"The Real Bev" wrote in message ...
Don K wrote:

confused wrote:
A few times recently I've ordered carryout for lunch from a restaurant near my
office. I've had to go over to the bar and ask the bartender for my food, and
those few times I never left a tip. I never thought of doing it because I've
never tipped for carryout. But I wonder if I should be tipping for this,
because I know that bartenders expect tips. I would certainly tip a bartender
if I were to order a drink and sit down at the bar. But should I tip for
carryout? And if so, would it be the standard 20%?

I tip someone who provides a service.
Handing over a bag is not service, IMO.

Suppose you shop in a store that offers personal service -- you know,
that annoying person who approaches you and says "We have that in green,
too. Is there anything I can help you with?" If she actually helps you
find something, should you tip her too?

Service is a necessary but not sufficient condition to tip.
Another necessary condition is that it be customary.

What if she just hovers at your
elbow?

I would give a tip to see anyone who could levitate themselves.

What if it's a guy instead of a girl?

Even a guy.

Don