Another tipping thread. Why am I asked to tip here?

It’s just the POS system. Don’t leave a tip. It won’t bite you or anything.

Depends on how hot the girl taking your order is.

Because the food was good. I tipped a Taco Bell employee yesterday because they were standing outside in the heat taking orders. They didn’t ask, I just did it.

Sounds like there was some service involved, but it was minimal. I typically would leave no tip at a place like that. Sometimes I would throw a dollar on the table on the way out, because I am not a cheap arse.

I over-tip for good/great service.

You scenario would result in no tip from me.

The Texanist took on this topic in a recent column. He said he tips 20% or 25% at counter service BBQ joints.

Too much for counter service. I often kick in a couple dollars at those places, but it's not really a tip for their service (because there was none). It's just a donation given out of pity for a less fortunate working schlub.

I do hit the 20% button for counter service at one favorite place. The lady who works there has been great to us for years and always goes above and beyond.

The Texanist: How Much Should You Tip at a Barbecue Joint?

The tipping “suggestions” at lower scale restaurants are meant to take advantage of good people - or at least people who care about how they appear before others. I recently have found a sense of freedom in pressing “No Tip” when the screen pops up.

See how good that place is if they can’t get workers because the minimum wage these guys get paid isn’t enough to entice workers to come out.

I remember during Covid when many of the fast food type places were closed or under staffed. It was hard to grab lunch.
When I was able to get something I appreciated the people coming out who could have stayed home.
I tipped. I continue to tip now because I have come to appreciate the fast food workers more.

I HATE when they take your order and flip the screen around after paying $15 for a sandwich.