Using a coupon doesn’t make you cheap. Not tipping when you use a coupon does. I am still reaping the benefits of free birthday meals from different places. Just because I used a coupon I still tip on the total amount. Just because I saved money, doesn’t mean that my server did less work.
Last night I had a free stir fry at a chain stir fry restaurant. The waitress was kind and was helpful when I was making my selection of a beverage. I told her I had a coupon and then at the end, she had to have a manager make the adjustment. My bill went from close to $25 to about $7.50. Now a cheapskate would have left a tip on just the drink and left. NO… I left her a tip on the whole thing. She was really happy.
The general rule even when using a coupon is to tip on the amount of the bill before the discount. This also goes if you were given a free drink or appetizer because you had an extra long wait. Still tip.
Tipping is something to consider when going out to eat. You don’t tip at a fast food restaurant but if you want to have a more memorable experience then you would want to remember to keep the tip in mind.
Also, tell your server that you have a coupon when you are ordering so that it will be easier to calculate the bill.
