Tipping Getting Out of Control

[BUFFALOKIE]

On 5/29/2019 at 11:39 AM, Limeaid said:

 

Those that call on phone are almost always commissioned sales agents who get a large percentage of donation.  I will tell charities that I will not donate to those who use sales agents not only on phone but other means as well.  Most of my donations are via work who does some matching anyways but those companies are always crossed off list.

 

Worse police donation solicitation was when a cop showed up at my door trying to get donation for some police fund.  The same cop was making his quota by watching brake lights and issuing tickets for not stopping long enough coasting to a stop in our neighborhood.  The place he choose was right past a playground on a very short road so naturally drivers were already going slow hence not need to brake as long to go complete stop.  I went to court on issue and twice he dodged court having postcards sent too late to arrive before court date.  On third court date he was there and judge asked if he was ready to present cases he said yes.  After all of those who pleaded guilty was done judge processed my ticket (I was in court for more than  2 hours waiting at that point) I presented my case including map of area with pictures of all intersections showing stop signs at each, speed limit sign of 15 miles mph by playground and distances measures.  Explained my points and then judge asked police officer for his rebuttal and police officer stated he did not bring paperwork.  Judge told him that he was never to show up in court again unprepared and he should cite him for contempt of court for lying saying he was ready to present cases.  Case was dismissed.

Unrelated to tipping, sorry, but I had a very similar experience. I was at a four way stop, backed up ten deep in all directions...and got a ticket for rolling through. FU! I stopped a dozen times!!! I fought it, like you, the cop didn't show up on the first court date, etc, etc. I won my case but still had to pay a $25.00 court fee!!!!

[row_33]

22 hours ago, Gugny said:

 

Why, pray tell, would you have a canceled credit card in your wallet?

 

always fun to accidentally use it and it's flat out rejected as dead on the machine

 

 

[BUFFALOKIE]

On 5/29/2019 at 2:25 PM, Chef Jim said:

 

They deliver here so yes. 

My "dispensary" has always delivered. I am such a good customer, they tip ME! 

[Chef Jim]

3 minutes ago, BUFFALOKIE said:

My "dispensary" has always delivered. I am such a good customer, they tip ME! 

 

Sorry to hear that. 

[BUFFALOKIE]

9 minutes ago, Chef Jim said:

 

Sorry to hear that. 

I am sorry you are sorry. (I was actually BSing though, surprise!) But seriously, good returnong customers are typically treated well, no?

[Chef Jim]

7 minutes ago, BUFFALOKIE said:

I am sorry you are sorry. (I was actually BSing though, surprise!) But seriously, good returnong customers are typically treated well, no?

 

Don't know.  A 1/4 lasts me six months so I'm not a good nor returning (often) customer.  

[Gugny]

1 minute ago, Chef Jim said:

 

Don't know.  A 1/4 lasts me six months so I'm not a good nor returning (often) customer.  

 

A local radio DJ has been sharing his experiences as he's pursued a "card."  In NY, dispensaries still do not offer actual flower/smokeable weed.

 

When you say 1/4, do you mean 1/4 ounce of smokeable weed?

[BUFFALOKIE]

10 minutes ago, Chef Jim said:

 

Don't know.  A 1/4 lasts me six months so I'm not a good nor returning (often) customer.  

So, tip for those tops?

 

And...I cannot remember the last time I heard "1/4". Its by the gram now around here. Actually, it's $50 or $100, etc, no weight specified, unless I suppose, you order quantity. LOL. 

 

I haven't even smoked in years though, so what do I know.

 

I sure as heck never tipped the delivery guy when I did. 

[Saxum]

14 minutes ago, Gugny said:

 

A local radio DJ has been sharing his experiences as he's pursued a "card."  In NY, dispensaries still do not offer actual flower/smokeable weed.

 

When you say 1/4, do you mean 1/4 ounce of smokeable weed?

 

I think he means 1/4 brick.  It is California.

[Chef Jim]

1 hour ago, Gugny said:

 

A local radio DJ has been sharing his experiences as he's pursued a "card."  In NY, dispensaries still do not offer actual flower/smokeable weed.

 

When you say 1/4, do you mean 1/4 ounce of smokeable weed?

 

Prior to recreational legalization in CA you could get pretty much whatever you wanted with a card.   Like a kid in a candy shop.  I went to a "lounge" in Palm Springs a couple weeks ago. Not only could you buy whatever you want but you could hang out and smoke it in the lounge.

 

1/4 oz.  

1 hour ago, BUFFALOKIE said:

So, tip for those tops?

 

And...I cannot remember the last time I heard "1/4". Its by the gram now around here. Actually, it's $50 or $100, etc, no weight specified, unless I suppose, you order quantity. LOL. 

 

I haven't even smoked in years though, so what do I know.

 

I sure as heck never tipped the delivery guy when I did. 

 

It's by the oz here pretty much now but when I bought it with my medical card it was by the 1/8 1/4 or oz.  

 

And I tip the delivery person here because it's not a guy.  ?

Edited May 31, 2019 by Chef Jim

[Teddy KGB]

4 hours ago, Chef Jim said:

 

Don't know.  A 1/4 lasts me six months so I'm not a good nor returning (often) customer.  

 

You need to roll bigger ones.   

[DaBillsFanSince1973]

1 hour ago, Teddy KGB said:

You need to roll bigger ones.   

gram a day, keeps the doctor away...

[Just Jack]

On 5/30/2019 at 12:53 PM, Gugny said:

 

Why, pray tell, would you have a canceled credit card in your wallet?

 

I used to carry one when I was doing pin pad installs so I could show the employees what would happen when someone tried to use a cancelled card. It helps when the customer starts saying “it must be your machine, my card is good!!!” that they know what is happening by what the register is showing on the screen. 

Edited June 1, 2019 by Just Jack

[LSHMEAB]

On 5/29/2019 at 1:48 PM, Bad Things said:

 

 

We've even had pizza delivery guys hand back the tip we gave them, not because it was against policy, but because the pizza guys felt uncomfortable accepting tips. 

Now THAT is stupid.

[SinceThe70s]

29 minutes ago, LSHMEAB said:

Now THAT is stupid.

 

Stupid or unexpected? Maybe a cultural difference? Which perhaps speaks to OP's premise of a growing expectations of tips.

[LSHMEAB]

7 minutes ago, SinceThe70s said:

 

Stupid or unexpected? Maybe a cultural difference? Which perhaps speaks to OP's premise of a growing expectations of tips.

I think it's stupid. Noble. But stupid.

 

As to the OP; my personal opinion is that a lot of people concoct reasons to avoid tipping when the true motivation is a desire to hold on to their money. Which is fine. Just keep it real. Like the idea that there are huge numbers of "professional beggars." There are a few, but the chances of the guy on the highway entrance ramp being a "pro" is SLIM. It's just mental gymnastics we play so we don't feel guilty. Same applies to tipping.

 

I say do you, but be honest about it. If you don't want to tip, don't tip. Just stop trying to rationalize it. If you don't want to tip, you shouldn't feel guilty or ashamed. That's your decision.

Edited June 1, 2019 by LSHMEAB

[SinceThe70s]

3 minutes ago, LSHMEAB said:

I think it's stupid. Noble. But stupid.

 

As to the OP; my personal opinion is that a lot of people concoct reasons to avoid tipping when the true motivation is a desire to hold on to their money. Which is fine. Just keep it real. Like the idea that there are huge numbers of "professional beggars." There are a few, but the chances of the guy on the highway entrance ramp being a "pro" is SLIM. It's just mental gymnastics we play so we don't feel guilty. Same applies to tipping.

 

I say do you, but be honest about it. If you don't want to tip, don't tip. Just stop trying to rationalize it. If you don't want to tip, you shouldn't feel guilty or ashamed. That's your decision.

 

I hear what your saying. I have my own tipping habits which probably range from modestly generous to downright cheap depending on your perspective.

 

I was just trying to acknowledge that another countries customs might differ and calling them stupid seemed kind of stupid to me.

[LSHMEAB]

Just now, SinceThe70s said:

 

I hear what your saying. I have my own tipping habits which probably range from modestly generous to downright cheap depending on your perspective.

 

I was just trying to acknowledge that another countries customs might differ and calling them stupid seemed kind of stupid to me.

It was a flippant, half joking quip. Personally, if someone hands me money, I'm taking it. Noble of those who have some kind of principle against such a thing.

 

There are cultural differences to be sure, even right here. I used to get my hair cut at a BLACK barbershop. When I first went to give the guy a tip, he wasn't having it. Something to consider when we label "certain" ethnic groups poor tippers. 

 

I worked in a sportsbook for many years and we knew to NEVER expect a tip from a foreigner. Like you said, different culture. 

 

Overall, I just don't understand why anyone would complain about something that's 99% voluntary. If you don't want to tip, don't and move on about your day.

[Ol Dirty B]

I can't believe how cheap this board is.

 

You don't tip hotel maids? 

12 minutes ago, LSHMEAB said:

It was a flippant, half joking quip. Personally, if someone hands me money, I'm taking it. Noble of those who have some kind of principle against such a thing.

 

There are cultural differences to be sure, even right here. I used to get my hair cut at a BLACK barbershop. When I first went to give the guy a tip, he wasn't having it. Something to consider when we label "certain" ethnic groups poor tippers. 

 

I worked in a sportsbook for many years and we knew to NEVER expect a tip from a foreigner. Like you said, different culture. 

 

Overall, I just don't understand why anyone would complain about something that's 99% voluntary. If you don't want to tip, don't and move on about your day.

 

I go to a black barbershop and have been for years. I've never seen them refuse a tip, however it's mostly priced there as 20 bucks includes the tip.

[Ol Dirty B]

On 5/30/2019 at 12:45 PM, Bandito said:

Only a moron tips on a take out order. Get with the program

 

Nah only broke people can't afford the dollar or two to give to the high school or college kid. 

 

Why you feel the need to skimp out on them at a pizzeria is beyond me.

 

You probably shouldn't even be ordering take out if you can't afford the tip.