SmokinES3 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 you go to a small diner, owner is the only employee, probably in the entire organization, not just then, he/she is doing the cooking, cashing etc....do you tip? Couple bucks, but that's just me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanM.D. Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I tip everyone. Then again, I was a busboy in college. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Here's an interesting one, Chinese Buffets? They only bring you soda and occasionally clear a dish. I go 10-15%. You? Definitely tip at a buffet, but much lower percentage-- like 10% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB3 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 If you want to be a d*** about it, that is... Tipping is good. Never hurts to throw a little extra at someone providing a service that you yourself can't be bothered to do at the moment. Afterall, you could always bring a lunch/breakfast etc. with you. Do you tip at McDonald's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 No Gug only left 25 cents the other day when we had lunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azalin Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Always, always tip. Unless of course you received crappy/rude service. yep, that's exactly what I do. so what if it's the owner who serves me? it's appreciated, and often times will reflect in the service or treatment I get when I return. in addition, I tip bartenders heavily. that way I never, ever have to wait for a drink. at my usual hang out, they always get a drink ready for me when they see me pull into the parking lot, and have it sitting at my usual seat as I walk in the door. if I ever receive crappy or rude service, I tip little to nothing, and I never go there again under any circumstances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I also tip everyone.....I think it comes with working in the business you think about how they would like to be treated. You know...its interesting I have one day a week where I am the closing driver for a pizza place....we stop delivering at 1:00 am.....there is NOBODY delivering as late as me on Saturday nights. The only other way to get food during my last 2 hours is to drive to get it....and that is when my WORST tippers are.....it just doesnt register to them that if your ordering pizza and are too lazy to drive to dennys to eat...that you should tip your driver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Here's an interesting one, Chinese Buffets? They only bring you soda and occasionally clear a dish. I go 10-15%. You? My rule of thumb, each person at the table throws down a dollar or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 yeah, it was ordered at the counter, i went and got it, but he did have a tip cup not in a very obvious place, i threw a buck in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Passepartout Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I always try to tip 20% as really learning this from my father. As used to tip $3.00 as that is the minimum. Or more if the meal costs more than the budget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 No Gug only left 25 cents the other day when we had lunch. I tipped him less than 20%, but more than 15%. I didn't think he was very good. Chinese Buffets ... not a dime. Ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 It's not tipping I believe in, it's over tipping. --Vinnie Antonelli Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve O Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 Especially if you're a regular patron, always tip people that spend time alone with your food Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 I also tip everyone.....I think it comes with working in the business you think about how they would like to be treated. You know...its interesting I have one day a week where I am the closing driver for a pizza place....we stop delivering at 1:00 am.....there is NOBODY delivering as late as me on Saturday nights. The only other way to get food during my last 2 hours is to drive to get it....and that is when my WORST tippers are.....it just doesnt register to them that if your ordering pizza and are too lazy to drive to dennys to eat...that you should tip your driver. Does your pizza place already charge for delivery? If so, then it inserts some ambiguity into whether you should tip or not for delivery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMadCap Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 How about when you call your order into the Chinese joint, and then go in and pick up the food? What kind of tip you think that entails? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmokinES3 Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 (edited) Does your pizza place already charge for delivery? If so, then it inserts some ambiguity into whether you should tip or not for delivery. It's just a way for the company to reach into the customer's pocket at the expense of the driver. How about when you call your order into the Chinese joint, and then go in and pick up the food? What kind of tip you think that entails? None, though I do it anyway at my favorite chinese place and it shows in the speed and quality of my food. Not exactly altruistic but it spends. Do I tip at Subway or Starbucks? If they're attitude warrants it, which is rare. Again I worked fast food 3 years in high school and kept a great attitude. No sympathy for less. Customer Service isn't for everyone. Edited August 29, 2014 by SmokinES3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibs Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 Having been raised in a culture that doesn't tip, I find tipping quite alien. I don't understand why prices are not simply put up, the staff paid a reasonable wage, and fired if they do not perform well? No tips required.....system works without having extraneous social pressures adding to a basic commerce situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 Having been raised in a culture that doesn't tip, I find tipping quite alien. I don't understand why prices are not simply put up, the staff paid a reasonable wage, and fired if they do not perform well? No tips required.....system works without having extraneous social pressures adding to a basic commerce situation. This has been happening across the U.S. One new restaurant in my town does not allow tipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 Does your pizza place already charge for delivery? If so, then it inserts some ambiguity into whether you should tip or not for delivery. Yes they charge..... The delivery guy does not get that money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted August 29, 2014 Author Share Posted August 29, 2014 the average consumer wouldn't know the driver doesn't get any of that money, i would assume a delivery charge goes to the driver and may forego a tip in that case... Yes they charge..... The delivery guy does not get that money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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