Tipping Advice
This topic was created in the Miscellaneous forum by sweethearts on Saturday, August 9, 2014 and has 6 replies.
What's the going rate in the US. We don't really here in Australia unless we feel like it (and most don't) but I hear it's basically compulsory in the States. Spending a week in Vegas in October and don't want to get this wrong.
Do you only tip at restaurants? For Breakfast, lunch and Dinner? Or do you tip everyone that does a service for you? What about retailers, taxi's etc?
I noticed my hotel booking added additional taxes on (over $ 20 per day for tipping as well), so is that considered covered or is that just a form of tax that employees never see?
Might seem like a strange question to most of you but it's quite foreign on this side of the world and when I was recently in Europe it was also optional.
Ooops accidentally flagged my own thread lol
Do you only tip at restaurants? For Breakfast, lunch and Dinner? Or do you tip everyone that does a service for you? What about retailers, taxi's etc?
I noticed my hotel booking added additional taxes on (over $ 20 per day for tipping as well), so is that considered covered or is that just a form of tax that employees never see?
Might seem like a strange question to most of you but it's quite foreign on this side of the world and when I was recently in Europe it was also optional.
Ooops accidentally flagged my own thread lol
@Getmisted
Hahaha how'd you know I wanted to get my first tat? lol So what do I tip the marriage celebrant...I hear that's the other thing to do while in Vegas
Hahaha how'd you know I wanted to get my first tat? lol So what do I tip the marriage celebrant...I hear that's the other thing to do while in Vegas
Posted by sweethearts
What's the going rate in the US. We don't really here in Australia unless we feel like it (and most don't) but I hear it's basically compulsory in the States. Spending a week in Vegas in October and don't want to get this wrong.
Do you only tip at restaurants? For Breakfast, lunch and Dinner? Or do you tip everyone that does a service for you? What about retailers, taxi's etc?
I noticed my hotel booking added additional taxes on (over $ 20 per day for tipping as well), so is that considered covered or is that just a form of tax that employees never see?
Might seem like a strange question to most of you but it's quite foreign on this side of the world and when I was recently in Europe it was also optional.
Ooops accidentally flagged my own thread lol
In restaurants (not the fast food variety), 20% is what I do (all meals, brkfst, lunch, dinner)--
If gratuity has already been figured in (like the hotel), then I don't... it's covered.
Retailers, no.
Cabs, idk-- don't use them where I live.
Hair stylists, yes.
Drinks/cocktails, run a tab and tip at the end.
BUT... in Vegas, the rules may be a little different since (I believe) drinks are free at Casinos.
Tipping applies, I'm sure-- but with no tab, it may be upon service.
JustAGirl might have that info... I think she is a Vegas Native.
Posted by sweethearts
What's the going rate in the US. We don't really here in Australia unless we feel like it (and most don't) but I hear it's basically compulsory in the States. Spending a week in Vegas in October and don't want to get this wrong.
Do you only tip at restaurants? For Breakfast, lunch and Dinner? Or do you tip everyone that does a service for you? What about retailers, taxi's etc?
I noticed my hotel booking added additional taxes on (over $ 20 per day for tipping as well), so is that considered covered or is that just a form of tax that employees never see?
Might seem like a strange question to most of you but it's quite foreign on this side of the world and when I was recently in Europe it was also optional.
Ooops accidentally flagged my own thread lol
In food service (restaurants/bars) it is 20% . I tip close to 40% if the service/personality is off the charts. These people are paid the lowest by employers (well most are), and are dependent on their tips. If the server sucks, (nasty attitude, or refrain from coming to the table to see if anything is needed etc..) they get 20% to the penny from me and I let them know their service was really bad.
I was in Vegas 3 months ago. On the advice of a Vegas regular I work with I got $ 100.00 in one dollars bills and just handed them out to anyone that did anything for me. I usually gave them out 3 at a times. I was there for four days.
Download a tipping app to your phone. Most restaurants where I live now put this on the bottom of receipts.
It was ok -10%
It was good -15%
You loved it -20%
You're rich -whatever you want
Download a tipping app to your phone. Most restaurants where I live now put this on the bottom of receipts.
It was ok -10%
It was good -15%
You loved it -20%
You're rich -whatever you want
Seems you live in a strange and complicated system, why not just add it all on top and be done with it? Think the rest of the world has it right on this. Pay an employee their due and if they are exceptional they may get a bonus.
Thanks, for most of your help. I take it that majority say 20% on service.
Thanks, for most of your help. I take it that majority say 20% on service.
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