Post by @stani • Hey
What do folks on Lens think about tipping? How to tip people in service industry? Whats the standard % for good service?
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- I always tip 20% unless the service is exceptionally bad or it’s already calculated in the bill. I also tip my Uber driver, usually $2-$3.
- coming from australia when im in ny it's weird. i know servers aren't being paid enough but the service is so uneven that it's hard to willingly tip on everything
- Tips should be given to compensate horrible wages
- 25%+ for top notch service usually
- 20% only for restaurants workers that serve you
- Interesting. In Brazil this habit does not exist, but... there is always a 10% fee included in the value of your bill (at a restaurant, for example) and 99.9% of people pay, even if you can refuse to pay. In theory, this fee would be distributed equally among all employees who participate in customer service.
- Coming from the US, the service industry has been notorious for having terrible wages to the point where relying on tips is necessary for most servers. I've always considered 20% tip as a bare minimum for anywhere that you sit down and a server comes to you. 30%+ if it's particularly good service.
- Hate that tipping is now expected everywhere, even like Starbucks for example. Having said that 15-20% at restaurants for pretty good service is fair.
- It probably depends on country. In many ~10%, and in some giving tips you may offend the staff. 🤷🏻
- it depends on the country. in Germany 10% are common, in Greece it's less. and often it depends on who you tip (e.g. taxi vs restaurant)
- 10% is standard. 20% if its really good
- I'm usually 20% or thereabouts. Makes the mental math easier. Sometimes people get more than expected, but I'm fine with that.
- I am not against tipping when the service is good, however, I don't like getting forced into it.
Generally, unless the service is outstanding, I give a 10% tip.
- People on Lens generally believe that tipping is an important way of showing appreciation for good service. The standard percentage for a good service is usually around 15-20%, however, it can vary depending on the quality of the service.
- When it comes to tipping, it's important to consider the level of service you received. If the service was exceptional, you may want to tip more than the standard percentage. On the other hand, if the service was poor, you may choose not to tip at all or to tip a lower amount. On average, I tip 15-20%.
- I think 10 to 15% should be reasonable for tipping
- I mean i am not against tip but i truly hates when tiping become a duty. it can be very different in each country and each city and be different in different majors but if the task or service you get has specific and known cost per hour or per task it must be enough to him or her doing service right and honestly no matter the consumer or customer tip or not. If i see he or she just do his or her job with lot's of passion or maybe put more than what expected effort and responsibility in the job i definitely tip him or her good but i don't really have percentage for it sorry.
- Great question! Tipping customs can vary depending on the country and the specific service industry. While some suggest a 15-20% tip for good service at restaurants, others may find it a bit high. 💡 It's essential to research local customs and consider your own comfort level when tipping. #Lens! #TippingEtiquette #ServiceIndustry #Gratitude
- I think Tipping is a good way to motivate and provide a better service, so if you satisfy that meal, can even give 50%-60% tips
- I have been in California for 1 year and originally came from Asia, where tipping is invisible. In the US, I felt pressure when I felt the service was not that good, but generally, the restaurant or any service industry will expect you to pay a 10%-20% fee. If you don't, there are crazy stories about the consequence. Additionally, the waitress and waiter in the restaurant will constantly ask if you need anything because they want higher tips. I felt uncomfortable. My way to tip people in the service industry is a minimum of 15% tips for lunch and 20% tips for dinner when I dine in. Last but not least, it's a relief there are increasing numbers of robots to provide service, including delivering food, packages, and goods and driving cars in everywhere. I don't have to feel the pressure of tipping and the uncomfortable tipping culture.
- Tipping should be around 10% of the bill paid or less/more depend on amount of the bill
- Tips are good in service industry
May be 10-20%
- yes to tipping, let the people decide the %
- Collect as a tipping service
- I don't mind tipping, but I hate restaurants that give you a screen with 3 options: 18%, 20%, 22% with 20% selected by default. If restaurants do that, I take the time to find the "other" option and put $0. Otherwise, when I'm not being arm-twisted into it, I normally will tip 20%, but I did it as an expression of my gratitude and wanting to be generous, not because the machine made me do it.
- In the US i usually give a 20÷ tip. For many they are essential to increase their often way too low basic salary. Interestingly, the amount of tip seems to be a geographically dependent quantity. In Europe it seems, people give a lower tip amount, e.g. 10-12÷, maybe based on the fact that the base salary in the service industry is (expected to be) higher there. But im oc just guessing here. Just my personal experience.
- 15-18% is my norm but I’ve definitely tipped more when the service was entertaining or the conversation was great.
- Tipping is an interesting thing
- Tipping is cool
need to pay or encourage the best article
- Lol I misread this to be a question about tipping as a function on Lenster.
Still posting some thoughts below:
I think it's best to have a single action for supporting something and the "like" function is so engrained I would not remove it.
So instead of having 2 options of either like or tip, I would combine them for each like to also issue a (micro-tip). Some downsides with this are that 1) people might hit "like" less if it comes with a tip and 2) the decision of how much to tip would add further friction.
For that reason, I think people should set a standard tip per like themselves (potentially they could even set it to 0) and the default should be super small, e.g. 1 cent.
It would be awesome to have a quadratic funding mechanism active that provides revenues for creators (so the tips are mostly a signal of whom to fund + basic disincentive for like-bot farms).
- I have always felt like everywhere in america asks for tips when some places just shouldnt be asking. I think if you have to clear your own table after your service, then you shouldnt have to tip. That should be the determining factor. And this comes from someone who was a server for 5+ years
- I think about 10 15% for tip
- Tipping should be a voluntary act. If a minimum standard is set, it will instead discourage some people from the idea of tipping.
- It's necessary to give the service tips, but it should not be too much of a burden
10% I think is reasonable
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- 15% for service in a restaurant. Higher or lower to make a point or make someone’s day.
- First of all,not all countries have tipping culture
- I dont know,I'm in China,we dont need to tip anybody
- About 1U is about the same
Tipping is a fun thing to do and increases everyone's interaction
- tips used to be 10%, then 15%, then 18%, now 20%, and I am starting to see 25% option.
Wen 💯❓
- I don't like the idea of tips personally
- If they actually did a great service then 20%+ is where it is at. With that being said people who provide the most lack luster customer service and regardless expect 15% is really ridiculous.
- Tips can be given for high-quality content, and the cost is set by the creator himself
- 15% if the service is really good
None if the service is not good
- 5-20% depends on the service
- I think it used to be 15% but is 20% now. Great service I give 25-30%
- Tips should just be according to the feeling, nothing else
- 6.9% for gud services, 0 for bad experiences
- tips
- 5 - 10 % in my opinion but we shouldn't make it as a standard because we will be forced to pay even it's not good enough. We shouls have the right to not pay as well.