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Poll: why do you usually tip?
Posted on 5/29/14 at 12:34 am
Posted on 5/29/14 at 12:34 am
At the bar.
A) that's a damn hard job and you should tip them for what they have to do
B) you hope it will get you better drink service from the bartender
C) you don't want to look like a cheap arse in front of people
D) you want to feel better about yourself (similar to donating to a charity)
E) none of the above (explain)
A) that's a damn hard job and you should tip them for what they have to do
B) you hope it will get you better drink service from the bartender
C) you don't want to look like a cheap arse in front of people
D) you want to feel better about yourself (similar to donating to a charity)
E) none of the above (explain)
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Posted on 5/29/14 at 12:34 am to TheIndulger
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B) you hope it will get you better drink service from the bartender C) you don't want to look like a cheap arse in front of people
Posted on 5/29/14 at 12:36 am to TheIndulger
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E) none of the above (explain)
If I was in their spot, I'd want people to tip me.
So I tip them.
Posted on 5/29/14 at 12:41 am to TheIndulger
At a bar?
For me it's part of A and D. Don't know about it being a damn hard job but it can be stressful.
Yes, it's simple getting a drink but they get you the drink and open it/pour it for you. Just sort of the right thing to do.
Now if they're jerks, I don't. Not saying they have to kiss my feet but just say "hey, what's up. Get you something?" That's good enough for me.
Most seem to be young kids in college just trying to earn a paycheck.
For me it's part of A and D. Don't know about it being a damn hard job but it can be stressful.
Yes, it's simple getting a drink but they get you the drink and open it/pour it for you. Just sort of the right thing to do.
Now if they're jerks, I don't. Not saying they have to kiss my feet but just say "hey, what's up. Get you something?" That's good enough for me.
Most seem to be young kids in college just trying to earn a paycheck.
This post was edited on 5/29/14 at 12:42 am
Posted on 5/29/14 at 12:41 am to TheIndulger
I used to work in the service industry and it's a kind of an unwritten code that if you worked in the industry you always tip well
Posted on 5/29/14 at 12:41 am to TheIndulger
I don't know what the knuckleheads here will post or what their reasoning is, but the correct answer is
It is a pretty well known fact that in a bar, especially a crowded one, the bartenders will tend to take care of those who are taking care of them in a more timely manner. Any bartender will tell you this. The equation is pretty simple...
Tip well + not acting like a douche-nozzle = good and friendly service from the bartender.
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B) you hope it will get you better drink service from the bartender
It is a pretty well known fact that in a bar, especially a crowded one, the bartenders will tend to take care of those who are taking care of them in a more timely manner. Any bartender will tell you this. The equation is pretty simple...
Tip well + not acting like a douche-nozzle = good and friendly service from the bartender.
Posted on 5/29/14 at 12:42 am to TheIndulger
quote:
A) that's a damn hard job and you should tip them for what they have to do
I tip, but this is not why
Posted on 5/29/14 at 12:45 am to TheIndulger
All of the above.
Posted on 5/29/14 at 12:46 am to lsunurse
quote:
I used to work in the service industry and it's a kind of an unwritten code that if you worked in the industry you always tip well
Definitely true for me and most people that have been there, but some people take having worked in service as a license to be super nitpicky about how much they tip. My mother is like that at least.
Posted on 5/29/14 at 12:46 am to TheIndulger
quote:If they do a good job, they get a good tip. Do a horrible job, get a horrible to no tip.
E) none of the above (explain)
Do you tip the people at Popeye's when they get your order out without saying "pull up ova daya"?
Posted on 5/29/14 at 12:47 am to djangochained
Then answer the poll
Posted on 5/29/14 at 12:49 am to Hammertime
In those situations, I usually fall on C)
Posted on 5/29/14 at 12:50 am to Crimson G
quote:
All of the above.
Posted on 5/29/14 at 12:53 am to TheIndulger
F- Good service. They looked after me and took care of me. I have tipped over 40% when my cup runneth over and stuff was brought to me before I had to ask.
Posted on 5/29/14 at 2:13 am to lsunurse
quote:
I used to work in the service industry and it's a kind of an unwritten code that if you worked in the industry you always tip well
This plays a role. I was also brought up to tip well. My mom, brother, and sister all tip well above average and they never worked service industry. This is kind of out there but we also tip above average because of the stereotype that black people don't tip.
Posted on 5/29/14 at 2:27 am to TheIndulger
The main reason I tip is because I feel obligated to because they make bad wages otherwise.
And before someone says I'm a stiff, I tip about 20% when I eat at restaurants with a 3 dollar minimum when the bill is small, and I do about a dollar per drink.
Tipping is mostly an american thing.
I just feel like it's stupid because I worked in an aspect of the service industry for awhile in college where we weren't allowed to take tips and a lot of what we did was way more work than pouring a couple drinks. It's a stupid practice. Minimum wage should apply to everyone.
And before someone says I'm a stiff, I tip about 20% when I eat at restaurants with a 3 dollar minimum when the bill is small, and I do about a dollar per drink.
Tipping is mostly an american thing.
I just feel like it's stupid because I worked in an aspect of the service industry for awhile in college where we weren't allowed to take tips and a lot of what we did was way more work than pouring a couple drinks. It's a stupid practice. Minimum wage should apply to everyone.
This post was edited on 5/29/14 at 2:30 am
Posted on 5/29/14 at 2:28 am to TheIndulger
I've worked in restaurants for 4 years. I tip well because I know what they go through.
Posted on 5/29/14 at 2:30 am to TheIndulger
A and B, because I have bartended before and both apply.
Posted on 5/29/14 at 2:33 am to DrSteveBrule
You would dread going out to eat if the practice of tipping was removed and every person you encountered was making minimum wage.
As for the poll, A and B.
As for the poll, A and B.
This post was edited on 5/29/14 at 2:34 am
Posted on 5/29/14 at 2:34 am to DrSteveBrule
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Minimum wage should apply to everyone.
Bartenders and servers make far, far above the minimum wage. No one would do either job for 7.25 an hour.
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