The Real Buffalo Joe Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 I know we've talked about this before, but for the first time, I actually saw a jar that said, "Take Out Tips," on it. I'm not a believer in tipping someone for take out. I was not there to pick up food; I was there to eat in. But I found the jar to be rude and forward. Then take out the tips. HAHA! See what I did there? I bet if you made that joke to someone there, you'd be the first person to have told them that one. But I'm the same way. The only time I've tipped take out is at this little Mexican place by my work. The waitress would bring me some chips and salsa while I waited, which isn't customary, so I give her a dollar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 (edited) Started seeing a lot of suggested tip amounts starting at 20% lately and displaying 25% and 30% options. In a cab the other day the machine had a default of 25, 35 of 45... Needless to say I selected other. Honestly was pretty annoyed and went lower than normal for the attempt to either trick or shame people into a 35% or higher tip Edited January 28, 2015 by NoSaint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 I don't tip baristas/counter girls/etc. unless they've gone out of their way for me somehow. You mean like wearing a very low-cut top? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 You mean like wearing a very low-cut top? They actually get less of a tip from me for trying too hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 unless there are no other choices I avoid "baristas" and their tips something to think of when tipping. recently I've seen some receipts that have a suggested tip shown on them [1] and using a tip calculator app I noticed a mistake I often made. So let me ask if you do the same When tipping do you tip on the total amount??? Or tip on for just the food & beverages? If you have a smart phone compare that [1] using a tip calculator of what you you tip on and then check the values. The suggested tip [1] is based on the meal before taxes. I assume a lot of people like me (used to) tipped on the total bill food plus tax. hope that makes sense I only tip (20% rounded up to the nearest whole dollar) on the pre-tax total. And that's how it should be. If you want to tip on the total including tax, that's your prerogative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Tips are not mandatory!!! Its a courtesy a reward for good service 15% unless they are very attentive (not over attentive) and never ask me a question when my mouth is full. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 I always order my drink with no ice. It melts, and dilutes the taste. If they bring me ice, they almost always lost atleast half the tip for not following simple instructions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 hahahahahahah "only 2 beers"...that's a good one.....but yes Even if you have only two beers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 I know we've talked about this before, but for the first time, I actually saw a jar that said, "Take Out Tips," on it. I'm not a believer in tipping someone for take out. I was not there to pick up food; I was there to eat in. But I found the jar to be rude and forward. See, i am just the opposite. I think in preparation of the food...they actually do a good bit of work.Now, they dont have to clear plates, fill water glasses etc so I usually leave 10% on takeout . hahahahahahah "only 2 beers"...that's a good one.....but yes well, they 36 oz in Philly no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmokinES3 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 i am 20% at least 98% of the time, when i am at my local pub, i am at least $10 tip(they take care of me) unless of course 20% would make it higher than $10, then i do 20%Same here. 20% is my bottom and bartenders get more usually. I don't tip at sub shops or Starbucks unless I experience exceptional service (1 out of 10 probably ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Screw the tips. Put minimum wage at $15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 well, they 36 oz in Philly no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azalin Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Compared with most people here, I'm apparently an extravagant tipper. I usually only frequent the same places, and have a favorite item that I get almost all the time. I enjoy receiving priority. Most of the time, a large portion of my bill is 'comped'. As a result, I wind up paying very close to what I would had I tipped the appropriate minimum, and sometimes even less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 i am cool with that as long as the rest of us get the same kind of raise Screw the tips. Put minimum wage at $15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 i am cool with that as long as the rest of us get the same kind of raise Or raise prices. But other than that, it's a GREAT idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Most big company's cutting wages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Screw the tips. Put minimum wage at $15 You socialist!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Every one should be paid the same. CEO - waiter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 DC Tom's rule number 8: if you're behind a counter, and not a bartender, you don't get a tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 DC Tom's rule number 8: if you're behind a counter, and not a bartender, you don't get a tip. What are DC Tom's rule 1-7? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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