In a message dated 11/4/2006 8:45:58 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
5-card@comcast.net writes:
The free meals w/tip ended.
Do most people tip higher when they are comped a meal? I always feel as if I
can afford to tip generously when I am comped.
China
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I can't speak for others, but for myself, I tip based on the service, not who pays for the tab.
If the casino is comping me a meal, why should the waitperson get a bigger tip, they will probably get a bigger tip
than if I was paying simply because I will buy a more expensive meal if it is free, than if I was paying.
I will tip 15 % for adequate service, 20% for superior service and 25% for super service.
All tips are based on the before tax amount of the meal.
Regards
A.P.
----- Original Message ----- From: <China15334@aol.com>
To: <vpFREE@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, November 05, 2006 1:15 AM
Subject: Re: [vpFREE] free meal w/tip
Do most people tip higher when they are comped a meal? I always feel as if I
can afford to tip generously when I am comped.
China
I always think that, if I am eating for free or with a heavy discount, I can "afford" a higher
tip and be able to share my "largesse" with the person who is serving me (and who usually
has to share it with other people on the staff of the restaurant).
.....bl
--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, China15334@... wrote:
Do most people tip higher when they are comped a meal? I always feel as if I
can afford to tip generously when I am comped.
China
bl and I are on the same page here. Though, in my mind, it's not so
much a matter of "affording" a larger gratuity, as it is wanting to
share the "gift" (comp) that I received with the server.
As a general rule, when I'm eating in a more expensive casino
restaurant, on a comp, I will leave 20 to 25%, depending on the
service I have received.
For a comped coffee shop type meal, which usually totals under
$15.00 when I am dining solo, I will leave $3.00 to $4.00.
I know that the amounts that I tip, are well received by the wait
staff, as I almost always receive excellent service and smiling
greetings at future meals.
Obviously, I can't speak about or for the tipping customs of
others. However, what I cannot relate to are people who feel that
they don't have to tip at ALL, because the meal is "free".
~Babe~
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--In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "bornloser1537" <bornloser1537@...>
wrote:
--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, China15334@ wrote:
Do most people tip higher when they are comped a meal? I always feel
as if I can afford to tip generously when I am comped.
China
When we were given a free comp at Golden Nugget that included a $35 bottle of wine, two appetizers, two meals and two desserts(we couldn't even order dessert as we were too full), we had no problem leaving a $40 tip. That is the price of only two so-so buffets! Was a great meal too.
jackessiebabe <jackessiebabe@yahoo.com> wrote: bl and I are on the same page here. Though, in my mind, it's not so
much a matter of "affording" a larger gratuity, as it is wanting to
share the "gift" (comp) that I received with the server.
As a general rule, when I'm eating in a more expensive casino
restaurant, on a comp, I will leave 20 to 25%, depending on the
service I have received.
For a comped coffee shop type meal, which usually totals under
$15.00 when I am dining solo, I will leave $3.00 to $4.00.
I know that the amounts that I tip, are well received by the wait
staff, as I almost always receive excellent service and smiling
greetings at future meals.
Obviously, I can't speak about or for the tipping customs of
others. However, what I cannot relate to are people who feel that
they don't have to tip at ALL, because the meal is "free".
~Babe~
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--In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "bornloser1537" <bornloser1537@...>
wrote:
--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, China15334@ wrote:
Do most people tip higher when they are comped a meal? I always feel
as if I can afford to tip generously when I am comped.
China
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