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blazey · 03-02-2008, 14:39

My boyfriends really cheap when it comes to leaving a tip when he's taken me out for a meal and I find it embarassing so I always throw in a quid or two. I once tipped a taxi driver at some ridiculous time of night and the boyfriend didnt think I should've done. I'd hate to be a taxi driver at night so I think its just nice to give them a bit extra.

I dont have a specific 10% rule or anything like that, I just add a bit more dependant on how much I have got and how good the service was, normally based upon friendliness of the service, especially when going for a meal because the waiter/waitress isn't the one who's cooked the meal, but if its presented to me in a friendly way then they deserve a tip regardless.

I'm only a student so I've not got much money to just give away, but I think that tipping is necessary, especially if you intend on using the same service again, because like Margeret says, it gives them more reason to remember you and keep up the quality.

03-02-2008, 14:39	#12
blazey God Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Denton/Oswaldtwistle Posts: 3,638 Blog Entries: 15 Liked: 0 times Rep Power: 994	Re: what rules do you follow when givng a tip My boyfriends really cheap when it comes to leaving a tip when he's taken me out for a meal and I find it embarassing so I always throw in a quid or two. I once tipped a taxi driver at some ridiculous time of night and the boyfriend didnt think I should've done. I'd hate to be a taxi driver at night so I think its just nice to give them a bit extra. I dont have a specific 10% rule or anything like that, I just add a bit more dependant on how much I have got and how good the service was, normally based upon friendliness of the service, especially when going for a meal because the waiter/waitress isn't the one who's cooked the meal, but if its presented to me in a friendly way then they deserve a tip regardless. I'm only a student so I've not got much money to just give away, but I think that tipping is necessary, especially if you intend on using the same service again, because like Margeret says, it gives them more reason to remember you and keep up the quality.