In Reply to: Give 'em tips ! posted by John Doe on Saturday, 8. August 2009 at 09:35 Bali Time:
that is very poor.
I'd be too embarrassed to leave 1000rp. 12cents. Even in Balinese standards that's pathetic.
An upscale restaurant charges 21% service and charges. 5000 would be the tip per drink at that rate (not total bill).
If you are going to tip I think 5000rp tip is fair in a warung. It is 60cents. Even though the meal may only cost 20.000.