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Restaurant Tipping

            The purpose of this study was to determine the different factors that can have an effect on restaurant tipping. While party size, weather conditions, day of the week they are visiting, alcohol consumption and method of payments have all shown to be factors in a tipping percentage these studies focused on different gestures and mannerisms that the server can administer and what sort of effect they had on tipping percentages. .
             In a study to show the effect of posture on restaurant tipping it was shown that when the server squatted down next to the patrons it brought their focus on one another closer together. There were two different studies in this experiment. In the first the server thought that when he squatted he would get a more positive reaction than when he didn't. In the second study the server was told she may get a positive, negative or mixed reaction to that action. In both experiments the servers received a significantly better tipping percentage than when they squatted than when they didn't because they seemed friendlier and more personable. .
             Another study showed that there is indeed an effect on the servers introduction and tipping. When a server gave an introduction with no name involved they averaged getting tipped twenty three percent less than a person who greeted the patrons with a name.
             Touching a customer also seemed to have an effect on tipping. Servers were told to touch the customer on the shoulder or the hand when delivering the check. It was thought that by touching the shoulder of a person may be a sign of dominance therefore having a negative effect on male customers. However, it was shown in all the surveys that there was no negative correlation, and tipping percentage did increase.
             Writing thank you on the back of a check also increased tipping percentage. The server generally places the check face down with the thank you, their sign of gratitude in clear view.


Essays Related to Restaurant Tipping

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The Best Restaurant For my mother's birthday this month, my brother and I have offered to treat her to dinner at the restaurant of her choice. We think she wants to go at Charlie's restaurant, it is an expensive restaurant in town, or maybe she wants to go at Chilis' restaurant, it is a Mexican restaurant. When we compare the two restaurants, the advantages of eating at Chilis' restaurant are clear. ... Dinner for four at the Charlie's would easily cost $150 , and the $150 doesn't include tipping the waiter. At Chilis', a filling meal ...

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2. Has Tipping Become Obsolete?

From the heart of the West Coast through the bumpy ride of owning a restaurant in San Diego, Jay Porter explains how he adopted his new restaurant policy and gives wise examples from a six year long restaurant-owning experience. ... Jay Porter organized his arguments depending on personal experience in the field of restaurants while Michael Lewis presented different views on why people choose to tip and explore further the concept behind tipping. ... Both authors support the idea of eliminating tips from restaurants, as it is easier to provide good service. ... Jay Porter created a way to...

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3. Social Norms and Customer Tipping

There are also a small percentage of restaurants that have embraced a no-tip policy. ... Some restaurants have taken a non-traditional approach and have eliminated tipping from the dining experience. ... , interviews a new restaurant owner with a non-traditional tipping practices who claims just that. Jay Porter, the restaurant owner, has abolished the traditional tipping regimen at his restaurant. ... The restaurant owner describes his restaurant as the nation's only anti-tipping laboratory. ...

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4. How To Get A Good Tip

To ensure that you receive a good tip you must do a number of things. ... Of course, not all restaurants use the same procedures so you will have to adjust to their format. ... Most classy restaurants have bussers to assist with the serving and cleaning of the tables. Once you've gotten the order you"ll either have to put it into some sort of computer or directly hand it to the kitchen staff, it depends on the restaurant. ... You also must remember to look positive and happy even if you not, to ensure a good tip. ...

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5. A Great Restaurant

Imagine walking in the door of a lovely restaurant. Inside, the customers see flowers and notice the clean restaurant. ... That's the perfect restaurant. ... All in all, the more polite they are, the more tips they will make. ... Not every restaurant is this way, though. ...

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6. The Ultimate Midkiff's Experience

Midkiff's Restaurant is the best eating experience that I have ever had. ... The entire restaurant is filled with old photos of Mt. ... I feel that the restaurant is very much like a restaurant found in New Orleans. The style reminds me of a restaurant found there. ... I have rarely been to a place where they actually care what you think, instead of what they think you are going to leave them as a tip. ...

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7. Gratuities in Europe and the United States

In most American restaurants where tipping is expected, meal prices are lower and tipping is optional. ... Situations like this happen often in restaurants where the amount of tip is left up to the customers. ... I believe this successful outcome is how restaurants in America would be if they abolished tipping. ... " The known appropriate amount to tip in a restaurant is 15-20% of the total bill. ... Another major issue that stems from tipping in restaurants is discrimination and sexual harassment. ...

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8. Working While In School

A lot of restaurants allow waiters to wear regular blue jeans and the restaurant's tee shirt to work. ... Being a waiter means getting tips and always having oodles of cash after every night of work. ... Another huge advantage comes out of tips. ... There is a rule in declaring tips, "what you do not declare, you do not have." Meaning that the government cannot tax a waiter on undeclared tips. ...

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9. Tips for Healthful Eating Out

Tips for Healthful Eating Out The American diet is typically criticized for being high in meat and potatoes, fat, sugar, and sodium and low in fruits and vegetables. ... Choose restaurants that have low-far, low-cholesterol menu items. ... At fast-food restaurants, go for grilled chicken and lean roast beef sandwiches or lean plain hamburgers (but remember to hold the fatty sauces), salads with low-fat salad dressing, low-fat milk, and low-fat frozen yogurt. Nearly every fast-food restaurant offers salads. ...

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  • Grade Level: High School

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