This came up in the commissary thread, so I thought it was worth discussing on its own merit.
At the commissary, I never tip. Usually I bring my own re-usable bags and carry everything out by hand to the car since I am shopping for only one.
In general though, maybe I am cheap, but I think my generation Y compatriots tip too much. What the HELL is the deal with a tip jar at places like Starbucks, or fast food? Seriously? Unless you have to walk back and forth to my table multiple times you aren't getting tipped. Some of my buddies consistently tip 25% and call me cheap (in a good natured way of course) for leaving less
I tip 15% for average service, 20% for excellent service, and try to pay the bill in cash if the service was bad so the server can't "improvise" on what I wrote on the credit card slip. Also, if I am in a large group and you split checks that bumps you up to the 20% category as long as you don't screw up too badly.
At the commissary, I never tip. Usually I bring my own re-usable bags and carry everything out by hand to the car since I am shopping for only one.
In general though, maybe I am cheap, but I think my generation Y compatriots tip too much. What the HELL is the deal with a tip jar at places like Starbucks, or fast food? Seriously? Unless you have to walk back and forth to my table multiple times you aren't getting tipped. Some of my buddies consistently tip 25% and call me cheap (in a good natured way of course) for leaving less
I tip 15% for average service, 20% for excellent service, and try to pay the bill in cash if the service was bad so the server can't "improvise" on what I wrote on the credit card slip. Also, if I am in a large group and you split checks that bumps you up to the 20% category as long as you don't screw up too badly.