The HullaBoard - View Single Post - my complaint re: the bar

From what I know, in Toronto, you're supposed to tip 15% minimum.

Like someone said above, when those people are being taxed, they look at restaurant sales and say "Well, you probably
received 8%(?) tips on avg." So they are losing money if you don't tip.

There's also a big uproar over whether or not people report their tips over the 8%(?) mark, or just the bare minimum.

Anyway.. the real point is that if you're going to a place and you're getting service, "expect" to pay 15%. If you don't like it, you have the choice to not go there. McDonalds and the like don't have any expectations of tipping (yet). Oddly enough, I've seen some convenience stores start up with tip jars.

Personally, I hate tipping so I avoid these situations when I can. ie: eating out at a restaurant less and just making my own dinner.

As far as getting "raped" on the price goes. Here's two cheesy pieces of advice:

1) Ask the price of it BEFORE they bring/prepare it.
2) Ask another bartender (esp. at another "counter" if possible) what the price is for the same drink.

If it's a ripoff, just don't buy it. You don't have to buy it! I can't stress this enough.

April 22nd, 2003, 08:03 PM	#33
NotificationOff Hullaboarder Join Date: Jul 2000	My take on tipping From what I know, in Toronto, you're supposed to tip 15% minimum. Like someone said above, when those people are being taxed, they look at restaurant sales and say "Well, you probably received 8%(?) tips on avg." So they are losing money if you don't tip. There's also a big uproar over whether or not people report their tips over the 8%(?) mark, or just the bare minimum. Anyway.. the real point is that if you're going to a place and you're getting service, "expect" to pay 15%. If you don't like it, you have the choice to not go there. McDonalds and the like don't have any expectations of tipping (yet). Oddly enough, I've seen some convenience stores start up with tip jars. Personally, I hate tipping so I avoid these situations when I can. ie: eating out at a restaurant less and just making my own dinner. As far as getting "raped" on the price goes. Here's two cheesy pieces of advice: 1) Ask the price of it BEFORE they bring/prepare it. 2) Ask another bartender (esp. at another "counter" if possible) what the price is for the same drink. If it's a ripoff, just don't buy it. You don't have to buy it! I can't stress this enough.