The Steps


Intro:
Before you begin


Step 1:
Identify good service
Step 2:
Tip on land
Step 3:
Tip at sea
Step 4:
Calculate 15%



Keywords


Gratuity: a small cash bonus to a server who offers good, prompt, attentive service; another word for tip.

 

Business


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Learn2 Calculate Tips (continued)

Step 1Identify good service

 

Tips shouldn't be thought of as mandatory; they aren't. Tips are bonus for an employee who cares about doing their job well. So take a minute now and before you tip to consider what good service is and when tips are appropriate.

  • Good service should be attentive without being intrusive. A good server speaks clearly and pleasantly, deals with questions in a positive and enthusiastic manner, yet shouldn't be overly familiar with the customer unless the customer encourages such an interaction. A good server also acknowledges and sincerely apologizes for a mishap or a mistake in service, and offers to compensate for the error.
  • Service dictates tipping. If you're treated with superior service, then tip generously; if the service was half-hearted, terrifically inexperienced, or (heaven forbid) rude, then tip minimally or not at all. And remember good service isn't a saccharine voice and smile. That's demeaning to both the customer, who's being treated like a dollar sign, and to the server, who's dishonestly portraying themselves, and is behaving this way for a few extra dollars.

 

 

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