n/a: Tipping at U.S. buffets and cafeterias
In most serve yourself restaurants, it is not expected that customers tip. However, I've have seen tip containers at cash registers and if we have good attention by the serve staff at whatever level the establishment has, we usually do leave a tip. In full serve restaurants, the tip expectation is from 15% to 20% of the tab. However, in a self-serve establishment with good and friendly people, I usually do leave around 12% - 15%. In heavily tourist locations, college students (even those from foreign countries) are widely used. They work hard and are at the bottom of the economy, so I usually consider that when I'm on vacation.I hope your US travels are positive. n/a
