Old People Driving

Old People driving: there should be an age at which drivers are required to start taking Yearly driving exams to evaluate their ability to safely operate a vehicle. i am not biased in a way to say that once i reach the determined age for this plan, that i would not submit to it, because i would gladly submit to such a plan in order to prove myself and maintain some pride in my continued ability to drive.

Tipping a Limousine Driver

Limo Drivers: I have mixed feelings on this one. Limousine companies usually charge between 100-300 dollars per hour to rent. On one hand id say that you should tip the driver Very well, simply because they have been your personal little slave for the day and driving you around anywhere you want to go, and open the door for you, loading your bags, etc.
However, I think that there is also a side to this that you could say, well they make so much money anyways, the company gets a cut and the driver gets a cut. Tips are just a bonus, not a requirement. So I suppose it actually just depends on how you see the whole limo issue. But I do not know of any specific percentage that you should be expected to tip a limo driver, I think this is at your own discretion, on an individual rental basis.

Tipping a Taxi driver

Taxi Driver Tipping: Taxi drivers only deserve tips when they do something out of the normal routine of just driving from point A to B. my reasoning for this is simply that I have driven taxi before myself, and never expected much of a tip based on the following: 1. The taxi driver leases the cab per day. Minus the lease, and gas, he gets to keep anything he makes, making tips unnecessary, however very nice to get. 2. The meter automatically charges a flat rate, usually around $2.50, just for picking you up, and again for dropping you off. In addition to the actual charge for the drive. And at 50 cents per mile, approximately, you are already overpaying for a short ride usually.

Tipping Your Bartender

Tipping your bartender is a different matter then a server/waiter. I firmly believe that a bartender should be tipped fairly well. If you enjoy a lot of alcohol in your drinks. A bartender can water down your drink, or simply cut you off at their discretion, so it’s always a good idea to tip your bartender. My own rule of thumb is 25%. For example, if a beer costs a dollar, I’ll leave a quarter tip. This usually isn’t the case however, being as beer is closer to around 3 dollars per bottle. Meaning ill usually leave about a dollar per beer, or 50 cents if I’m hurting for cash.

Tipping Rule Number 8

Rule Number 8: Tips are a GIFT, not a Right: tips are a monetary gift given to a server to show appreciation for a job well done. Why it is that some servers seem to think they are ENTITLED to a tip is beyond me. Tips are earned; it’s as simple as that. There is no law that states that I am in any way required to give a tip to a server. I wish servers would all get this drilled into their head. If they all accepted this fact, then they would also all be a lot happier and grateful when they actually receive a tip. In my opinion, if they wanted to make so much more money than the minimum wage they are getting before tips, then they should have gone into a different job field. There are plenty of jobs that do not allow tipping of the employees, and they make minimum wage.

Tipping Rule Number 7

Rule Number 7: The “cook deserves the tip” rule: there are times when the service I receive is absolutely despicable, but the food was terrific. In these instances some people still feel the need to tip the server. I disagree however. If the food was outstanding and the service was horrible, then ask to speak to the cook, and hand them the tip in person. Not only will you feel satisfied that the tip went to the deserving person, but the cook will be ever so grateful. Very few establishments have the policy of making the servers split tips with the cooks. Me being a cook at quite a few establishments I am fully aware of the lack of appreciation for the cooks.

Tipping Rule number 6

Rule Number 6: The “why 10-15%” rule: who ever decided that the socially acceptable amount to tip is 10% or 15% in some areas? The tip is in fact coming out of my own pocket and the money that I worked hard to obtain, therefore it is my choice, and mine alone that should decide what I am willing to give as a tip. This is especially annoying in cases where the restaurant always adds a gratuity to your bill.

Tipping Rule Number 5

Rule number 5: The “it’s MY money” rule: When I pay for my meal, and the server comes to pick up the money from the table, if they ask “do you want your change”, then automatically NO TIP.
My reasoning for this is the simple fact that it is MY money, and that if I WANT to give a tip I will. Asking me for my change, in my mind, is almost like robbing me. By asking if I want my change, you are assuming that I want to give you a tip, whether your service was good or bad. The thing is tips are EARNED, and should not be an expectation.

Tipping Rule Number 4

Rule Number 4: The “Empty glass” rule: If my glass is ever empty, and I have to ask for a refill, then I will most likely take off from the tip I potentially would have given. My reasoning for this is that if my server is checking on me or even glancing at my table often enough, they will know if I need a refill. I absolutely love when I do not have to ask for a refill because the server brings out a new glass before I am done with the first one.

Tipping Rule Number 3

3. The “Fake Happy” rule: if my server appears fake and unnaturally happy, it is just as bad as having a bad attitude. I want my server to be genuinely happy, and not to fake it.
The 2 previous rules both have the same solution. If you are a server and having a bad day. Don’t come to work. Trade shifts. Something. There is always a solution to allowing your negative attitude to affect the happiness of your customers, whom are going to be the ones who either make or break your day with a tip or lack thereof.

Tipping Rule Number 2

2. The “Bad Attitude” rule: if my server has a generally bad attitude while they are serving me then it will most likely have a negative effect on the amount that I tip them.

Tipping your server, Rule Number 1

When I go out to eat in a restaurant, I have a certain set of rules that I try to abide by when it comes to tipping my server. that being said, i do also try and take into account the current environmental situation. meaning if the place is extremely busy and hectic, then the server will get more leniency from me because of that.


Rule number 1. The “3 strike” rule: if I can find 3 significant problems with my service, then NO TIP. This is pretty self-explanatory. if the server is so fouled up in their attempts to make me happy that they have made 3 noticeable SIGNIFICANT mistakes, then why in the world would i give them ANY of my own hard earned money. Afterall, they do make at least Minimum Wage.