Author Topic: Tipping Master Thread (Who to tip and how much) (Read 50959 times)

moish · « **Reply #40 on:** January 18, 2012, 08:54:04 PM »

what about if the cap says eichlers on it?

bubbles · « **Reply #41 on:** January 18, 2012, 08:58:16 PM »

Quote from: moish on January 18, 2012, 08:54:04 PM

what about if the cap says eichlers on it?

or how about "kosher kreplach" ?

SuperFlyer · « **Reply #42 on:** January 18, 2012, 08:58:23 PM »

So they will think he is Ryan Eichler,also involved with harley davidson.

David B · « **Reply #43 on:** January 18, 2012, 09:18:38 PM »

Quote from: SuperFlyer on January 18, 2012, 08:58:23 PM

So they will think he is Ryan Eichler,also involved with harley davidson.

I actually laughed out loud at that last exchange

Just had this conversation (baseball caps) with my Rebbe from Israel last week (when he was in NY) -- I agreed that the cap works for me, but that his big beard doesn't allow him any incognito time.

Regarding tipping, I don't tip for a soda or water from the bar (water is usually self-service anyway), but $1 would be reasonable for a beer or alcoholic drink. That's a normal tip when you are paying for them in a bar, so it would only be reasonable to tip that when the drink is free.

JEWDA · « **Reply #44 on:** January 18, 2012, 09:20:20 PM »

maybe start a poll?

whYME · « **Reply #45 on:** January 18, 2012, 09:40:05 PM »

Quote from: bubbles on January 18, 2012, 08:58:16 PM

or how about "kosher kreplach" ?

Nope, no good.

when in Rome... you don't look Jewish

joey89 · « **Reply #46 on:** January 18, 2012, 09:50:55 PM »

if i'm sitting by the bar i tip after my last drink. if im on a couch I tip per drink

Cbs · « **Reply #47 on:** January 18, 2012, 10:00:24 PM »

Quote from: moish on January 18, 2012, 08:45:36 PM

how about if youre wearing a baseball cap with beard and peyos?

verplank...

Cbs · « **Reply #48 on:** February 13, 2012, 04:47:48 AM »

i've always wondered in certain cases, whats the point of giving a tip? for example when you take a taxi, why are you supposed to, or why do people tip, you're paying for the taxi service and on top of that he should get a tip? on the other hand in some countries tipping isnt considered "the thing" to do. (ex. in israel you pay the exact meter amount)
a waiter i can understand a slight bit more but still on that i question.

so the question is when do you personally give a tip? anytime someone does good service for you, even if he's getting paid for it? or only if thats "the thing" to do etc?..

your thoughts?

aussiebochur · « **Reply #49 on:** February 13, 2012, 04:50:10 AM »

I guess this is more general then tipping house keeping or bartenders so you started a new thread, right?

Cbs · « **Reply #50 on:** February 13, 2012, 04:53:05 AM »

Quote from: aussiebochur on February 13, 2012, 04:50:10 AM

I guess this is more general then tipping house keeping or bartenders so you started a new thread, right?

yup. i sure did see those threads, and i was looking for a more general thread, because if i post in there than some people wont open the thread because the title is about a specific thing, like i never opened the house keeping thread because it doesnt apply to me. thats why i usually like master threads for certain topics
unless you want me to title this "taxi, do you tip?" or "waiter do you tip?"

Side incomer · « **Reply #51 on:** February 13, 2012, 04:54:17 AM »

In the hot jewish areas like BP and Flatbush, the Taxi drivers, as well as the waiters are used not to get tips.

But, I would always give a tip if I feel the guy did more than needed for his job. If the waiter was super nice, or if the taxi driver waited a few minutes, or had to hear the babies crying, and didn't get nervous / angry etc..
And same is for delivery guys, if he did a standard delivery, then why budge, but if he had to go up steps, shlep big boxes etc.. I think a tip is in place.

SuperFlyer · « **Reply #52 on:** February 13, 2012, 05:04:34 AM »

Quote from: Side incomer on February 13, 2012, 04:54:17 AM

In the hot jewish areas like BP and Flatbush, the Taxi drivers, as well as the waiters are used not to get tips.

But, I would always give a tip if I feel the guy did more than needed for his job. If the waiter was super nice, or if the taxi driver waited a few minutes, or had to hear the babies crying, and didn't get nervous / angry etc..
And same is for delivery guys, if he did a standard delivery, then why budge, but if he had to go up steps, shlep big boxes etc.. I think a tip is in place.

Thank you, one needs to deserve a tip.

Its not my fault if they accept a job which doesn't pay enough, assuming there are tips.

You need tzedaka, that's something else.

aussiebochur · « **Reply #53 on:** February 13, 2012, 05:35:14 AM »

Quote from: Cbs on February 13, 2012, 04:53:05 AM

yup. i sure did see those threads, and i was looking for a more general thread, because if i post in there than some people wont open the thread because the title is about a specific thing, like i never opened the house keeping thread because it doesnt apply to me. thats why i usually like master threads for certain topics
unless you want me to title this "taxi, do you tip?" or "waiter do you tip?"

That's what I was saying

HelpMe · « **Reply #54 on:** February 13, 2012, 11:35:25 AM »

A lot of places it is customary to tip. The service provided is based on expecting that tip. If you plan on going to a restaurant and not tip then how about letting the waiter know ahead of time?

Dan · « **Reply #55 on:** February 13, 2012, 11:43:48 AM »

-Restaurant: 15% is my usual, but if the service was really exceptional I'd go up to 18 or 20 and if it was abysmal I take some points off from 15.
-Hotel luggage porter: Usually $1 per bag or so.
-Barber: $2.

Can't really think of anything else off the top of my head. I don't usually tip housekeeping, seems strange to tip someone you never see, but maybe I'm wrong here.

SuperFlyer · « **Reply #56 on:** February 13, 2012, 11:46:26 AM »

Quote from: HelpMe on February 13, 2012, 11:35:25 AM

A lot of places it is customary to tip. The service provided is based on expecting that tip. If you plan on going to a restaurant and not tip then how about letting the waiter know ahead of time?

No, they will poison you.

Cbs · « **Reply #57 on:** February 13, 2012, 11:47:50 AM »

Quote from: HelpMe on February 13, 2012, 11:35:25 AM

A lot of places it is customary to tip. The service provided is based on expecting that tip. If you plan on going to a restaurant and not tip then how about letting the waiter know ahead of time?

so thats why i said i understand more of tipping a waiter, cuz sometimes they pay less. but taxis and delivery boys and baggers at supermarket etc..
my main issue is taxis, thats the truth. - the only time i think a taxi driver deserves a tip is if you are in a hurry and they got you there on time, or if he made an extra stop for you etc.. but otherwise, when these NY yellow cabs ask for a tip for a regular drive, i think its nonsense

Quote from: Dan on February 13, 2012, 11:43:48 AM

-Barber: $2.

Can't really think of anything else off the top of my head. I don't usually tip housekeeping, seems strange to tip someone you never see, but maybe I'm wrong here.

barber? why would u tip a barber? ur paying him enough for the haircut!
and what about taxis?

SuperFlyer · « **Reply #58 on:** February 13, 2012, 11:50:40 AM »

Lets tip the cops when they fine you.

HelpMe · « **Reply #59 on:** February 13, 2012, 11:57:45 AM »

Quote from: Cbs on February 13, 2012, 11:47:50 AM

so thats why i said i understand more of tipping a waiter, cuz sometimes they pay less. but taxis and delivery boys and baggers at supermarket etc..
my main issue is taxis, thats the truth. - the only time i think a taxi driver deserves a tip is if you are in a hurry and they got you there on time, or if he made an extra stop for you etc.. but otherwise, when these NY yellow cabs ask for a tip for a regular drive, i think its nonsense

Same for taxi drivers. I am surprised you do not feel it is customary to tip taxi drivers in the US.

Poll

Do you tip in lounges?

Author Topic: Tipping Master Thread (Who to tip and how much) (Read 50959 times)