I bet you have brushes specifically for cleaning your shoes.There is good Chinese food around here, I just haven’t found it yet. Plus, I’m very picky. I won’t eat Chinese food that has been deep fried and over-breaded. It’s got to be pan-fried.
A lot of these Chinese places seem like they just take KFC chicken and dump some sauce on it. P.F. Chang’s pan-fries the stuff and doesn’t overdo it on the sauce, which I really like.
Back on topic:
In house dining: 20%+
Always tip minimum 10%+ on take out if it's packed with some sense of care. Some folks get more, but we only order from the locally owned restaurants.
Ice cream shop gets %10+; usually high school kids and they do a good job.
Pizza guy gets a $5 bill, more than enough to cover fuel/time from their base of operations to me.
No fast food. I make my own coffee. I don't see where else I would tip.
I worked through the "pandemic", I have it and I don't mind helping others. I do not give to bums; ever feed a stray dog, damn thing will never leave.
***Almost forgot: The added "gratituity" is usually lesss than what I would have tip, so they lose on that deal. I don't need someone else making that decision for me.