Anyone who dines out knows tipping is a customary practice in the United States. When faced with less-than-stellar service, some may feel stuck in a quandary: to tip or not to tip.
According to Food & Wine, the rule of thumb for a poor experience is 10%. Since 43 states still pay servers below the $7.25 national minimum wage, servers rely heavily on tips for their income. Nevertheless, it doesn’t stop customers from leaving nada if they believe it’s justified.
