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? What if she just hovers at your
elbow? What if it's a guy instead of a girl?

You can tell that it's been a LONG time since I've shopped in such a
place. Not long enough, though.

> > And a question on tipping in general: do you take 20% of the pre-tax amount,
> > or the post-tax amount?
>
> If I want to add a tip to my taxes, I'll give it to the governor,
> not to a waiter.

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Cheers,
Bev
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