Thursday, August 25, 2005
Okay, so a morning radio show (of all things) sparked a conversation between me and my gf about tipping. Or more over, when it's actually appropriate and when it's "extra" or in some cases not really warranted or appropriate. I mean, we all know you tip bartenders and waiters because they don't get paid except through tips (at least, for the most part). Then there's bellhops, valets, cabbies, people who cut your hair, etc. who it's generally agreed upon that you tip.
However, what about some borderline stuff. What about people who make your coffee? I mean, they get paid (not a lot, but they do), but there's a tip jar. Or people at some fast-food-y establishments who have tip jars out. I mean, most folks don't tip at McDonald's, but at these places, they ask for it (not naming any by name, but you can probably think of a few). Do you tip any time there's a jar present? Does the jar mean you SHOULD tip? If so, how much? If not, why?
Finally, my biggest conundrum: To-Go food from real restaurants. Do you tip the person who bags your food and rings you up? I mean, they didn't wait on you (and in many cases don't even do "expo"), but there's that tip line in the receipt, right?
So, looking for some tips on tipping. Drop a line in the comments - especially if you work in places like this. Do you hate people who don't tip or just like people more who do? All I ask is that no-one refer to their hard-earned money. If you're on this site, it's not "hard-earned".
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