What is the basic RULE and ETIQUETTE of TIPPING in any occasion?
First off let’s talk about the origin of tipping. TIPS….To Insure Prompt Service Years ago in a far off land (lol) Tips were generally given at the beginning of a meal to insure prompt (and hot) service. There is still debate over the origin of the word Tip but it sure helps you understand the concept. Tipping is a personal matter. While there are guidelines, you should tip according to how YOU experienced the service. The standard rule of thumb about tipping is 15% to 20% of the bill but EXCLUDING any taxes. Why would you tip on a tax? When should you give more or less? When YOU want to, when you have received either exceptional outstanding service or it was terrible. Tip accordingly. It is your way of showing your satisfaction or displeasure with the serviceyou received. A tip is generally expected when a service has been performed. Normally, you would tip a service person but generally never the owner of that service business. Try that at your local Beauty Salon sometime! LOL It a
