Tipping questions (Page 2): Big A, you’re right. Most service workers get minimum wage and survive off of their tips. But the tip should take in account the effort made. I tip using...

Dakoda Loc: Cle Elum, WA

Big A, you’re right. Most service workers get minimum wage and survive off of their tips. But the tip should take in account the effort made. I tip using the same formula that you use.

Randyhartford Loc: Lawrence, Kansas

Myrna just told me the Dillon’s/Kroger employees are not allowed to accept tips. That’s where we buy most of our groceries, and all our prescriptions. That’s why we don’t tip them.

FinFisherman Loc: Born in Ohio - 40 yrs Florida- Clearwater,Fl

plumbob wrote:

Curious because i know no one that does the follow... (show quote)

The only groceries I don't go in the store and get, carry out is Amazon and that is left on my front steps. I don't even see that person. No tip.

Able Man Loc: North Coast (Cleveland, Ohio)

I'm pretty much with Big A, on the restaurant tipping... If I get a pizza delivered, it usually ends up, at between 25-33%, depending upon how far they hadda drive.
I've not had groceries brought out for me.

ripogenu Loc: norfolk, MA

I'm with Big A also but I sometimes separate the issue. If I get wrong food or cold I put that on the server. (should know what you ordered and when) if it's poorly prepared or a sloppy mess I put that on the kitchen. (raw chicken, burnt steak, overcooked anything)

badbobby Loc: Humble Texas

plumbob wrote:

Curious because i know no one that does the follow... (show quote)

had groceries to pick up at Sams
got caught in a downpour
little old lady brought out groceries under umbrella
it was really raining hard and the wind was gustin up high
the old lady put my groceries in the back and then came to my window
she was soakin wet
wanted to know if she had to close the back
I told no and told her to wait just a sec
I gave her ten dollars
I hope it helped her
I always tip the young boys and girls at HEB
a dollar

plumbob Loc: New Windsor Maryland

badbobby wrote:

had groceries to pick up at Sams
got caught in a downpour
little old lady brought out groceries under umbrella
it was really raining hard and the wind was gustin up high
the old lady put my groceries in the back and then came to my window
she was soakin wet
wanted to know if she had to close the back
I told no and told her to wait just a sec
I gave her ten dollars
I hope it helped her
I always tip the young boys and girls at HEB
a dollar

And BF said you weren't a gentleman. That dang jarhead.

USAF Major Loc: Sea Bright, NJ

Charter boat mates in the NY Bight expect a 20% tip. Sometimes the ads specify this.
Party boat mates are starting to look for the same PLUS more for filleting your fish.

Personally would rather see it all end both boats and restaurants and put it in the bill ala Europe!

agatemaggot Loc: iowa

What most people do (NOT) know is waitresses are listed under interstate employment laws and are (NOT) covered by minimum wage laws. Some make less than $2.50 per hour. Our tips ensure their children go to bed at night with food in their stomachs !
Just sayin !

ripogenu Loc: norfolk, MA

agatemaggot wrote:

What most people do (NOT) know is waitresses are listed under interstate employment laws and are (NOT) covered by minimum wage laws. Some make less than $2.50 per hour. Our tips ensure their children go to bed at night with food in their stomachs !
Just sayin !

yep you are correct. however if you server "fails" at their job are you still going to tip them because you feel obligated to?

badbobby Loc: Humble Texas

plumbob wrote:

And BF said you weren't a gentleman. That dang jarhead.

I keep tellin you

Kerry Hansen Loc: Bremerton, WA

agatemaggot wrote:

What most people do (NOT) know is waitresses are listed under interstate employment laws and are (NOT) covered by minimum wage laws. Some make less than $2.50 per hour. Our tips ensure their children go to bed at night with food in their stomachs !
Just sayin !

And if you tip by adding additional on your credit card, they do not get all that you paid!

Kerry Hansen Loc: Bremerton, WA

Big A wrote:

As a kid, I questioned why/how much my folks tippe... (show quote)

And the 2 cents was not to tell them it was the value of the service, it was to tell them that you did not forget the tip!

Doug Lemmon Loc: Rochester Mills, PA

ripogenu wrote:

yep you are correct. however if you server "fails" at their job are you still going to tip them because you feel obligated to?

ripogenu,
This is my point exactly... I understand that a waitress works at Sub-Minimum wage with the hope for tips... BUT! If the little self absorbed, baby makin', cell phone addicted, "Tip Obligated" waitress (or waiter) pops a Bitch Pill before I get served, I'll give them the TIP they need... FIND A JOB THAT SUITS YOU!

With that said, I personally know quite a few that work in the restaurant industry that do very well. This is due to their personality and attitude. Always go the "Extra Mile" to earn the tip. The service industry isn't for everyone.. If ya dont fit... Get another job

Barnacles Loc: Northern California

Big A wrote:

fair service gets 10%, good service gets 15%, excellent service gets at least 20% (or a little more), and shoddy/sub-par service gets 2 cents (my opinion of the value of their service) !

That's the way I see it, too. I've left a five cent tip just a handful of times over the last 30 years. The last time I went to a drive-up and was served by a carhop, I tipped generously - because her tips were magnificent. Can't remember what the service was like....