Question 1

How much should I tip at a restaurant?

Accepted Answer

Standard US tipping: 15% for adequate service, 18% for good service, 20% or more for excellent service. For takeout, 10% is common. Always check if gratuity is already included (common for groups of 6+).

Question 2

Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount?

Accepted Answer

Both are acceptable. Tipping on the pre-tax subtotal is technically more common (you are tipping for service, not tax), but tipping on the total is also widely practiced and simpler.

Question 3

How do I split a bill with a tip evenly?

Accepted Answer

Add the tip to the bill to get the total, then divide by the number of people. For example: $100 bill + 20% tip = $120 total ÷ 3 people = $40 per person.

Question 4

What is auto-gratuity?

Accepted Answer

Many restaurants automatically add an 18–20% gratuity for parties of 6 or more. Always check your receipt before adding an additional tip, or you will double-tip.

Question 5

Is it rude not to tip in the US?

Accepted Answer

In the US, servers often earn below minimum wage ($2.13/hr federal tipped minimum) and rely on tips as their primary income. Not tipping for adequate service is considered poor etiquette. In some other countries, tipping is less expected or even impolite.

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