Published on 02/7/2008

People in Memphis give their opinions on what is a good tip...

What do you feel is a reasonable tip for good service?

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“I always leave a 20 percent tip if I get good service. I know that this is the acceptable percentage. I’ve worked in the food service industry before, and I know how much wait people depend on their tips.”

Stephanie Newsom

“When I go out to eat, I always leave 16 percent now. There was a time when I didn’t give tipping much thought. But now that I work in the service industry, I know how important tips can be to a person.”

Britne Brown

“I give a 20 percent tip when I go out to eat, and I go out to eat a lot. I just determine what amount to leave by taking 20 percent of my total bill.”

Nakisha Wardlow

“If I get good service, I leave a 10 percent tip. But if the service wasn’t that great, I might just leave $1.00. I try to always leave something.”

Vanessa Williams

“Tipping is very important when you depend on what you make because your hourly rate is so low. I give 20 percent and sometimes even more when I receive good service. Tips are important to me, so I understand.”

Eric Long

“I usually leave $5-10 for good service. My bill will generally average $9-10 when I go out to eat at a restaurant.

Kierra Lacey