$1 to $3 dollars a person
Most of us know that we should tip waitpersons at restaurants 15 to 20 percent of the bill. But what if you bought a $100 bottle of wine? Although there is some debate here, it is often acceptable to tip less than 15 to 20 percent on an expensive bottle (or bottles) of wine that is s­erved with dinner. At the one restaurant buffet that I eat at, the cost including tax is about $7.45, and half the time I tip only 50 cents and half the time I tip $1. So, I do not tip 15 percent for buffet service and would feel hypocritical telling others they should do so.. The Emily Post Institute recommends tipping the server in a buffet restaurant 10 percent of the bill, before taxes. This amount is less than the 15 to 20 percent that is appropriate to tip the server in a traditional restaurant setting. 1 Some restaurants will have a waiter/waitress attending to your table as far as drinks of any sort (depending on the restaurant.) If this is not the case then it's a personal decision on the individuals part to tip the person serving the buffet and that is generally 15% of your bill. I don't feel like because I served myself I should reduce their tip.It's not like actual work. Besides at most with the exception of the brunch buffets which are $30 most buffets I go to are like $12 a person. If I gave only 10% that's like $2.50. Depending on where you are eating you should tip accordingly. We have found for the average buffet $1 to $3 dollars a person is ok. Remember you are really only paying for them to refill your beverages, they do not bring your food to your table. Restaurants Tipping in restaurants is 15% - 20%. Yes you should tip. A server at a buffet restaurant usually does more work than a server at a sit down restaurant. Server's do not make more than $3 an hour unless, they have been at the same place for years. At a buffet, ten percent of the bill is customary. But as with tipping in general, stick to the formula only if the waiter is attentive, appearing promptly when you need him. If he provides extra-good service, then you could tip him more. At the Buffet – It is customary to tip one to two dollars per person in your party for drinks and the clearing of dishes. Some buffets have eliminated beverage service and have made that self serve as well, for that you tip $1 for the clearing of plates per person in your party.
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