Most of us know that Saturday was Sweetest Day. All the years we (hubby and I) have been together we have never celebrated the Hallmark induced holiday. I am not against anyone whom wants to use the day to show his/her significant other how much the world revolves around that person.
I believe that everyday is a celebration and gifts, chocolate and flowers are more meaningful when they are purchased 'just because' not because someone told you to.
I digress...back to the point.
Our son, who is 8 yo uses any moment to celebrate, go to the movies and out to dinner. For the sake of not breaking his heart we did. So hubby, son and I made a date out of the day.
We get to dinner and the service was mediocre. We are in love with Mexican food and would eat it daily if my husband didn't complain about variety. It's now time to pay the bill and tip.
Do I tip on service?
Do I tip my standard?
Do I tip the recommended 10-15 percent?
I know we are all working because we have to, not because we want to. So I take that into consideration and tip her the lowest possible...10 percent.
Do you feel obligated to tip? To tip someone is a social gratification of service, not a social obligation. Understand that tip demonstrates the appreciation of the service received. I'm a firm believer that a person receives what he/she deserves and nothing more.
Tips should be earned just as anything else in this world.
Standard tips:
- 10-15 percent for restaurants
- 5 percent for hair and spa salons
- while vacationing (seek what the standard is for the area)
- 10 percent for valet
Remember a tip is just like a bonus. If you don't do the work you won't receive the payment. Never expect for someone to reward you for lack of service.
Be inspired,
Bahiyah Shabazz
The Solutions Coach
"Providing Solutions to Fit Your Needs"
http://www.bahiyahshabazz.com
