The amount one tips a waiter varies depending on the individual and the level of service. The typical tip for a restaurant waiter is between 15 and 20%. There is no upper limit on tipping, and one should tip more if the service exceeded expectations.
About 20% of your meal.
No, not really. I've never really noticed, but if you have a really good waiter or waitress then, generally, you should tip. :)
15% of the total bill is usually OK.
An expected tip anywhere is 10-15% based on speed and quality of service. The word "tip" actually means "to insure promptness".
You should tip a waiter if the service is good. Normal amount is 15 to 20%. The fact that they are your friend shouldn't really be a factor, but it would be pretty bad to stiff them.
Tips for both a hair dresser and a waiter are the same. A generous tip is usually considered to be a tip that reaches the ten percent of the service provided
I wouldn't. Tell the waiter you appreciate his service but that you do not agree with him not getting the tip. If the owner is there, I would tell him in front of the waiter.
In restaurants and bars you are not expected to tip the waiters, except if you insist that you are particularly satisfied with the service. There is nothing wrong in not tipping the waiter or waitress and it is becoming increasingly rare, since a sum of 15-20% of your bill is already charged for the waiters. It sometimes appears as "service", but not all bills are detailed.
In the United States, it is not illegal to not tip a waiter, but it is considered customary and a social norm to tip for good service. Waiters often rely on tips as a significant portion of their income.
* No the waiter/waitress should never ask for a tip. It is up to the patron to decide if the waiter/waitress deserves a tip for good service. In some higher end restaurants tips (gratuities) are included in the price of your bill.
In Canada, the standard tipping rate is about 15 to 20 % of your meal's totoal cost.
after the meal, and you receive your bill. you give the tip. the general rule is you take 8% of your bill and that's how much tip you leave. example: your bill $20.99. your tip = $1.67 you're always welcomed to leave more.