I do almost all of the cooking for my husband and me, but occasionally I enjoy ordering delivery or takeout. Or before the pandemic, we would occasionally eat out. We have only eaten at a restaurant once since the pandemic started, and that was a lunch last Saturday, outdoor seating only allowed and with more than ample spacing between tables. Then my husband reads today that it is being recommended that people eating at restaurants (outdoor seating) give as much as 50% tip to wait staff. I know some people are super tippers, but I can't help but feel more reluctant to eat out with such an extra bill expectation, even though I'd normally want to support local businesses. I'd rather still order takeout/delivery, if giving myself a break from cooking. I have been tipping more generously for that, but not 50%. I suppose if my delivery bill was only $15 I might tip closer to 50%, but if a sit in restaurant bill was over $100, would $50 truly seem appropriate? Then what about after the pandemic is long over?