Misc Tip Jars are out of Control - Page 7

Stinger · 09-26-2008, 11:22 AM

Just got back from picking up my lunch at a Chinese restaurant drive thru. Pull up to order and what is taped to the drive thru window.... A MF'n TIP CUP!!!!!!!

It is a Freaking Drive Thru in a fast food restaurant and you want a tip???????? Good God these things have gone to far.

Hootie · 09-26-2008, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by underEJ

I know when I worked in restaurants, that was the servers option to do or not. I rarely auto-tipped anybody, but just wondering what it is about you that made them think you are a cheap bastard.

Were you profiled? Or do you stiff people and return to the same restaurant? As a rule, if you stiff a server, for whatever reason, the rest of the staff will know all about it and you aren't likely to ever get good service unless you wait out the staffing turnover. Not saying it's fair, especially the profiling bit, but it happens.

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whoops, by no means did I mean to call you cheap, just that the server thought you were and added the auto-grat.

in Chicago, I gratted everyone no matter what...black/white/hispanic...6 or more and you're getting the 15% surcharge...

In Normal, I rarely used the grat because 15% really is more like 12% because most people tip on their tax as well...the 15% gratuity tips on subtotal and most people where I live are 20% tippers...so not only do I think the gratuity is tacky, but I'm actually losing money when I do it.

Even black people tip in Bloomington Normal

Hootie · 09-26-2008, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by sedated

I doubt they really "ensure its all correct", and the kitchen staff does the boxing and adding all the condoments.

Why don't we all just start walking around handing dollars to anyone who crosses our path? "Thanks for the smile, buddy, really made my day!"

not true...

Hootie · 09-26-2008, 04:20 PM

I go out and get drunk like 4 nights a week and nothing beats the late night La Bamba around here...always tip the same dudes like $5 and I never have to wait in line and they start making my order as soon as my drunk ass stumbles in there...tipping has its perks.

rad · 09-26-2008, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by angelo

I was taught by father to practice preemptive tipping (aka dago tipping)as it is known amongst our family.

My family has been in and around all facets of the service industry.

If we frequent an establishment or want to put a new one on our list. WE TIP GOING IN THE DOOR AND GOING OUT. That means the host/hostess, the bartender, the server, busboy, cooks and manager if it is a restaurant.

In any other setting everyone gets a taste if they warrant it.

I look at the practice as sowing a crop. I always get tables, my food is always right, my drinks are perfect and the service is always over the top.

I have obtained reservation on booked night and walked past everyone waiting.

I have had tables cleared of patrons for me. If I need a haircut they always fit me in at my leisure.

I have used this in other cities and it has the same affect.

It is never extravagant but just enough to make them want to help me before anyone else.

This is how I do it and it has worked for 25 years.

Ang

Over-Head · 09-26-2008, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Stinger

Just got back from picking up my lunch at a Chinese restaurant drive thru. Pull up to order and what is taped to the drive thru window.... A MF'n TIP CUP!!!!!!!

It is a Freaking Drive Thru in a fast food restaurant and you want a tip???????? Good God these things have gone to far.

Playing at a club one night, were between sets, and get hungry.
We get drive through,
Park,
Eat,
proceed to smoke a "cannon", then get the bright idea we should walk back in and tip them for actually getting the order right.
So we did.
Got thrown out
Made it back to the gig with 5 mins to spare

Dayze · 09-26-2008, 06:23 PM

I tip very well when service is great (25% +); particularly if it's someplace I go often.

If service is average, so is the tip. if service is bad, I don't tip; and probably won't go back. Or I'll mention it to the manager as to why I didn't tip the waiter etc. I doubt they give a sh*t but at least they'll k now.

angelo · 09-26-2008, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by rad

My family is not quite the Corleone's but we do like nice things.

Ang

Mecca · 09-26-2008, 06:54 PM

Well if you want some The Man jacks you better tip.

rad · 09-26-2008, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

Well if you want some The Man jacks you better tip.

I've been out a while....what is this "man jacks" thing?

sedated · 09-26-2008, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by rad

I've been out a while....what is this "man jacks" thing?

someone recently told a story about getting into a fight at a royals game over tipping a bartender and c r ac k e r jacks, but he wasn't aware that "c r a ck er" is a filtered word that comes through as "The Man", and no one had a fuqqing clue what he was talking about

rad · 09-26-2008, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by sedated

someone recently told a story about getting into a fight at a royals game over tipping a bartender and c r ac k e r jacks, but he wasn't aware that "c r a ck er" is a filtered word that comes through as "The Man", and no one had a fuqqing clue what he was talking about

Ah, that makes sense. Thank you.

KCChiefsMan · 09-26-2008, 09:45 PM

what about when the cable guy comes to you house and sets up everything? I wasn't sure about that one, I assumed he made a decent wage and didn't tip but it made me wonder.

But you are right, it seems that every place has a tip jar. I used to work for tips (as some of you know already from my rants in the past) but it is a little stupid. Every coffee shop and now a lot of fast food joints are having them.

KCChiefsMan · 09-26-2008, 09:54 PM

I've put some thought into this. Here is a list of services that I am aware of that you should tip:

-Delivery drivers (pizza, jimmy johns, etc)
-Server at a restaurant
-bartenders
-cocktail waitress
-bathroom attendents in fancy places
-valet parking
-cab drivers
-dealers at a casino
-barista
-movers
-hairdresser/barber

what am I missing here?

now dealers at a casino you should tip, but what about the cashier? they always have a tip jar but why do they deserve a tip?

boogblaster · 09-26-2008, 09:59 PM

I tip at set down restaurants if the service is good .. "Ole-Growler" me spouse always tips because she waited for years .. but a fricking drive-thru .. screw that ....

**alanm** · 09-26-2008, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Plow

What about hookers? Do you tip hookers?

If they go above and beyond the call of duty.

09-26-2008, 11:22 AM
Stinger Bazinga Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Springfield, MO Casino cash: $2014507	Tip Jars are out of Control Just got back from picking up my lunch at a Chinese restaurant drive thru. Pull up to order and what is taped to the drive thru window.... A MF'n TIP CUP!!!!!!! It is a Freaking Drive Thru in a fast food restaurant and you want a tip???????? Good God these things have gone to far.
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09-26-2008, 04:20 PM	#93
Hootie Banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Casino cash: $10004900	I go out and get drunk like 4 nights a week and nothing beats the late night La Bamba around here...always tip the same dudes like $5 and I never have to wait in line and they start making my order as soon as my drunk ass stumbles in there...tipping has its perks.
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09-26-2008, 06:23 PM	#96
Dayze Resident Glue Sniffer Join Date: Nov 2003 Casino cash: $1869358	I tip very well when service is great (25% +); particularly if it's someplace I go often. If service is average, so is the tip. if service is bad, I don't tip; and probably won't go back. Or I'll mention it to the manager as to why I didn't tip the waiter etc. I doubt they give a sht but at least they'll k now. __________________ Life is 99% inspiration, 1% Perspiration, and 1% Attention to Detial. RIP & Godspeed:* Saccoppo Lonewolf Ed Fire Me Boy
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09-26-2008, 06:54 PM	#98
Mecca Hockey Town Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Casino cash: $-592950	Well if you want some The Man jacks you better tip.
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09-26-2008, 09:45 PM	#102
KCChiefsMan AIC Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Roxbury, MA Casino cash: $10004900	what about when the cable guy comes to you house and sets up everything? I wasn't sure about that one, I assumed he made a decent wage and didn't tip but it made me wonder. But you are right, it seems that every place has a tip jar. I used to work for tips (as some of you know already from my rants in the past) but it is a little stupid. Every coffee shop and now a lot of fast food joints are having them.
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09-26-2008, 09:54 PM	#103
KCChiefsMan AIC Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Roxbury, MA Casino cash: $10004900	I've put some thought into this. Here is a list of services that I am aware of that you should tip: -Delivery drivers (pizza, jimmy johns, etc) -Server at a restaurant -bartenders -cocktail waitress -bathroom attendents in fancy places -valet parking -cab drivers -dealers at a casino -barista -movers -hairdresser/barber what am I missing here? now dealers at a casino you should tip, but what about the cashier? they always have a tip jar but why do they deserve a tip? Last edited by KCChiefsMan; 09-27-2008 at 10:13 AM..
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09-26-2008, 09:59 PM	#104
boogblaster MVP Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Verdigris Valley Campsite Casino cash: $10004900	I tip at set down restaurants if the service is good .. "Ole-Growler" me spouse always tips because she waited for years .. but a fricking drive-thru .. screw that .... __________________ WR or S please
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