I’ve always wondered what waiters, waitresses, and servers really make, including tips.
I always tip at least $5, and usually 15-25% of the bill. Usually in cash, but not always. I just assumed that if you had between 4-6 tables per hour, that was at least $20 per hour. My wife’s cousins were waitresses for years. Not a great living but they had a car, went on vacations, etc.