Question by Myzyri: Is My View On Tipping Servers Too Harsh? I went to dinner in Chicago, IL (USA) with a friend. After a horrible meal with horrible service, I decided not to leave a tip. My friend was outraged and told me I was being cheap. According to him, you always leave a 20% [...]

Question by Jessica: I am a waitress and I would like your opinion on tipping.? I’m a waitress at an Italian Restaurant and I’m just curious to ask everyone what they think a “good tip” should be. In my opinion, 20% is a “good tip” and 15% is an OK tip. Anything below that and [...]

Question by lcristia: How do you say the word “tip” in italian, as in tipping the waiter in a ristorante? How do you say the word “tip” in italian, as in tipping the waiter in a ristorante? Best answer: Answer by lanananeraMancia, while the verb is “dare la mancia a “ Add your own answer [...]

Question by jvsconsulting: Where does the “tipping” end? Who should get tips, and who shouldn’t? Here in the U.S.A. I know it’s customary, and in fact (often) necessary, to tip certain people. I should point out that in the past, I have been a bartender, and a pizza-delivery guy. Except in the most extreme case [...]

Question by Judy: tipping for takeout? “Tip jars” seem to be springing up where they weren’t before. Two places I’ve seen them recently are Subway and a local Chinese place – both have some eat-in space but are mostly takeout. If I eat in at the Chinese place, which I occasionally do, I obviously tip [...]

It is not very common for Italians to give huge tips. In fact, Italians don’t give tips at all. There have been stories of tourists leaving tips on the table only to be followed by a waiter with the money: “Excuse me Mister, you left this!” That is why there is an option to not [...]