Posts Tagged ‘service’

How much should you tip the waiter?

Monday, July 20th, 2009

Everyone asks themselves the same question once the bill comes: How much should I leave for a tip?

While there is no one correct answer, there are some standards that most people abide by. Generally, leaving an 18-20% tip is generous and is appropriate for good service. A 10% tip would be appropriate for subpar service, and for really bad service you’re not obligated to leave a tip at all. Of course the opposite is true, too – leave as much as you want for awesome service.

The important thing to remember is that much of a waiter’s salary is made up of the tips they receive from each table.

An easy way to calculate the tip is to find 10% by moving the decimal one place to the left ($25.00 becomes $2.50) and then double it for 20% ($5.00).

First Lady Michelle Obama calls on you to serve

Tuesday, July 7th, 2009

First Lady Michelle Obama is calling all Americans (that’s you) to join United We Serve and volunteer this summer to be part of building a new foundation for America, one community at a time.

The program is led by the Corporation for National and Community Service, which sounds a little Orwellian but is actually a federal agency dedicated to fostering community service across the country.

Find a volunteer opportunity in your ‘hood at serve.gov.