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[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Only thing that stands out to me is the percentages you've listed. I was always taught (and most of my peers seem to have been as well) that the normal tip for average service was 15%. Poor service (that is in the waiter's control) gets 10%, and good/great is 18-22% (but usually 20%).

I was born in the early 90s if it makes a difference.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago

Varies regionally. For example, San Francisco techies should be tipping 20% (for typical sitdown service).

[–] captainlezbian 2 points 2 weeks ago

It used to be that way, but now standard is 20%.

I was also taught that egregious service (like bigoted remarks from the waitstaff or getting told to go fuck yourself) gets 1¢ to assure you aren’t just someone who doesn’t tip