Tipping at buffets

[NickMPK]

I would tip $1 per person, except if I am eating alone (which I sometimes do at casino buffets), I usually tip $2.

[punkass]

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Alot of buffets just add on the 18% for large parties.

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that's ridiculous.

[inside??]

Standard is usually 10% but obviously round up if the price is very inexpensive. Sometimes more if someone really busts ass.

[Thythe]

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Alot of buffets just add on the 18% for large parties.

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that's ridiculous.

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I've never seen a place like the OP mentioned (or Souper Salad, Sweet Tomatoes, etc) charge 18% for groups. If they did this, people would just pretend they weren't in a group.

[stormstarter28]

I think the obvious answer is, who cares? It's a buck. Apparently 2 bucks max. You're not making or breaking anybody's day either way, I assure you.

[stabn]

$1/person
If its a buffet with more service than that and I think they did a good job i'll go $2.

Also Sweet Tomatoes is horrible. Like almost as bad as old country buffet but with less meat.

[Blarg]

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Alot of buffets just add on the 18% for large parties.

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that's ridiculous.

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Agreed on amount. But also on priciple, I'd feel dumb tipping at buffets, unless I really got service. In which case, I wouldn't be at a buffet, or at least not at any I cal recall.

I go to soup plantations regularly, and there's no service to speak of. If I want a refill of a drink, I go get it. If I want more food, I go get it. If I need some more napkins, it's up to me, etc. I can't see tipping for that.

[ApeAttack]

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$1/person
If its a buffet with more service than that and I think they did a good job i'll go $2.

Also Sweet Tomatoes is horrible. Like almost as bad as old country buffet but with less meat.

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It is called SOUPlantation... they have lots of SOUP and salad options. It is not meant to be a country buffet.

[ApeAttack]

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tipping threads really, really need to stop. seriously.

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But have you seen a tipping at a buffet thread?

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Only about once a month.

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Then I should have titled this thread, "Tipping at buffets during August". Sorry for the confusion.