餐厅的小费文化 Tipping Culture in Restaurants cāntīng de xiǎofèi wénhuà

Content Introduction

中文

在美国,餐厅的小费文化根深蒂固,几乎是所有餐厅的惯例。小费通常是服务员工资的重要组成部分,而非仅仅是额外的奖励。小费的多少通常取决于服务的质量和顾客的满意度。一般来说,小费金额为消费总额的15%到20%。如果服务非常好,可以给更多,例如25%甚至更多;如果服务很差,可以给较少,甚至不给。但需要注意的是,在某些州,服务员的最低工资标准较低,他们很大程度上依赖小费维持生计。因此,不给或给很少小费可能会让服务员感到非常不悦。
在一些快餐店或自助餐厅,通常没有小费的习惯,因为服务员的工作比较简单,无需过多额外服务。但是,如果服务员提供了额外的帮助,例如打包食物,仍然可以适当给小费表示感谢。
此外,小费不仅仅体现了对服务的认可,也反映了美国的文化价值观,例如重视个人努力和服务质量。理解和尊重美国餐厅的小费文化,有助于在与当地人交往时避免不必要的尴尬。

拼音

zài měiguó, cāntīng de xiǎofèi wénhuà gēnshēndìgù, jīhū shì suǒyǒu cāntīng de guànlì. xiǎofèi tōngcháng shì fúwùyuán gōngzī de zhòngyào zǔchéng bùfèn, ér fēi jǐngjǐn shì éwài de jiǎnglì. xiǎofèi de duōshao tōngcháng qūyú fúwù de zhìliàng hé gùkè de mǎnyìdù. yībān lái shuō, xiǎofèi jīn'é wèi xiāofèi zǒng'é de 15% dào 20%. rúguǒ fúwù fēicháng hǎo, kěyǐ gěi gèng duō, lìrú 25% shènzhì gèng duō; rúguǒ fúwù hěn chà, kěyǐ gěi jiào shǎo, shènzhì bù gěi. dàn yào zhùyì de shì, zài mǒuxiē zhōu, fúwùyuán de zuìdī gōngzī biāozhǔn jiào dī, tāmen hěn dà chéngdù shēngyù xiǎofèi wéichí shēngjì. yīncǐ, bù gěi huò gěi hěn shǎo xiǎofèi kěnéng huì ràng fúwùyuán gǎndào fēicháng bùyù.
zài yīxiē kuàicāndiàn huò zìzhù cāntīng, tōngcháng méiyǒu xiǎofèi de xíguàn, yīnwèi fúwùyuán de gōngzuò bǐjiào jiǎndān, wúxū guòduō éwài fúwù. dànshì, rúguǒ fúwùyuán tígōng le éwài de bāngzhù, lìrú dābao shíwù, réngrán kěyǐ shìdàng gěi xiǎofèi biǎoshì gǎnxiè.
cǐwài, xiǎofèi bù jǐngjǐn tǐxiàn le duì fúwù de rènkě, yě fǎnyìng le měiguó de wénhuà jiàzhíguān, lìrú zhòngshì gèrén nǔlì hé fúwù zhìliàng. lǐjiě hé zūnjìng měiguó cāntīng de xiǎofèi wénhuà, yǒuzhù yú zài yǔ dàodì rén jiāowǎng shí bìmiǎn bù bìyào de gāngà.

English

In the United States, tipping in restaurants is deeply ingrained in the culture and is practically standard practice in almost all restaurants. Tips are usually a significant portion of a server's income, not just extra compensation. The amount of the tip typically depends on the quality of service and the customer's satisfaction. Generally, a tip is 15% to 20% of the total bill. For exceptional service, you may tip more, such as 25% or even higher; for poor service, you may tip less or nothing at all. However, it is important to note that in some states, the minimum wage for servers is quite low, and they heavily rely on tips to make a living. Therefore, not tipping or tipping poorly might be viewed very negatively by the server.
In fast food restaurants or buffets, tipping is generally not customary, as the servers' roles are simpler and require less additional service. However, if a server offers additional help, such as packing your food, it's still appropriate to tip to show appreciation.
Furthermore, tipping not only shows appreciation for the service but also reflects American cultural values, such as placing importance on individual effort and quality of service. Understanding and respecting the tipping culture in American restaurants helps avoid unnecessary awkwardness when interacting with locals.

Dialogues

Dialogues 1

中文

服务员:您好,请问您需要点些什么?
顾客:我们需要一份牛排,一份意面,还有两杯可乐。
服务员:好的,请稍等。
(之后服务员提供优质服务)
顾客:账单请拿来。
服务员:您的总共是50美元。
顾客:(付账后) 这是55美元,谢谢您的服务。
服务员:谢谢!祝您用餐愉快!

拼音

fúwùyuán: nín hǎo, qǐngwèn nín xūyào diǎn xiē shénme?
gùkè: wǒmen xūyào yī fèn niúpái, yī fèn yìmian, hái yǒu liǎng bēi kělè.
fúwùyuán: hǎo de, qǐng shāoděng.
(zhīhòu fúwùyuán tígōng yōuzhì fúwù)
gùkè: zhàngdān qǐng ná lái.
fúwùyuán: nín de zǒnggòng shì 50 měiyuán.
gùkè: (fù zhàng hòu) zhè shì 55 měiyuán, xièxie nín de fúwù.
fúwùyuán: xièxie! zhù nín yōngcān yúkuài!

English

Waiter: Hello, what can I get for you?
Customer: We'll have a steak, a pasta dish, and two Cokes.
Waiter: Okay, please wait a moment.
(The waiter provides excellent service)
Customer: Check, please.
Waiter: Your total is $50.
Customer: (After paying) Here's $55, thank you for your service.
Waiter: Thank you! Enjoy your meal!

Dialogues 2

中文

顾客A:服务态度很好,菜品也新鲜美味,我想多给点小费。
顾客B:我也是这么想的,这家餐厅值得推荐。
顾客A:对了,一般小费给多少合适呢?
顾客B:一般是消费金额的15%-20%,如果服务特别好,可以给的更多。
顾客A:好的,我明白了。

拼音

gùkè A: fúwù tàidù hěn hǎo, càipǐn yě xīnxiān měiwèi, wǒ xiǎng duō gěi diǎn xiǎofèi.
gùkè B: wǒ yě shì zhème xiǎng de, zhè jiā cāntīng zhídé tuījiàn.
gùkè A: duì le, yībān xiǎofèi gěi duōshao héshì ne?
gùkè B: yībān shì xiāofèi jīn'é de 15%-20%, rúguǒ fúwù tèbié hǎo, kěyǐ gěi de gèng duō.
gùkè A: hǎo de, wǒ míngbái le.

English

Customer A: The service was great, and the food was fresh and delicious. I want to leave a generous tip.
Customer B: I agree. This restaurant is highly recommended.
Customer A: By the way, what's the appropriate amount for a tip?
Customer B: Usually 15%-20% of the bill. If the service is exceptional, you can tip more.
Customer A: Okay, I understand.

Cultural Background

中文

小费在美国餐厅文化中非常重要,是服务员收入的重要组成部分。

给小费的多少取决于服务质量,一般为消费金额的15%-20%。

在快餐店或自助餐厅通常无需给小费,但在服务员提供额外帮助时可以适当给小费。

不给或给很少小费可能会被视为不礼貌。

Advanced Expressions

中文

The service was impeccable.

We were very pleased with the attentiveness of our server.

We truly appreciated your excellent service.

The food was superb, and the service was top-notch.

Key Points

中文

在美国餐厅用餐时,给小费是必须的。,小费的金额通常为总消费金额的15%-20%,根据服务质量可适当调整。,在快餐店和自助餐厅通常不需要给小费。,不要在小费上写任何信息。,可以现金或信用卡支付小费。

Practice Tips

中文

多练习不同情境下的对话表达,例如服务好和服务差的情况。

学习如何用英语礼貌地表达对服务的评价。

熟悉美元的货币单位和计算小费的方法。