Cash on the hotel table

Tipping originated in London, England in the18th century. At that time, there was a bowl in the middle of the hotel dining table, which read: Ensure timely service. When customers put the change into the bowl, they will get timely and thoughtful service from the waiter. Connect the first letters of the above English words to become tips, which translates into tips. There are many ways to tip, which can be put under the glass of the plate, put in the hands of the waiter, or leave the paid change to the waiter as a tip.

Speaking of which, you can't help but talk about tips. Tip has several meanings, one of which means "tip, top". For example, when we can't remember the name of a familiar person for a moment, we can say "I remember that name", which means his name is on the tip of my tongue, but I can't remember it for a moment.

Tip also means "overturned". For example, "He knocked over the bottle" means that he knocked over the bottle.

Tip also means "divulge, hint", for example, "he revealed the launch schedule of the product to the press", that is, he revealed the release schedule of the product to the press.

Oh, and don't forget what we often call "tip", which is also "tip"! As for the meaning of "prompt", I believe there is no need to waste your breath.

In the summer of 2008, a delegation of more than 30 people in our country completed the check-out procedure and began to get on the bus. At this time, the hotel manager on duty ran to the front of the car and made a gesture to the interpreter of the delegation. It turns out that most people didn't leave a tip in their rooms during their stay in this hotel. The waiter was very dissatisfied and collectively reported to the store and asked for a tip. This scene made China people present very embarrassed. The reception unit had to temporarily take out cash and give it to the manager on duty.

People in China don't often tip abroad. China people are angry about tipping when staying in a hotel or eating out: We have paid for staying in a hotel or eating out, including the service charge. Why do you tip again? We in China are not as rich as they are. How can I give alms to the rich? Tipping is an extra thank you for your excellent service. We didn't get good service, so there is no need to tip. China people have no habit of tipping, nor do they accept tips from foreigners. All this sounds reasonable.

Waiters in western restaurants and restaurants also feel aggrieved: whoever accepts our service will give a tip and others will give it. Why don't you people in China give it? You have money to stay for dinner, why don't you have money to tip? We clean the room, serve dishes and pour wine, and our income is very low. Many people are temporary workers or even black workers, and their hourly salary is only two or three dollars, far below the minimum wage. Employers regard tips as foreseeable income, and if guests don't give them, it means that waiters have no income and their families still rely on us to support them.

In fact, both sides have a point, and the problem lies in not knowing each other. China people don't know that tipping is no longer a traditional thank-you for quality service, but a fee that guests have to pay, which is a convention or custom. Even before, there was no need to tip the buffet, but now the guests put in $65,438 +0. Some restaurants even write a tip of 15% on the bill and include it in the meal fee. Tips between hotels account for a small proportion of the cost, usually 3 to 5 dollars, motel 1 to 2 dollars. You can take a taxi or not. If you give it, it will be 1 dollar per person, or dozens of cents to make up an integer.

Foreigners also don't understand the national conditions of China. China people go to western countries on business, and most of them are on business. The unit gives pocket money, including tips, but many people regard this money as extra income from going abroad, and save one thing for their friends or their personal belongings when they return home. The hotel stays well, because it is paid by the public, and there is also an identity problem. If you leave it badly, it will leave a bad impression on foreign reception units. Staying in a good hotel has nothing to do with income. China people don't have the habit of tipping, and they don't know the background of tipping, so they naturally don't trust to tip.

In fact, people in western countries don't like tipping either. Americans tip hundreds of millions of dollars every year. Not long ago, a survey showed that 40% of Americans hate tipping. They can't understand why bartenders can get tips, but why can't people who save lives get them?

However, do as the Romans do. If you don't tip, others will look down on you. Some waiters will play some tricks, such as not cleaning up the room, not putting away the small items that should be put, unplugging the light in your room, and making you spend half a day looking for the plug. If you don't tip in new york restaurant, you may even be abused by the waiter. Hillary Clinton, the wife of the former US President, was ridiculed by the media for not tipping in a restaurant in new york during her campaign for the US Senate.

Many people are uneasy about starting to tip after arriving in America. They feel distressed when they pay more, and feel rude when they pay less. At the request of the audience, I compiled some personal experiences in America. I believe you won't be unfamiliar with tipping after reading it.

1. Timing of tipping in restaurants

Tipping is the most common in restaurants. What kind of restaurant should I tip for eating? Generally speaking, a waiter will serve you and ask what you want. In this case, tipping is absolutely necessary. In addition, if you go to a fast food restaurant, such as McDonald's, you order at the counter and eat at the seat, you don't need to tip. There is also a food court in the United States, which is similar to the food court and also uses mops to count meals. In this case, you don't need to tip.

2. How much does the restaurant tip?

In general, you should tip 10- 15% for lunch and 15-20% for dinner, but if there are more than five people, Americans call it a party with more than five people, so you should tip 18%, otherwise it is impolite. But usually in this case, the waiter will remind you in case you forget! If the tip is small, it means that you are not satisfied with the service in this restaurant. For example, if you think the food tastes bad, you can refuse to tip, but this is quite rare. If the service is particularly good, or in a fancy restaurant (above 30 yuan per guest), a tip of 20% is required. Generally, Japanese rice meals in the United States are quite expensive, and we usually tip 20%.

3. The calculation method of restaurant tips

Since everything in the United States includes tax, is 15% calculated before tax or after tax? The correct way is to multiply the sum before tax by 15%. For example, the tax in Atlanta is 7%, so my algorithm usually multiplies the tax by two, and then a little more as a tip.

4. Tips in restaurants

There are two most commonly used. One is to leave the cash directly on the table. It is best to pay attention to not all copper coins, but at least one paper money. If you don't have change, you can sign the amount and amount of the tip on the bill. For example, if you eat 10 yuan, the tax is 0.7, and the tip is 1.5, making a total of * * * 12.2. The bill he will sign for you will be like this:

Subtotal: 10.0

Tax: 0.7

-

10.7

tip

-

total

You can write 1.5 in the tip column and 12.2 in the total column, but remember to keep the receipt, because my friend has been stolen, so it is always good to be careful.

Tip at the hotel

Tipping in a hotel means putting 1 yuan notes on the pillows of each bed before going out in the morning. Of course, this is an ordinary cheap hotel. If you stay in a fancy hotel, you can pay more. In addition, if there is a door upstairs to help you carry your luggage, please remember to tip, usually a one-dollar bill. However, the manpower in the United States is very expensive, and ordinary hotels are self-help, so this one-yuan tip is saved.

6. Taxi tips

My personal tip 10%. You can also pay 15% if you are happy. In addition, if you want to use the suitcase and the driver helps you with your luggage, you should tip one yuan more. Usually, you can tell him to keep the change, or just give him the paper money and say thank you very much. By the way, taxis in America are generally called taxis, so if you want to call a taxi, please turn to the book. In addition, there is a common means of transportation, called shuttle bus, which usually goes back and forth between the airport and the region. Friends who want to save some money can try.

7. Tips paid during haircut

Boys' hairstyles are relatively simple. Like me, they always tip 10- 15%. For girls, the person who goes in to get your coat will have to pay one yuan, the person who washes your hair will have to pay another yuan, and finally the designer who cuts your hair will have to pay 15%.

8. Other tipping opportunities

In some nightclubs in the United States, there will be a person sitting next to the sink to help you deliver towels and spray cologne. Needless to say, this is also a tip, usually the market price is one yuan. There is also a nightclub that specializes in table dancing. When you go to this place, don't forget to bring an extra one-dollar bill, fold it into a rectangle, and you will know what it is for. If you tip one yuan here, you can usually enjoy some special services.

P.S. In American restaurants, there is usually only one waiter at a table. Who ordered it for you in the first place? Ask him if he will be all right later. Don't yell at the waiter when you see him, because you only tip him, and other waiters have no obligation to help you. For example, I didn't know when I first came here. I called the waiter to save money. As a result, he still called my old waiter to settle accounts with me. In a word, this is a restaurant habit, so keep it in mind.