Waiters/Waitresses: Head to Philly!
Filed under: Etc.
Wait staff in the City of Brotherly Love get mad love!
According to a new Zagat report, Philadelphians are the most generous tippers in the nation.
On average, Philly's peeps leave a 19.6% tip versus the countrywide average of 19.0%.
Manhattanites tip at the nation's average of 19%.
However, Los Angelenos on average come in BELOW the national average at 18.4%.
How embarrassing, LA!
Celebrities, why don't y'all pick it up a notch with your tipping?
Weren't a number of you wait staff before you hit it big?!?!
[Image via WENN.]
Posted: August 28, 2008 at 11:00 am
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Ryan Reynolds is a shitty tipper.
I live in CA, and I always tip double the tax. I also round up!
I'm surprised it's that high! I thought 15% was the average. One question that's always bothered me though: Do you tip on the price BEFORE or AFTER tax?
Ryan Reynolds is also an asshole and a terrible actor. Please never come back to Austin Ryan Reynolds.
Andy dear, I just changed my avatar to a pic of me. Hopefully it will show up soon.
I AM BIG ON CUSTOMER SERVICE….DOESN'T TAKE MUCH TO SMILE AND SAY "HOW CAN I HELP YOU"!!! I TIP AT LEAST 20% ON THE AVERAGE BUT WILL TIP LESS FOR SUCKY SERVICE!!!
Re: bouge – Wow, that was fast.
Go Eagles is right!
It's about time Philly gets a positive image!
E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES. Went to college there and it's true. Knew people who waited tables and they made mad money!
that was a waste of 30 seconds of my life…
Celebutards NEVER tip.
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These delusional idiots expect to be not only served for FREE, they expect to get FREE food & drink, and on top of that they expect to get PAID to eat at your restaurant because of alleged publicity that the owner's will receive.
It's not that surprising that LA has the low tipping rate. There's a lot of tourists.
I've got a better idea, let's actually post a useless article telling people to MOVE so they can get a 0.6% increase in their income *if* they are lucky enough to work somewhere that skewed the results slightly upwards or within the minute zone that study was done in!
0.6% LOL! I heard Canada's rate inflation was 5% better than the U.S. last year, maybe everyone should move there to make an extra 5%!
Non related; #1 DNC pickup line "Hi,I'm John Edwards!"
Re: bouge – Wow!!!! You're a lot prettier than I expected!!! Very nice. And, yeah, I totally see the Angie Harmon thing goin on with you. Now let's see a pic of your husband!
Wow, shocking…celebutards don't tip? Of course they don't. They're all self absorbed, spoiled pieces of shit. This is not news.
Maybe LA just has shitty waiters/waitresses?
I MUST BE CHEAP I ONLY GIVE 15%!!!!!
Yeah I live in CA and double the tax too but where I live that is 7.25% so I only tip 14.5% Oops! Haha oh well that's why I am not a waitress
Bouge that's not you! That looks like Angie Harmon
I know I'm gonna get a lot of flack for this, but this really surprises me. I lived in Philly for 8 years and found it to be one of the cruelest and rudest cities ever! There isn't much "love" in that city unless you're from there. Philly people use the excuse of the "Philly attitude" allowing them to think it's "OK" to treat people like dirt. Granted, I dined in Philly often and did tip well, but I still would not suggest moving to Philadelphia even if you are a waiter/waitress. Stick to NYC or something.
I live in Philly and always tip close to 30%.
The people serving you get paid crap…you have to show them mad love!
Re: Andy27 – He took it off!
Re: bouge – Oh yeah , now bend over!
yeah thats right im from philly born and raised. My sister has been a waitress for like 10 years and she graduated from college, still does the waitressing on the side downtown b/c of the $. GO EAGLES & FLYERS
Re: Andy27 – Thanks
Re: Kiwi – boooooooo are you kidding? new york is so expensive & they have an attitude just like us from philly. Get outa here if you dont like it
You should tip off the amount after tax. Most servers are required to tip out other parts of restaurant (kitchen, host, bartender etc.) off their total sales regardless of what they make in tips. So for those of you who tip your server a measly 10 percent, they're getting screwed twice. Just remember, servers live off tips, and you should tip on service quality not whether you liked your food or not. If the server is shitty, i'm not saying still tip well, but if they're good give them a decent tip!
this is so true. i waited tables in dallas when the eagles came to town to play the cowboys. damn, some of the best tips of my life. come back anytime eagles fans!
I read about this yesterday…so glad to hear some good news about my city!! We might shoot you but we tip well.
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you would think Maryland…being that their the wealthiest state in the U.S.
Re: bouge –
you have to log out, then back in….:)
Re: bouge – Re: Andy27 –
you are!! you look just like her….
I'm from Philly and this is how I do it:
For example- the bill is $64.80… Take 10% of that (easy enough- $6.48) and double it ($12.96). That's 20%- now don't be a douche- leave your server $13.
I always tip 20%. at least! always!!!
Yeah Philly! I love living here.
Susieprincess…LMAO
I'm with Kiwi, I lived in Philly for 7 years and it is NOT the city of brotherly love. The Philly attitude is alive and well, not to mention the dirty streets and high crime rate. Venture out of the tourist areas at your own risk. Philly may have the highest tip percentage for Zagat's rated restaurants, but go anywhere non-Zagatworthy and you're lucky to get 10%.
Silly. Celebrities do not make up the population of Los Angeles. LA is full of hard-working immigrants who make less than minimum wage, so a good deal of them can only tip what they can afford.
Re: Bellezza Italiana –
I have to agree with Kiwi. The people in Philly are the rudest, most unintelligent people in the world. That's probably why they tip so well, they're not aware of what they're actually giving the waiters/waitresses. Yes people in NYC have an attitude, at times, but nothing compares to the filth that resides in Philly. If you've never been to Philly…. don't go! Stay far away! If you're not killed the moment you step out of your hotel, you'll discover the rudeness for yourself in one tenth of a second.
And Belle whatever your name is. I don't have to "get outa" there, as you instructed Kiwi to do, because thankfully I don't live there. I reside in beautiful and friendly Los Angeles. These are observations my friends and I have taken note of on the numerous occasions we've had the misfortune of being in your miserable city! You must be so proud! Oh wait, you're from Philly so I bet you're beaming with pride.
I'm a waitress in Philly, and I can tell you that when people visiting from L.A. dine, they leave either extremely bad tips or not at all. Servers make 2.83 an hour before taxes and then the government taxes them on 12% of total sales whether they made more or less. People who leave 15% or less in Philly will get dirty looks and sometimes confrontation from servers, so please be kind and leave 18-20%.
Re: abercorey – Lookin good babe
Re: abercorey – lookin good babe
Well, gee, maybe it is because in California, we pay a much higher tax rate than most other states. We have the highest gas tax, the highest state income taxes, some of the highest city taxes (in LA), and business taxes. And guess what, there is a tax increase slated for the state and the city. Don't forget, the proposed state tax increase is proposed to decrease after 3 years, but the tax will now be added to services such as doctor visits and hairdressers…….
Re: Bellezza Italiana – Trust me, I already did. Once again, perfect example of Philly attitude. I have a lot of friends still in the city. Not every one is a bad person, but there are a few who make it bad for everyone. And what kills me is that Philly is trying to get a better reputation, but the city as a whole tends to piss in its own bed (and at the El stations, need I mention the underground station for the broad street line and El at city hall) time and time again. Not every city is perfect, I know that. Philly has great history and some awesome restaurants and shops. I love South Street, Olde City, and even the Art Museum area. But Philly needs a lot of improvement. I don't know how Michael Nutter has been doing for the city of Philly, but Street was a mess, his brother even worse. I got out of Philly 9 months ago and enjoy the serenity of New England now. Bellezza, you can have Philly. Please, in fact I'll give wrap it, and hope that no one pisses on it before I can hand it to you.
Re: bouge –
thank you…as do you!!!
uhhhh, when did industry standard go to 19%. I realize I have not waited tables in 10 years but I thought
15% on total bill (waitresses pay taxes too) if you got service
20+% if you got excellent service
christ I feel like a shitheel if I have only been leaving minimum
Usually 15% gratuity is considered the norm, so really LA is above average in that.
18-20% is the new standard. 15% is now considered on the low side, while anything below that is insulting.
Someone asked about pre/post tax tipping….that's part of a great debate in service land.
Re: superBitch – 19% is an above average tipping rate. It's still customary to tip 15% and most people just round up to 20% because it's easier. Plus, in California, food servers make the minimum wage on top of the tips. In a lot of other states, servers either don't make an hourly salary, or make less than the minimum wage. So tipping a server higher in another state is a nice thing to do.