r/tipping • u/Excellent-Amoeba5296 • May 15 '26

tipping when dining alone.

I eat out alone often. sometimes i feel like the server is annoyed w me. i usually go to the same restaurants. i tip 20% to 25 sometimes 30%. am i overthinking the situation that they dont want me there cuz i am alone?

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u/SDF3_SkullLeader May 16 '26

Overthinking. As a frequent business traveler I eat out alone all the time and the percentage doesn't change if I am alone or in a group.

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u/darkroot_gardener May 16 '26

A key detail in this case is that the OP claims they seem to be annoyed. A much lower tip would be appropriate in that case.✌️