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[The Faceless Master]

i'm talking about a place like Logan's Roadhouse, where all the waiter does is carry you to the table, clear plates and refill drinks. it's a buffet, so you go and get all of your food yourself. i said it didn't really matter, and 15% is fine since it's not that expensive anyway, and my cousin agreed, but my aunt insisted that it was too much, since it wasn't a real full service restaurant. the waitress seemed incredibly surprised at her tip, so i suspect that my aunt was right...

 

[elrechazado]

I worked at one many years ago and got tips 20% of the time, and usually a buck or two based on refilling drinks.

I don't tip at buffet restaurants unless I get different than expected service.

 

[Salmonax]

A few bucks, generally. Actually the only all-you-can-eat buffets I ever eat at are in Vegas, so I probably tip more than that just because it's Vegas.

 

[Neuromancer]

Couple bucks

Also you got me in the mood for some Great Fortune Panda Dragon Buffet, thanks a lot

 

[Mama Robotnik]

That short, three letter word guarantees us four pages at least.

 

[The Faceless Master]

I worked at one many years ago and got tips 20% of the time, and usually a buck or two based on refilling drinks.

I don't tip at buffet restaurants unless I get different than expected service.

well, she was excellent, she was always there to ask if we wanted plates cleared, and was asking if we wanted a refill when our drinks hit 1/4, and it was packed since today is mother's day.

That short, three letter word guarantees us four pages at least.

why? it's a pretty specific question, not a general consensus like some other threads with similar subjects.

 

[Costanza]

I leave a dollar.

 

[Vic]

A dollar.

 

[elrechazado]

well, she was excellent, she was always there to ask if we wanted plates cleared, and was asking if we wanted a refill when our drinks hit 1/4, and it was packed since today is mother's day.

Well, I would definitely tip at that point, but in general would not.

 

[Shanadeus]

Don't tip anything, they can't screw up your food next time you at there as it's an buffet.
You have no reason to tip other than feeling good about yourself for helping an institution which lead to obesity.

 

[OneEightZero]

I do tip, but so long as he or she is awesome and keeps my glass full. ^_^

 

[mysticwhip]

coins

 

[Wario64]

I leave a dollar.

But that's 99 cents more than 5 indie games

 

[Cubsfan23]

2 bucks

 

[OnPoint]

Why does one of these threads pop up monthly haha

 

[Relix]

A few bucks, IF the waitress was good at refilling my soda. I am an asshole with that. I drink a lot while eating so it's a must.

 

[MIMIC]

Nothing.

 

[speculawyer]

I avoid those places these days. It is a really unhealthy concept unless you are young & active and thus have a reason to eat a lot.

 

[Complex Shadow]

But that's 99 cents more than 5 indie games

are you serious? now i feel better even thought i paid with a dollar.

edit: ill tip a dollar or so.

 

[Tobor]

Why does one of these threads pop up monthly haha

3 months, but close enough:

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=388750

 

[Dacvak]

Can I hijack this thread?

How much does everyone here tip for a meal at a typical restaurant. Let's say the meal cost $15

 

[Complex Shadow]

How much does everyone here tip for a meal at a typical restaurant. Let's say the meal cost $15

none. i paid for what i wanted, i am not paying more. >_<

 

[Costanza]

Can I hijack this thread?

How much does everyone here tip for a meal at a typical restaurant. Let's say the meal cost $15

:lol

 

[rezuth]

Can I hijack this thread?

How much does everyone here tip for a meal at a typical restaurant. Let's say the meal cost $15

0

 

[Korey]

How about the pizza delivery guy? Typically I start out with a couple of bucks, then take out whatever the "delivery fee" was and give him the remainder.

 

[Onemic]

Can I hijack this thread?

How much does everyone here tip for a meal at a typical restaurant. Let's say the meal cost $15

2-3, if they're amazing then 5

Same applies to a buffet, all depends on how much I spend, but I would never tip more than $5 individually. For the OP though I'd only give em a dollar or two at the most probably.

 

[Darkman M]

Some of you are some straight up bums :lol , unless the waiter is really shitty leave a damn tip even if it's only a buck or two.

 

[Mikazuki]

Like $10.

I get like 5/6 plates of food though. I figure if I tip them well they won't be pissed at me
. :lol

 

[wenis]

There are waiters at buffets?! I've never had one there before so I've never left a tip. The busboys taking my plate don't get anything because well they aren't actually doing me a service. If there were a place to toss my used plates I'd have no problem taking it there myself then grabbing a fresh one for more food....Again I'm just surprised there are actual waiters/waitresses at a buffet. :lol

 

[Shanadeus]

Can I hijack this thread?

How much does everyone here tip for a meal at a typical restaurant. Let's say the meal cost $15

2 dollars.

 

[Hawkian]

I don't tip at a buffet, are you seriously supposed to?

I tip 15% of the bill at full service restaurants unless the service was awesome or atrocious, and adjust accordingly.

 

[goldlion054]

Can I hijack this thread?

How much does everyone here tip for a meal at a typical restaurant. Let's say the meal cost $15

I'll drop 4 or 5 dollars. Even if the service isn't a gift from god, i figure there job is rough enough having to deal with shitheads all day. if the service is awful, then i will tip accordingly, but that happens rarely enough to show much concern over it

 

[xelios]

$2 - $3. Not as much since you're getting up to get the food yourself etc. This is for 2 people so I'd say it comes out to about 10% for buffets.

 

[MNC]

tips?

 

[BlazingDarkness]

if the waiter is hot, he gets a tip.

 

[Amakusa]

5 bucks max (single), for each other person add 3 bucks.

 

[forknknife]

tipping is WRONG

WRONG WRONG WRONG

 

[entremet]

20 percent of the bill.

 

[jamesinclair]

$1 per person. Slightly more if service is amazing (always full drink, cleared playes immediately)

*More in vegas, Im talking about the $11 chinese buffet, not the $30 vegas buffet

No tip if you get your own drinks.

Edit: Also....logans is a buffet....?

 

[NEOPARADIGM]

Three bucks.

 

[C.Dark.DN]

i don't tip

 

[Onemic]

i don't tip

MY MAN

 

[jamesinclair]

i'm talking about a place like Logan's Roadhouse, where all the waiter does is carry you to the table, clear plates and refill drinks. it's a buffet, so you go and get all of your food yourself..

Im looking at their website....and theyre not a buffet.

 

[Xyphie]

You're not expected to tip here, so nothing.

 

[NEOPARADIGM]

You're not expected to tip here, so nothing.

I beg to differ. Last buffet we went to the "waitress" actually made a point to bring up that she only made $2.85 an hour or whatever. Like, hint hint.

I told my gf she didn't deserve a tip because of that.

Didn't fly though.

Spoiler

I wish I wore the pants

 

[Steppenwolf]

Nothing. It's a buffet.

 

[Chittagong]

i don't tip

....aaand it's on!

 

[sestrugen]

I dont tip, since restaurants here usually charge it on the bill anyways.

 

[Ace 8095]

If you feel the need to tip, I don't care if you do or not, the amount should be based off the service you received. Tipping based of a percentage of your total meal cost is irrational.

 

[HappyBivouac]

If you are at a restaurant, and you order a $100 glass of wine whereas your friend orders a $10 glass of wine, so you pay a $15 tip for your wine and he pays a $1.50 tip for his wine, are you going to whine about it?