How much do you normally tip at restaurants?
Asked at Massachusetts Street on May 18, 2016
“Around 15 to 20 percent. I used to be a waiter, so I like tipping well, because I liked being tipped well.”
— Matt Bowen, between jobs, Lawrence
“Twenty percent.”
— Jennifer Schuyler, teacher, Lawrence
“Always 15 percent, but if the service is really good, 20 or 25 percent.”
— Ashley Goodman, barista, Lawrence
“I usually tip around $5 or so. I know servers are trying to make a living off tips... I think they deserve to have a good standard of living.”
— Cody Campbell, clerk, Lawrence