Have your tipping habits changed?

[MiikeB]

I agree wiith IMA, I love it when a waiter drops off a pitcher of the drink. Some people think it is just the waiter being lazy but I am happy to always have my glass full.

[stressedmama]

My family to has cut back on eating out, but has not changed our tipping habits when we go out to eat 10 - 15% ave service, more then 15% for great service. I have a related question. We now tend to order take out from places such as Outback who will bring you food right out the door to your car. Do you all tip the waitress who brings your food to the car? I have started tipping, but in this senerio I usually give a $1 - $2 since that person didn't even take my order. Is that to stingy?

[Well Spent]

No, you're not stingy. That's reasonable.

[Cylenchar]

Nope, not at all. If I eat out, I tip. Usually 20%. No need to puish the servers. Besides, I have also noticed the beneficial trend of having waiters and waitresses recognize us and give us better service since we tip well.

[edmundo]

Tipping is not compulsory it depends on you.