re: Tip to go/carry out order?

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Anyone who's been in the business of a restaurant knows that to go orders can actually be more time consuming than simply waiting on a table

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I waited tables for a long damn time and completely disagree.

"To go" shift was desirable in that you didn't work as hard, actually got paid minimum wage, AND still get some tips from people who think like posters in this thread.

A lunch shift as "to-go" was essentially running expo, bagging food, and closing tickets. Very easy. And that's also the shift when corporate credit cards are used the most, and people are generally more generous with the companies money. Tips weren't expected, but nice to get.

Personally, I give them $1 plus however much change is needed to make my purchase a round number...unless using the company card

ETA: BIG EXCEPTION - If the bartender is responsible for "to-go", while also working the bar, I tip them normally b/c it's a giant pain in the arse to do both.