How do you tell someone they're a bad tipper?
Out of curiosity, how do YOU tell someone they're a bad tipper. I would just come out and say it - maybe in a sort of joking way - but what would you do?
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4 Comments:
that's an excellent question for one of those advice columns. they would be able to give you some advice on doing it tactfully. i'm not so sure i have much tact when it comes to people being cheapskates..
here's what i have done: said "well, i don't know if you want to come back here one day, but since i'd like to return i'm going to throw in some more for the tip"
i've also gone a different route with a person that i actually cared about whether i was offending or not: found a way over the course of the next week to bring the conversation to servers and how they get generally get paid less than minimum wage and get taxed on 15% whether they even get that much in tips or not, and isn't that crazy? and maybe i'll mention that i think most people think the standard is around 18-20% now, but for excellent service, more, etc.
the word yes at 7:20PM on 02/13/07
If the difference between a stingy tip and an (above) average tip is only a buck or two, I usually sneak the extra cash onto the table as we're leaving. If the miserly friend has an eagle eye and I can't drop the extra cash, I'll usually go almost out the door with him/her and then go back to the table because I "thought I forgot my cell phone" or something.
If you and your friend(s) tend to split the check evenly, you could also try being the one to grab the bill to divide it up. Just factor in the tip you feel comfortable with and split it among you all. I've rarely had people challenge the suggested tip. (I usually do 20 percent of total cost.)
Adam Kuban at 1:25AM on 02/14/07
Depending on who is doing the bill splitting amongst my friends, I'll usually just tell them to leave whatever change I would have received back, in the bill holder.
If I'm not getting change back and the tip is still lacking, IMO, I'll do what Adam does and head back to the table.
vraknari at 11:30AM on 02/14/07
Perhaps a pocket tip card would be in order?
mepolo at 4:35PM on 02/16/07