to 18 percent tip. Bringing your food and being attentive should be enough.
I brought this up since I have no idea what other people do when they vacation. i can only account for my family and we are usally not so frugal when we visit WDW.
If i tipped on my upcomming trip as well and often as my parents did I would need alot more money. I am trying to find a reasonable grey area so i can guestamate how much to set aside for tips.
I mean since my family usally being 18 in total we have to tip well since even the smallest of tasks are a production. I am going in Jan with 8 good freinds so I think we should tip well but, not to sound like a frugal tourist, i dont want to over tip.
If i tipped on my upcomming trip as well and often as my parents did I would need alot more money. I am trying to find a reasonable grey area so i can guestamate how much to set aside for tips.
I mean since my family usally being 18 in total we have to tip well since even the smallest of tasks are a production. I am going in Jan with 8 good freinds so I think we should tip well but, not to sound like a frugal tourist, i dont want to over tip.