If you’re trying to make your paycheck stretch further, you may be going out to eat with coupons or finding other discounts to help you save money.
However, some experts in restaurants and services say it’s difficult for workers to deal with loose change in addition to paper cash. Coins weigh more and can be easier to lose.
Servers and other people who rely on tips usually have to do so because they get paid less than the minimum wage, which is why 20% has become the standard to tip and help workers earn cash.
But cash is still king no matter how friendly you are with different workers. Plan to pay cash or put a tip on your charge card whenever you’re out instead of tipping with gifts.
One of the biggest frustrations you might have is going to a restaurant and waiting for food that takes forever. However, the delay could be out of your server’s control. Servers are not responsible for the kitchen running behind or staffing issues.
It can be frustrating to make dinner at home every night or drink beer with your friends in your backyard instead of going to a bar.
The pandemic made food delivery more popular, and you may be using sites like DoorDash and Grubhub more often now for convenience.
Tipping has become more convenient with credit card slips, including a line just for a tip.You may just write a number on the total line and skip doing the math, but it’s a good idea to clearly state the tip when signing the bill.