"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