How much do you tip?

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I don't usually tip less than $5. If the meal costs enough that $5 is less than 20%, then I tip at least 20%.

It's really simple. Just multiply the bill times two, and move the decimal.

Example:
Bill is $35.00.
35 x 2 = 70.
Move the decimal one spot over 7.0. Boom, there's your 20% tip, $7.00.

Also, I like to make the total even up at a dollar total.

Example, if the bill was for $35.43, I would tip $7.57, bringing the total up to $43.00.

Sometimes if I go someplace where service looks slow that day, I may tip more, just 'cause I know the wait staff might need it.

Also, I try not to tip someone poorly just 'cause they gave bad service.

I find it more pleasant to let the manager know that staff gave particularly great service, versus dogging about poor service. My take on it is that I have no idea of what is going on in that person's life.

I know that I need grace, so, personally, I give others the benefit of the doubt.