When I go out to dinner and I usually tip 20-25% , which I thought was ok, today I went to a buffet brunch (although there were 10 of us) and I know they usually put the tip on the bill, but 20% to leave pots of coffee on the... (7 replies, last updated by fourunder November 13, 2009)

I’m having a 3 week vacation in Florida in September. I understand that tipping is a bigger issue in the US than here in the UK. Any advice on what is an acceptable percentage for a tip in a restaurant (for good, very good... (1 reply, last updated by Frodnesor August 18, 2008)

My reason for asking the following is not to be critical but to fit in with the local culture. I would very much like to understand what is expected in the way of tips in the USA. I live in northern Italy where tips are not... (85 replies, last updated by filth December 12, 2007)

What is the difference between a waiter and a captain and what is the standard tipping for the two? (3 replies, last updated by The Chowhound Team April 7, 2004)

Okay, not really about food per se, but it’s still related so I thought I’d post. (Personally, I think tipping should be banned, but that’s another story. I’m now coming round to the theory that it’s... (2 replies, last updated by Hugh Lipton November 26, 2004)

I see so many complants on poor service. so if the waiter is rude, we still tip. if the food is late we still tip. if we wait 30 minutes for our table, we still tip. if the dish comes out wrong, we still tip\ if we only see our waiter... (3 replies, last updated by woo! April 16, 2002)

I had an ok meal at Esperanto last week and the waitress put on a hefty tip (party of six), which we paid. It was more than 15%, which I thought was the standard. The question that arose out of this was: What would be the... (46 replies, last updated by van234 June 14, 2001)

When Dinning at Guy Savoy or ADPA do you need to add extra to the bill for a tip? (16 replies, last updated by PhilD November 8, 2009)

My question is do you tip the car hops at Sonic. My husband usually does, I don’t. It’s becoming a point of discussion at work. I thought I 'd see what the consensus on Chowhound is. (26 replies, last updated by Naco October 30, 2009)

Enjoyed a nice brunch at Eat yesterday. All of their egg dishes are very tasty and well done. Especially liked the Eggs Dumaine. Still miss the pain perdue from Petunia’s, but Eat is a very good substitute. Thanks Chowhounds... (0 replies, last updated by shanefink October 4, 2009)

i’ve been living in carroll gardens/cobble hill for years and never know if the amount i tip for delivery is appropriate for the neighborhood. how much do you guys typically tip for, say, a $30 delivery? (3 replies, last updated by Karl S September 24, 2009)

Friday I will be in Gerona for lunch – anybody a good restaurant tip to share? Let’s say 20,- 30,- euro range. My tip in the costa brava area: in Callela de Pallafrugel: Sa Gambina. The best seafood you’ll be... (1 reply, last updated by Willem August 30, 2009)

weren’t dressed hip enough? Perhaps he was just busy. I dunno. But it made me wonder about how much to tip. And I’m curious to hear others chime in. (2 replies, last updated by small h September 8, 2009)

I’ve seen them over rice or noodles on menus, but never on the meat counter. What are beef tips, and how do I cook them? (3 replies, last updated by Phurstluv August 1, 2009)

I have done some research both from the CH article on canning and other sources and am planning on trying to make and can my own pickles this weekend. I would love to hear some tips from people who have had success – or... (14 replies, last updated by Pantry Party August 13, 2009)