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aj2703 12 Jun 19 03:39 AM

Dining plans..
 
Basically if you are on a dining plan, do you tip?

How does it work..

Emmymcw 12 Jun 19 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by aj2703 (Post 13897621)
Basically if you are on a dining plan, do you tip?

How does it work..

Hi, yes you tip but only when your using a table service credit not when your in a quick service restaurant. When you sit down they will ask if your on the dining plan and then scan your band. Once your order has been taken they will give you a bill at the end (or sometimes earlier) which will have the 18-20% tip on there. We just used cash for the tips but you can charge it to your room if you want.

Hope this helps.

aj2703 12 Jun 19 05:51 AM

So you pay 20% of the meal cost even though its free?

scoobydooby 12 Jun 19 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by aj2703 (Post 13897633)
So you pay 20% of the meal cost even though its free?

Yes. The meal is free. The service is not. I suggest you go into the DIBB menu and have a read on the tipping guidance. You are in a different country with a different culture where wages and tax also work differently. You should budget for meal tips if you’re eating in restaurants as part of your overall budget. I budget about $500 for tips for four adults for a 14 day trip with a daily TS meal. That will also cover the odd alcoholic drink but that’s probably not necessary now you can choose one with your meal as part of the plan. You don’t tip at quick service places though.

scoobydooby 12 Jun 19 06:08 AM

Ps. Free dining used to include the tip and an appetiser at table service meals but that ended years ago. Probably about 10 years ago, but I lose track of time.

Tigger71 12 Jun 19 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by aj2703 (Post 13897633)
So you pay 20% of the meal cost even though its free?

Yes that is correct. If you were paying for the meal out of pocket, you would also add the tip. What is free is the cost of the meal - you just pay the tip.

merkat 12 Jun 19 08:34 AM

Do you pay 20% of the whole bill or just the food portion?

Thnaks

Andybear 12 Jun 19 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by merkat (Post 13897739)
Do you pay 20% of the whole bill or just the food portion?

Thnaks

The whole bill.

Mr Tom Morrow 12 Jun 19 08:48 AM

OP. The amounts to make an 18% or a 20% tip are clearly marked so it's up to you which you wish to leave.

Either will be well received.

amarooney 12 Jun 19 10:01 AM

I'm sure when we first went years ago 15% was the norm now as you say 18-20%. Did it go up or was I dreaming it was only 15%


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