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Sit-down restaurant tipping in the US — typical ranges, split-bill math, and a few etiquette notes.
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Sit-down restaurant tipping in the US — typical ranges, split-bill math, and a few etiquette notes.
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Both are accepted. Tipping on the pre-tax subtotal is the common convention; tipping on the total is generous and also fine.
Sit-down service: 18–20% is normal, 20–25% for great service. Bartenders: $1–$2 per drink or 20%.
Common practice is to tip on the pre-tax subtotal, but tipping on the total is fine too — the difference is small.
Optional. 10% on the order is generous; rounded up to the next dollar is fine for small orders.
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