Bill 2 wrote:
>
> "The Real Bev" > wrote:
> > 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?
>
> They get commission, so tips aren't needed.

When I worked at Sears back in the late 50s (when "May I help you?" was
required) we part-timers got 1%. That was about a buck for 4 hours
work, which paid for my cigarettes for the day. A guy once tipped me a
buck for wrapping a package, which absolutely floored me.

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Cheers, Bev
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