Question 1

How much should I tip at a restaurant?

Accepted Answer

Standard tipping in the US is 15-20% for good service. 15% is considered adequate, 18% is average, and 20% or more is for excellent service. Some cultures have different tipping norms.

Question 2

How do you split a bill with tip?

Accepted Answer

First calculate the total bill including tip (Bill Amount + Tip), then divide by the number of people. This gives each person their equal share of both the meal and the gratuity.

Question 3

Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount?

Accepted Answer

Etiquette experts generally recommend tipping on the pre-tax subtotal, though tipping on the total (including tax) is also common and simpler to calculate.