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Redhead
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ANOTHER TIP Q
When going to a buffet...
DO you tip? and is it the same as if you went to a reg restaurant?
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Posted 1/12/06 9:53 AM  |
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baghag
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Re: ANOTHER TIP Q
I never have. Is it becoming expected?
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| Posted 1/12/06 9:56 AM |
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Redhead
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Re: ANOTHER TIP Q
Posted by baghag
I never have. Is it becoming expected?
O M G YES!
I always felt they think it is to be done...
Message edited 1/12/2006 9:57:24 AM.
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| Posted 1/12/06 9:57 AM |
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nylisa
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Re: ANOTHER TIP Q
Yes we do.
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| Posted 1/12/06 9:57 AM |
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Janice
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Re: ANOTHER TIP Q
yes, ususally 20%. The bill is usually low anyway, so a few extra bucks I don't mind. They keep you refilled and the table clean. That is what matters.
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| Posted 1/12/06 9:58 AM |
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Redhead
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Re: ANOTHER TIP Q
i would never tip them 20%.
That is what i tip a reg restaurant and i think they do a lot more than a buffet...
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| Posted 1/12/06 10:00 AM |
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Christine
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Re: ANOTHER TIP Q
I tip at buffets, maybe 10% for bringing beverages and clearing away plates.
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| Posted 1/12/06 10:01 AM |
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CookiePuss
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Re: ANOTHER TIP Q
Posted by Christine
I tip at buffets, maybe 10% for bringing beverages and clearing away plates.
This is what I would do but I never go to buffets.
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| Posted 1/12/06 10:10 AM |
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Janice
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Re: ANOTHER TIP Q
I just see it as other than taking your order, what more does a regular restaurant do for you?
I can guarentee that the waitstaff gets paid the same amount as a regular restaurant.
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| Posted 1/12/06 10:10 AM |
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CookiePuss
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Re: ANOTHER TIP Q
Posted by Janice
I just see it as other than taking your order, what more does a regular restaurant do for you?
I can guarentee that the waitstaff gets paid the same amount as a regular restaurant.
Waitresses and waiters in a restaurant make an average of #3.00 per hour. Buffet service workers make at least minimum wage. There's a big different in the pay scale.
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| Posted 1/12/06 10:15 AM |
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Janice
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Re: ANOTHER TIP Q
Posted by shamrock12472
Posted by Janice
I just see it as other than taking your order, what more does a regular restaurant do for you?
I can guarentee that the waitstaff gets paid the same amount as a regular restaurant.
Waitresses and waiters in a restaurant make an average of #3.00 per hour. Buffet service workers make at least minimum wage. There's a big different in the pay scale.
I have never worked in a buffet place, but are you sure that they get minimum wage? I know Shoneys workers only get service salary, they are buffet plus.
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| Posted 1/12/06 10:17 AM |
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CookiePuss
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Re: ANOTHER TIP Q
Posted by Janice
Posted by shamrock12472
Posted by Janice
I just see it as other than taking your order, what more does a regular restaurant do for you?
I can guarentee that the waitstaff gets paid the same amount as a regular restaurant.
Waitresses and waiters in a restaurant make an average of #3.00 per hour. Buffet service workers make at least minimum wage. There's a big different in the pay scale.
I have never worked in a buffet place, but are you sure that they get minimum wage? I know Shoneys workers only get service salary, they are buffet plus.
From my experince, yes, they should be getting at least minimum wage. There isn't an expectation of a tip like there is when you wait tables.
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| Posted 1/12/06 10:19 AM |
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LSP2005
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Re: ANOTHER TIP Q
Shoneys is not only buffet. As for tipping at a buffet place we do a dollar per drink ordered.
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| Posted 1/12/06 10:20 AM |
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Janice
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Re: ANOTHER TIP Q
so you have worked at a buffet?
At 16, I waited tables at Shoneys...they did a breakfast bar that most people got. I only was paid 2.13 an hour.
next time I go to one I will have to ask what they make.
ETA: but I guess for the 5.00 I hate to take the chance of stiffing someone
Message edited 1/12/2006 10:23:59 AM.
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| Posted 1/12/06 10:22 AM |
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Shelly
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Re: ANOTHER TIP Q
I usually tip 10% for buffets. Normally I tip 15-20% at restaurants.
ETA: I have never gone to a buffet at dinner, only breakfast/brunch, so no drinking beyond 1 glass of OJ. If I was drinking alcohol or lots of soda, it would be different.
Message edited 1/12/2006 10:26:39 AM.
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| Posted 1/12/06 10:25 AM |
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CookiePuss
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Re: ANOTHER TIP Q
Posted by Janice
so you have worked at a buffet?
At 16, I waited tables at Shoneys...they did a breakfast bar that most people got. I only was paid 2.13 an hour.
No, I have only worked in restaurants that did table service. However, while looking for a job a couple of times, I did interview at a buffet restaurant and it was always minimum wage.
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| Posted 1/12/06 10:25 AM |
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Janice
Sweet Jessie Quinn
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Re: ANOTHER TIP Q
thanks
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| Posted 1/12/06 10:32 AM |
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Re: ANOTHER TIP Q
I normally don't
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| Posted 1/12/06 11:54 AM |
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MrsS2005
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Re: ANOTHER TIP Q
I usually give 10%.
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| Posted 1/12/06 12:19 PM |
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Shorty
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Re: ANOTHER TIP Q
10% or $2/person....whatever is more.
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| Posted 1/12/06 2:47 PM |
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LFitzy79
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Re: ANOTHER TIP Q
I only once ever ate at a buffet, it was a lobster/crab buffet in florida, and the waiter was right there whenever our beers were running low, or to bring a fresh bowl for the shells...we tipped 25%--that's my minimum, I worked as a waitress, and my father was a cab driver and a bartender...I never tip lower than 25% for any kind of service job....
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| Posted 1/12/06 2:52 PM |
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heidla
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Re: ANOTHER TIP Q
I don't do buffets in general, but I always tip over 20% provided that the service (whatever it may be) was good. I have worked in the service industry since I was 15 yrs. old and just feel guilty tipping less. I know that at some places the servers are making minimum wage, but that still isn't much.
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| Posted 1/12/06 3:00 PM |
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Kelly
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Re: ANOTHER TIP Q
Besides the Chinese buffets, I didn't even know buffet style restaurants existed. (I mean, aside from Sizzler, I guess if you are considering that to be a buffet restaurant???)
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| Posted 1/12/06 3:05 PM |
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Diane
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Re: ANOTHER TIP Q
yes
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| Posted 1/12/06 3:50 PM |
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mishy
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Re: ANOTHER TIP Q
Yes
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| Posted 1/12/06 4:45 PM |
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