On 25/07/2011 3:51 PM, aem wro0te:
> On Jul 25, 9:54 am, Dave > wrote:
>> .... Those people at coffee shops and bakeries
>> aren't making much more than waiters, but IMO counter service is not the
>> type of service you need to tip for. ....
>
> What's the origin of that attitude? The counter person serves your
> drink, takes your order, serves it, cleans it up, and may take your
> payment as well, just like a table server. How does that not earn a
> tip? Because they walk a shorter distance? Your attitude makes no
> sense.


It certainly deserves a wage.
My dentist goes to dental school. He examines my teeth, takes Xrays,
gives me freezing so that I won't feel pain and then fixes problems. Why
should he not deserve a tip? Sure, he makes a better wage. He worked
for it. I really don't think that I should have to subsidize everyone's
wages because they boss is cheap.
>
> At the famous Phillipe's in L.A. all orders are taken and filled at
> high counters, sort of like cafeteria style. The counterperson takes
> your order, puts it on a carrying tray and gives it to you, then takes
> your money on a little money tray. Most everyone leaves a tip on that
> tray. Get service, leave a tip--that's how our society works in the
> U.S., whether it makes sense or not. -aem

Counter service is not service. I presume they are being paid a wage.