Comments on: How Much Should a Christian Tip?

By: C. Reed

C. Reed — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 22:23:19 +0000

I would also suggest not leaving a tract if you are on the cheap side. My son who is a Christian sees this at the restaurant where he works as a server. If he could he would follow those people into the parking lot and let them know how much their actions damage the Christian testimony he is trying to give at work. Christians should be known by their love and concern for others, not just themselves and their pocketbook.

By: trevinwax

trevinwax — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 16:49:08 +0000

I would err on the side of generosity.

But I am unfamiliar with the UK system of tipping.

I do remember serving some British customers at Cracker Barrel once. They needed their food in a hurry. I made some recommendations and had their food out to them in less than 5 minutes.

They were very gracious tippers.

By: Andrew Evans

Andrew Evans — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 16:48:55 +0000

Guys. would you give different advice in the UK where minimum wage for all workers is about $12 an hour at the cirrent exchange rate?

I’m not quite sure whether it’s the justice aspect you’re going for (in which case should you eat at restaurants where they pay rubbish wages?!) or the generosity one – in which case tipping even well paid people is a good plan?

By: Johnny T. Helms

Johnny T. Helms — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 02:53:17 +0000

My late wife always had me leave 20% and I continue the practice today. I was in a restaurant not long ago and a church group of about 12 people (including kids) left a tip of $1.35. The waitress cried. She had served them well. What a crying shame. We left some with the manager for this waitress (didn’t want to insult her any further).

Thanks for the further guidelines.