Attn: Irish Culture

[snooze]

Do I tip servers in bars/pubs/restaurants? I've not seen it being done and vaguely recall reading somewhere that it's Not Done in Ireland. But I could be wrong, and I don't want to be.

Does one tip in Ireland and, if so, roughly what percentage of the total bill? 10%? 15%? *gulp* ...20%?

[Lord of Fools]

If you've heard it's 'not done' as in it's something people generally don't concern themselves with, the restaurant probably won't say no. If you've heard it's Not Done, as in a taboo of some kind, probably best not to do it unless you see a tip jar.

[vindemiatrix]

Yes, you tip. I wonder where you heard it wasn't done? O_O It's generally not as HUGE a thing as it can be in some parts of America, but it's considered the polite thing to do! 10% will be fine. ^__^

And I'm not just speaking for my neck of the woods. ;) I checked and it's the same south of the border.

EDIT: ahhhh, wait a second. You tip in restaurants and cafés. NOT, generally, in bars and pubs. That would be a bit weird. Although it's nice to offer to buy your server a drink! ^__^

[snooze]

...how do I tell what's a bar/pub and what's a restaurant? We went into what looked like a pub/bar but it had a bunch of tables and couches AND a bar and they served food so we had dinner as well as a few drinks but then I was like "...I don't think we tip, but just to be safe we can never show our faces in there, again."

[vindemiatrix]

Ah, well, if you've eaten food, you tip. ^__^ Although, if you don't, you won't be hated or vilified. It's optional, just considered polite.

[Orion283]

Why would it be impolite to tip?

[Tundra]

It's impolite to tip in Australia, for the most part. Or at least certainly not required. A few cafes lately have started having tip jars around the place. But until recently, it was totally wtf to tip. And a bit rude.

[cat_lover_4113]

There is a tip bar at a nice restaraunt I went to a couple of weeks ago. That has been the only time I have seen it there. I know you tip in America, cause I read on a website where you tip and stuff.

[TwistedFirestarter]

o.O

...impolite? Why?

[AXJ]

"You gave me extra money! I hate you, dumb Americans!!" :mad: :mad:

[vindemiatrix]

Haha. Since when did traditions and customs have to make SENSE?

[Shona]

...

So I'll work in Australia and take all the tips from the stupid Americans.

I'll make a fortune.

[Gene]

Just work in Soho in London (though get home before 11). The tourists there tip like drunken sailors on leave.

[snooze]

Especially if you wear a plain black shirt just tight and low enough to look classy and hot without being trashy and a touch of lipstick. There's no doubt in my mind that I've been tipped on occasion for the quality of my rack and possibly my booty.

[Orion283]

Maybe it's seen as unnecessary pity? Like they feel like you're giving money to a beggar or something. Or it could also be a legal thing; in the U.S. your minimum wage is lower if your pay includes tips.

Snooze: reminds me of a bit in Misfile where Ash gets a job as a waitress and a female co-worker gives the following advice: "There's a one-letter difference between tits and tips." =0p

[snooze]

I wonder if I could get free drinks at the bar...

ETA: GAH. BAD SNOOZE. NO.

[vindemiatrix]

Well, they are nice bosoms--

BAD VINDIE. *headdesk*