Tipping for counter service.

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jp_nyc

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Who here tips for counter service? I generally don’t do more than occasionally toss my change in the jar. I don’t like tipping for counter service because I think it just encourages businesses to pay low wages.
 
define "counter service". if i sit at the bar (counter) i'll tip for each beer.

if i call in an order and go in and pick it up and all the wait person does is ring me up and hand be the bag, then they'll get a buck.
 
I'm going to start carrying my jar into businesses and asking for my tip for shopping at your establishment.
 
So you don't tip people who are already making a low wage because it's unfair they make a low wage. That makes sense. :messedup:
 
It depends on the place.

A mom and pop pizza pick up place. Sure. I'll even add a tip when I pay with a debit card. The idea being that the whole crew shares in the tips. At least, that's how it is at my local pizza joint.

At a chain? No. Most don't even allow it. For those that do, it feels awkward. I'm not sure why, but it does.
 
I almost always tip. Chain, mom & pop, pizza, Chinese.

Basically, I hope that whoever prepared the food gets a little something out of my tip.

Now, I don't tip 20% for pickup, but I'll normally tack on a few bucks extra.
 
dodgechargerfan said:
It depends on the place.

A mom and pop pizza pick up place. Sure. I'll even add a tip when I pay with a debit card. The idea being that the whole crew shares in the tips. At least, that's how it is at my local pizza joint.

At a chain? No. Most don't even allow it. For those that do, it feels awkward. I'm not sure why, but it does.
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Pretty much this...
 
Bars and coffee shops, sure. For food pickup only... maybe if I'm paying cash.
 
Food pick up..maybe a buck or two if she's hot. Anywhere else that has actual service I tip really well unless they've done something egregious.
 
el diablo said:
Food pick up..maybe a buck or two if she's hot. Anywhere else that has actual service I tip really well unless they've done something egregious.
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WOW ! That was a beer induced post. I meant to say " If she's haute".
Sorry for the innuendo in the original post.
 
If they have a tip jar out, I'll toss in a couple bucks. Having worked on the other side of the counter, I know how much it is appreciated.
 
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