Tipping on base!

[Guyjin]

Are there really places on base where you are required to tip??
I have never tipped at any "Sit in" restaurants on base,but I was talking to someone and they mentioned tipping I was like :-|
Anyone ever tip on base??
or are there places that require it?

[Fonze]

I personally always tip on base.
I went to the butler brunch a while ago and asked the manager if it was okay to tip and he said yes. Ever since then I alwayhave and will. I have worked as a busser when I was in highschool and don't see how off base they don't or wont accept tips.

Now I know when in Nevada we always hated the asians (jpn,kor,chi,and others) being put in our section cause they were stinghy bastards. While I'm sure some were I know now they weren't use to it.

[Guyjin]

I personally always tip on base.
I went to the butler brunch a while ago and asked the manager if it was okay to tip and he said yes. Ever since then I alwayhave and will. I have worked as a busser when I was in highschool and don't see how off base they don't or wont accept tips.


I guess it is part of their culture to not accept tips.............................................. .or maybe its their way of saying "hey,thats ok we already overcharged you anyway" LOL

[socalheart]

I tip at most sit-in restaurants on base; like (for example, but not limited to) MacGrill, Chili's and NCO club. I think you're suppose to tip at Jack's and the Italian place on Kadena, and places like (for example, but not limited to) the Globe & Anchor. You're not obligated to tip at cafeteria style sit-in places though; like (for example, but not limited to) the Banyan, food court and brunch at the O'club.

My friend works at a high dollar restaurant in Downtown Disney, CA and has numerous stories about tourists who are lousy tippers. He says the Japanese are the nicest about tipping though, because they usually pull out the tip chart the tour guide gives them. It doesn't mean they're good tippers though. heh. :)

[Guyjin]

I tip at most sit-in restaurants on base; like (for example, but not limited to) MacGrill, Chili's and NCO club. I think you're suppose to tip at Jack's and the Italian place on Kadena, and places like (for example, but not limited to) the Globe & Anchor. You're not obligated to tip at cafeteria style sit-in places though; like (for example, but not limited to) the Banyan, food court and brunch at the O'club.

My friend works at a high dollar restaurant in Downtown Disney, CA and has numerous stories about tourists who are lousy tippers. He says the Japanese are the nicest about tipping though, because they usually pull out the tip chart the tour guide gives them. It doesn't mean they're good tippers though. heh.

What percentage do you tip at places like macgrill!??
I have not been there and plan to go soon but don't want to get that "I cant believe that guy gave me such a lousy tip look" :D

[socalheart]

Tipping on base is like tipping stateside; 15% for normal service to 20% for excellent service (which probably won't happen ever at an on base restaurant). Some cafeteria places, have a tip jar. If the service is "good", I usually throw some change into it.

[DoctorP]

A tip is a payment to certain service sector workers beyond the advertised price. The amount of a tip is typically computed as a percent of the transaction minus taxes.[1] These payments and their size are a matter of social custom. Tipping varies among cultures and by service industry. Though by definition a tip is never legally required, and its amount is at the discretion of the person being served, in some circumstances failing to give an adequate tip when one is expected would be considered very miserly, a violation of etiquette, or unethical. In some other cultures or situations, giving a tip is not expected and offering one would be considered condescending or demeaning.


Now about tip jars. Tip jars can be deceiving. You see them at various places, but I always wonder about one thing. Why would I tip the barista, or bartender, when they are doing exactly what they are supposed to be doing? I mean, if the barista came around the counter and buffed my shoes (or something else) then I could understand tipping, but if all they did was pour my coffee, why tip? I mean aren't they receiving an hourly wage for doing just that?

[Guyjin]

Now about tip jars. Tip jars can be deceiving. You see them at various places, but I always wonder about one thing. Why would I tip the barista, or bartender, when they are doing exactly what they are supposed to be doing? I mean, if the barista came around the counter and buffed my shoes (or something else) then I could understand tipping, but if all they did was pour my coffee, why tip? I mean aren't they receiving an hourly wage for doing just that?
LOL
I see some tip jars at bars that ask for tips in return for stronger drinks.

[P_chan]

Italian place on Kadena

I only ate at that place once....and I didn't tip. Come on how do you mess up spaghetti with meat sauce?

I never give a tip if there is a tip jar. That's expecting a tip, and IMO, you need to earn a tip.

[socalheart]

Strong drink tip jars I fully endorse. heh. :thumbup: I think that if a barista (for example) is very quick with my order (especially when they're busy), I'll give a little something to the tip jar.

I used to work in a place that required us to take money from the customer and refill stock. That's it. Sometimes, we'd go out of our way to help a customer, which often required a lot of patience and time. A "thank you" and smile was usually all we received, if that; but it was nice when one of our customers brought in a box of Oreos or something to thank us.

[Guyjin]

I only ate at that place once....and I didn't tip. Come on how do you mess up spaghetti with meat sauce?

I never give a tip if there is a tip jar. That's expecting a tip, and IMO, you need to earn a tip.

I agree thats like burning water LOL

[socalheart]

ICome on how do you mess up spaghetti with meat sauce?
Ask the people at MacGrill. That was by far the worst spaghetti and meatballs I have ever eaten. :barf: Even my mom's is better than their's, and I haven't eaten her version of it since I was 12. I didn't pay for the meal, but if I had, I wouldn't have left a good tip.

[DougP]

Funny thing is I always seem to get better service off base but they don't want tips. Then again I rarely go on post, when I do its only to visit old friends on Torii. Shoot I haven't been on Foster since feb. when I outprocessed JSVRO. I'm sure the next time I eat somewhere on base or visit the states my wife will have to remind me to tip. :)