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Tipping for carryout?
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%? And a question on tipping in general: do you take 20% of the pre-tax amount, or the post-tax amount? |
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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? i wouldnt. hes just handing you a bag of food. |
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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? i wouldnt. hes just handing you a bag of food. |
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Far as I can tell, someone wrote:
>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%? If I go to an actual restaurant for carry-out, I'll usually give a one or two dollar tip, depending on the size of the order. No table service was provided, no extra courtesies, so 20% is absurd. But a "gratuity" is a thank you, so I do it. |
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confused wrote in message >. ..
> 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%? Hi, Being a frugal person, I get take out to bring home to avoid tipping for very little service, paying inflated prices for drinks and to avoid the silverware and drinking glasses that look "beat". I do enjoy the food much better in the comfort of my own home. The tip for a bartender or waitress for handing you a bag of food shouldn't be more than a buck or two. onelith |
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confused wrote in message >. ..
> 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%? Hi, Being a frugal person, I get take out to bring home to avoid tipping for very little service, paying inflated prices for drinks and to avoid the silverware and drinking glasses that look "beat". I do enjoy the food much better in the comfort of my own home. The tip for a bartender or waitress for handing you a bag of food shouldn't be more than a buck or two. onelith |
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"Joel M. Eichen" > wrote in message ... > On 21 Nov 2004 06:04:44 -0800, (onelith) wrote: > > >confused wrote in message >. .. > >> 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%? > > > >Hi, > > Being a frugal person, I get take out to bring home to avoid tipping > >for very little service, paying inflated prices for drinks > > Better stay outa bars ......... > <snip> Why is that Joel? The one's here offer any coin-any drink, .75 or 1.00 longnecks, etc... That's not too bad. Tip a buck ever other drink or so... But you can buy a case of longnecks for about .70 each from Sams and take home though... but you miss out on the smoke and loud music though... --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.799 / Virus Database: 543 - Release Date: 11/19/2004 |
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"Joel M. Eichen" > wrote in message ... > On 21 Nov 2004 06:04:44 -0800, (onelith) wrote: > > >confused wrote in message >. .. > >> 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%? > > > >Hi, > > Being a frugal person, I get take out to bring home to avoid tipping > >for very little service, paying inflated prices for drinks > > Better stay outa bars ......... > <snip> Why is that Joel? The one's here offer any coin-any drink, .75 or 1.00 longnecks, etc... That's not too bad. Tip a buck ever other drink or so... But you can buy a case of longnecks for about .70 each from Sams and take home though... but you miss out on the smoke and loud music though... --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.799 / Virus Database: 543 - Release Date: 11/19/2004 |
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<confused> wrote in message ... > 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%? > > And a question on tipping in general: do you take 20% of the pre-tax amount, > or the post-tax amount? > I never tip if they just hand me a bag of food. (never tip at Sonic drive in either) So what if a bartender "expects" a tip. Did he fix me a drink? No. As far as tipping in general, I normally double the tax amount, then round up to the nearest whole dollar amount. If service was real good, I will add a couple of bucks to that, bad service, deduct some money from that amount. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.799 / Virus Database: 543 - Release Date: 11/19/2004 |
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<confused> wrote in message ...
> 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. > 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. Don |
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<confused> wrote in message ...
> 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. > 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. Don |
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> I never tip if they just hand me a bag of food. (never tip at Sonic drive
> in > either) So what if a bartender "expects" a tip. Did he fix me a drink? No. > > As far as tipping in general, I normally double the tax amount, then round > up to the nearest whole dollar amount. If service was real good, I will > add > a couple of bucks to that, bad service, deduct some money from that > amount. Depending on which state you live, the tax amount varies. Here in MD the sales tax is 5% so doubling it would still be less than the 15% gratuity that is the norm. I typically give more than the 15% depending on the service I receive. Don't eat out at restaurants as much as I used to - gets too expensive. -Dave |
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> I never tip if they just hand me a bag of food. (never tip at Sonic drive
> in > either) So what if a bartender "expects" a tip. Did he fix me a drink? No. > > As far as tipping in general, I normally double the tax amount, then round > up to the nearest whole dollar amount. If service was real good, I will > add > a couple of bucks to that, bad service, deduct some money from that > amount. Depending on which state you live, the tax amount varies. Here in MD the sales tax is 5% so doubling it would still be less than the 15% gratuity that is the norm. I typically give more than the 15% depending on the service I receive. Don't eat out at restaurants as much as I used to - gets too expensive. -Dave |
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"Dave L" > wrote in message ... > > I never tip if they just hand me a bag of food. (never tip at Sonic drive > > in > > either) So what if a bartender "expects" a tip. Did he fix me a drink? No. > > > > As far as tipping in general, I normally double the tax amount, then round > > up to the nearest whole dollar amount. If service was real good, I will > > add > > a couple of bucks to that, bad service, deduct some money from that > > amount. > > Depending on which state you live, the tax amount varies. Here in MD the > sales tax is 5% so doubling it would still be less than the 15% gratuity > that is the norm. I typically give more than the 15% depending on the > service I receive. Don't eat out at restaurants as much as I used to - gets > too expensive. > OK... I'm in Texas and tax is 8.25% in my area... --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.799 / Virus Database: 543 - Release Date: 11/19/2004 |
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"Dave L" > wrote in message ... > > I never tip if they just hand me a bag of food. (never tip at Sonic drive > > in > > either) So what if a bartender "expects" a tip. Did he fix me a drink? No. > > > > As far as tipping in general, I normally double the tax amount, then round > > up to the nearest whole dollar amount. If service was real good, I will > > add > > a couple of bucks to that, bad service, deduct some money from that > > amount. > > Depending on which state you live, the tax amount varies. Here in MD the > sales tax is 5% so doubling it would still be less than the 15% gratuity > that is the norm. I typically give more than the 15% depending on the > service I receive. Don't eat out at restaurants as much as I used to - gets > too expensive. > OK... I'm in Texas and tax is 8.25% in my area... --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.799 / Virus Database: 543 - Release Date: 11/19/2004 |
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"Chuck" > wrote in message . com... > > "Dave L" > wrote in message > ... >> > I never tip if they just hand me a bag of food. (never tip at Sonic > drive >> > in >> > either) So what if a bartender "expects" a tip. Did he fix me a drink? > No. >> > >> > As far as tipping in general, I normally double the tax amount, then > round >> > up to the nearest whole dollar amount. If service was real good, I will >> > add >> > a couple of bucks to that, bad service, deduct some money from that >> > amount. >> >> Depending on which state you live, the tax amount varies. Here in MD the >> sales tax is 5% so doubling it would still be less than the 15% gratuity >> that is the norm. I typically give more than the 15% depending on the >> service I receive. Don't eat out at restaurants as much as I used to - > gets >> too expensive. >> > > > OK... I'm in Texas and tax is 8.25% in my area... Ah, that makes sense now. Makes our 5% sales tax look paltry in comparison. Think Delaware and other state has NO sales tax - triple that and the waiter/waitress would still get zilch! People who do that should be banned from restaurants. |
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"Chuck" > wrote in message . com... > > "Dave L" > wrote in message > ... >> > I never tip if they just hand me a bag of food. (never tip at Sonic > drive >> > in >> > either) So what if a bartender "expects" a tip. Did he fix me a drink? > No. >> > >> > As far as tipping in general, I normally double the tax amount, then > round >> > up to the nearest whole dollar amount. If service was real good, I will >> > add >> > a couple of bucks to that, bad service, deduct some money from that >> > amount. >> >> Depending on which state you live, the tax amount varies. Here in MD the >> sales tax is 5% so doubling it would still be less than the 15% gratuity >> that is the norm. I typically give more than the 15% depending on the >> service I receive. Don't eat out at restaurants as much as I used to - > gets >> too expensive. >> > > > OK... I'm in Texas and tax is 8.25% in my area... Ah, that makes sense now. Makes our 5% sales tax look paltry in comparison. Think Delaware and other state has NO sales tax - triple that and the waiter/waitress would still get zilch! People who do that should be banned from restaurants. |
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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. -- Cheers, Bev `````````````````````````````````````````````````` Where am I and what am I doing in this handbasket? |
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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. -- Cheers, Bev `````````````````````````````````````````````````` Where am I and what am I doing in this handbasket? |
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<confused> wrote in message
... > 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%? > > And a question on tipping in general: do you take 20% of the pre-tax amount, > or the post-tax amount? > I frequently stop at the oriental carryout in the village. They have a jar on the counter with some change and a few dollar bills in it and a 'Thank You' sign on it. They also don't bother much with change - if I am owed 23 cents - I get a quarter back. I also often tell them to keep the change. I don't feel compelled to leave a tip however. JonquilJan Learn something new every day As long as you are learning, you are living When you stop learning, you start dying |
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"The Real Bev" > wrote in message ... > 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. |
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"The Real Bev" > wrote in message ... > 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. |
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"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 |
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"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 |
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"Bill 2" > wrote in message ... > > "The Real Bev" > wrote in message > ... > > 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. > > Who says they are commissioned sales? Most retail is non-commission. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.799 / Virus Database: 543 - Release Date: 11/19/2004 |
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"Bill 2" > wrote in message ... > > "The Real Bev" > wrote in message > ... > > 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. > > Who says they are commissioned sales? Most retail is non-commission. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.799 / Virus Database: 543 - Release Date: 11/19/2004 |
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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. -- Cheers, Bev xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx "I'm sorry I ever invented the Electoral College." Al Gore 11/08/00 |
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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. -- Cheers, Bev xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx "I'm sorry I ever invented the Electoral College." Al Gore 11/08/00 |
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Chuck wrote:
> > "Joel M. Eichen" > wrote in message > ... > > On 21 Nov 2004 06:04:44 -0800, (onelith) wrote: > > > > >confused wrote in message > >. .. > > >> 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%? > > > > > >Hi, > > > Being a frugal person, I get take out to bring home to avoid tipping > > >for very little service, paying inflated prices for drinks > > > > Better stay outa bars ......... > > > > <snip> > > Why is that Joel? The one's here offer any coin-any drink, .75 or 1.00 > longnecks, etc... That's not too bad. Tip a buck ever other drink or so... > > But you can buy a case of longnecks for about .70 each from Sams and take > home though... but you miss out on the smoke and loud music though... You make that sound like a *bad* thing. ???? Kate -- Kate Connally “If I were as old as I feel, I’d be dead already.” Goldfish: “The wholesome snack that smiles back, Until you bite their heads off.” What if the hokey pokey really *is* what it's all about? |
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Chuck wrote:
> > "Joel M. Eichen" > wrote in message > ... > > On 21 Nov 2004 06:04:44 -0800, (onelith) wrote: > > > > >confused wrote in message > >. .. > > >> 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%? > > > > > >Hi, > > > Being a frugal person, I get take out to bring home to avoid tipping > > >for very little service, paying inflated prices for drinks > > > > Better stay outa bars ......... > > > > <snip> > > Why is that Joel? The one's here offer any coin-any drink, .75 or 1.00 > longnecks, etc... That's not too bad. Tip a buck ever other drink or so... > > But you can buy a case of longnecks for about .70 each from Sams and take > home though... but you miss out on the smoke and loud music though... You make that sound like a *bad* thing. ???? Kate -- Kate Connally “If I were as old as I feel, I’d be dead already.” Goldfish: “The wholesome snack that smiles back, Until you bite their heads off.” What if the hokey pokey really *is* what it's all about? |
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On Tue, 23 Nov 2004 12:07:44 -0500, Kate Connally >
wrote: >> <snip> >> >> Why is that Joel? The one's here offer any coin-any drink, .75 or 1.00 >> longnecks, etc... That's not too bad. Tip a buck ever other drink or so... >> >> But you can buy a case of longnecks for about .70 each from Sams and take >> home though... but you miss out on the smoke and loud music though... > >You make that sound like a *bad* thing. ???? > >Kate > >-- >Kate Connally *** OK Cool, Kathy. Send me the Mapquest and I'll be there at 7:00p. Joely |
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On Tue, 23 Nov 2004 12:07:44 -0500, Kate Connally >
wrote: >> <snip> >> >> Why is that Joel? The one's here offer any coin-any drink, .75 or 1.00 >> longnecks, etc... That's not too bad. Tip a buck ever other drink or so... >> >> But you can buy a case of longnecks for about .70 each from Sams and take >> home though... but you miss out on the smoke and loud music though... > >You make that sound like a *bad* thing. ???? > >Kate > >-- >Kate Connally *** OK Cool, Kathy. Send me the Mapquest and I'll be there at 7:00p. Joely |
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"Chuck" > wrote in message . com... > > "Bill 2" > wrote in message > ... > > > > "The Real Bev" > wrote in message > > ... > > > 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. > > Who says they are commissioned sales? Most retail is non-commission. Generally the stores where employees stalk you are on commission (that's why they are staling you, if they weren't they'd be hiding, not helping). If they weren't on commission I still wouldn't give them a tip because I'm perfectly happy shopping on my own, and their help is unwanted. |
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"Kate Connally" > wrote in message ... > Chuck wrote: > > > > "Joel M. Eichen" > wrote in message > > ... > > > On 21 Nov 2004 06:04:44 -0800, (onelith) wrote: > > > > > > >confused wrote in message > > >. .. > > > >> 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%? > > > > > > > >Hi, > > > > Being a frugal person, I get take out to bring home to avoid tipping > > > >for very little service, paying inflated prices for drinks > > > > > > Better stay outa bars ......... > > > > > > > <snip> > > > > Why is that Joel? The one's here offer any coin-any drink, .75 or 1.00 > > longnecks, etc... That's not too bad. Tip a buck ever other drink or so... > > > > But you can buy a case of longnecks for about .70 each from Sams and take > > home though... but you miss out on the smoke and loud music though... > > You make that sound like a *bad* thing. ???? > I can do without the smoke... I can handle the longnecks and loud music thought... well, depending on what kinda music it is... --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.799 / Virus Database: 543 - Release Date: 11/19/2004 |
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"Kate Connally" > wrote in message ... > Chuck wrote: > > > > "Joel M. Eichen" > wrote in message > > ... > > > On 21 Nov 2004 06:04:44 -0800, (onelith) wrote: > > > > > > >confused wrote in message > > >. .. > > > >> 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%? > > > > > > > >Hi, > > > > Being a frugal person, I get take out to bring home to avoid tipping > > > >for very little service, paying inflated prices for drinks > > > > > > Better stay outa bars ......... > > > > > > > <snip> > > > > Why is that Joel? The one's here offer any coin-any drink, .75 or 1.00 > > longnecks, etc... That's not too bad. Tip a buck ever other drink or so... > > > > But you can buy a case of longnecks for about .70 each from Sams and take > > home though... but you miss out on the smoke and loud music though... > > You make that sound like a *bad* thing. ???? > I can do without the smoke... I can handle the longnecks and loud music thought... well, depending on what kinda music it is... --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.799 / Virus Database: 543 - Release Date: 11/19/2004 |
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On Tue, 23 Nov 2004 21:29:12 GMT, "Chuck" > wrote:
>I can do without the smoke... I can handle the longnecks and loud music >thought... well, depending on what kinda music it is... When it's loud mariachi, from my inconsiderate Mexican neighbors, interfering with my enjoyment of the works of Katy Moffatt, or Beethoven, then it's a little much. -- -john wide-open at throttle dot info ~~~~~~~~ The time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining - JFK ~~~~~~~~ |
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On Sun, 21 Nov 2004 01:34:39 -0500, 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%? At a large popular chain in which I once worked, whoever rang up the takeout had to put it in with their own charges and thus pay taxes on an assumed tip. We also had to assemble the food, pack up all the sides, etc.. It was a real pain. Because there was rarely a tip involved and we had tipping customers to wait on, no one wanted to ever do the takeout. Often, the takeout was poorly or incorrectly assembled as a result. Sometimes the bartender had to leave the bar to assemble the takeout, which resulted in slowed bar service for all. Don't assume there is no service involved. However, this is not the customer's fault. Good management can come up with a system that works for everyone's good. I do tip for takeout depending on the place, usually about 10%. I like to establish a good relationship with restaurants I like which results in good service when I return. Cheers, Carsonia Parker |
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Carsonia Parker > writes:
> I do tip for takeout depending on the place, usually about 10%. I > like to establish a good relationship with restaurants I like which > results in good service when I return. How about this strategy: when you go fetch your takeout food, if it's all messed up as you described, complain to the manager about the problem; if they don't fix it, leave and don't come back. Be sure to tell all your friends. There's no shortage of restaurants. |
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