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Jul 12, 2012 12:22 PM
Big_Mirg_ZHS;1224199 wrote:If you order to go from a sit down restaruant(ie applebees, tumbleweed. The person who answers the phone takes your order puts it in gets it all bagged up with all the sides you requested and what not and then takes it out to your car and you pay them when you get there. only thing they dont do is clean up afterwards.
They don't take additional orders. They don't check to see if the food is satisfactory.

Your point would have the first semblance of credibility if the person answering the phone/takes order gets your phone # and calls you in 15 minutes to see if you need anything else and take an additional order. What tip should a takeout person get? I can understand none. I would always do it if a bartender took the time away from customers, but it is a few dollars tip at best, certainly not 20%. That's ridiculous.
Jul 12, 2012 12:22pm
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Jul 12, 2012 1:10 PM
Im not saying 20 percent. I think 10 is more like what its earned. And yes i did do call backs on my togo orders and if something was wrong i would even drive to there house and deliver what was messed up.
Jul 12, 2012 1:10pm
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Jul 12, 2012 1:20 PM
I'd make a distinction between carry-out from a restaurant and take-out from a place like Little Caesars that has no sit down dining. In neither scenario are you expected to tip, but if you are a regular for carry out it just seems like common sense to tip a little (I do @ 10%). Often a waitress will take my order over the phone, and almost always it's a waitress that pulls it together and bags it, sometimes ringing me up as well. Since that takes him/her away from their other dine-in customers, that DOES warrant some sort of tip, but clearly not 15-20% since it's a fraction of the time (also no busing of the table).
Jul 12, 2012 1:20pm
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DeyDurkie5

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Jul 12, 2012 5:16 PM
I do not tip carry out, unless I frequent that place more than once every couple weeks.
Jul 12, 2012 5:16pm
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Jul 12, 2012 5:41 PM
I just ordered a couple side dishes and some individual desserts for take out at Bob Evans.....and because of this thread being something I've kept up on....the nice girl got 15%. The restaurant was not busy at all with several standing around.....IMO no way did she deserve it. Can't fathom being so lazy to not walk in the restaurant and tell them you had an order and carry it out....nice offer for those that need it though.
Jul 12, 2012 5:41pm
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Jul 13, 2012 10:16 AM
I don't. Why should someone be tipped for doing their job?
Jul 13, 2012 10:16am
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Rotinaj

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Jul 13, 2012 10:18 AM
BORIStheCrusher;1224976 wrote:I don't. Why should someone be tipped for doing their job?
This has already been explained threeve times.
Jul 13, 2012 10:18am
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Jul 13, 2012 10:34 AM
BORIStheCrusher;1224976 wrote:I don't. Why should someone be tipped for doing their job?
People who have no good reason other than "that's how the system works, you're an asshole if you don't!" can't explain why they do. Servers at the end of the day take home minimum wage, they don't like it they can find a job with a guaranteed salary.
Jul 13, 2012 10:34am
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Jul 13, 2012 11:06 AM
Raw Dawgin' it;1224985 wrote:People who have no good reason other than "that's how the system works, you're an asshole if you don't!" can't explain why they do. Servers at the end of the day take home minimum wage, they don't like it they can find a job with a guaranteed salary.
smh
Jul 13, 2012 11:06am
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DeyDurkie5

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Jul 13, 2012 11:35 AM
I love how much rawdawg bitches about it. Yet he still tips. That's the funniest thing about this entire debate. Man up and don't tip if you are that pissed off about it. Quit being a bitch.
Jul 13, 2012 11:35am
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Jul 13, 2012 11:36 AM
Raw Dawgin' it;1224985 wrote:People who have no good reason other than "that's how the system works, you're an asshole if you don't!" can't explain why they do. Servers at the end of the day take home minimum wage, they don't like it they can find a job with a guaranteed salary.
Your first statement is redundant/circular. By stipulating that you're talking about "people who have no good reason other than ...," you've already established that they can't explain why they do it (ie the reason).

I still maintain that I tip, and well whenever possible, to:
(a) be a nice person to someone who may not have the tools, resources, or experience to not immediately better their own situation, and
(b) ensure that when those in the service industry see me coming, they look forward to my business and treat me very well.

So far, (b) works remarkably well. It's nice to be recognized and welcomed by everyone from the barber to a restaurant owner to the lady that holds the basket when I go pick out cigars.
Jul 13, 2012 11:36am
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Jul 13, 2012 11:44 AM
DeyDurkie5;1225017 wrote:I love how much rawdawg bitches about it. Yet he still tips. That's the funniest thing about this entire debate. Man up and don't tip if you are that pissed off about it. Quit being a bitch.
I explained why i do already, phaggot.
Jul 13, 2012 11:44am
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Jul 13, 2012 11:45 AM
O-Trap;1225018 wrote:(b) ensure that when those in the service industry see me coming, they look forward to my business and treat me very well.
Also know as - tipping out of necessity, which is what i do.
Jul 13, 2012 11:45am
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Jul 13, 2012 11:46 AM
Raw Dawgin' it;1225027 wrote:I explained why i do already, phaggot.
then shut up
Jul 13, 2012 11:46am
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Jul 13, 2012 11:49 AM
DeyDurkie5;1225029 wrote:then shut up
or else....? You'll leave your mommas basement and come after me? stfu.
Jul 13, 2012 11:49am
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Jul 13, 2012 11:52 AM
Raw Dawgin' it;1225028 wrote:Also know as - tipping out of necessity, which is what i do.
Not a necessity. It's a trade off that I prefer (as it is a preference). I could go, get okay service, and not tip. People wouldn't like serving me, but more often than not, I'd probably get okay service.

I prefer personable interactions with the people I interact with in that relationship. I like that they know me by name, and that they enjoy going the extra mile for me as a customer. It's a preference.
Jul 13, 2012 11:52am
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Jul 13, 2012 11:54 AM
O-Trap;1225035 wrote:Not a necessity.
More the purpose of the whole concept.
Jul 13, 2012 11:54am
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Jul 13, 2012 12:08 PM
O-Trap;1225018 wrote:Your first statement is redundant/circular. By stipulating that you're talking about "people who have no good reason other than ...," you've already established that they can't explain why they do it (ie the reason).

I still maintain that I tip, and well whenever possible, to:
(a) be a nice person to someone who may not have the tools, resources, or experience to not immediately better their own situation, and
(b) ensure that when those in the service industry see me coming, they look forward to my business and treat me very well.

So far, (b) works remarkably well. It's nice to be recognized and welcomed by everyone from the barber to a restaurant owner to the lady that holds the basket when I go pick out cigars.
(b) only works though when you visit the same places over and over and always have the same server since tips come after the service is provided, not before. hell i have been to the same resturants by my place a bunch and dont think i have seen the same waitress twice in the past 2 years.
Jul 13, 2012 12:08pm
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Jul 13, 2012 12:11 PM
Glory Days;1225042 wrote:(b) only works though when you visit the same places over and over and always have the same server since tips come after the service is provided, not before. hell i have been to the same resturants by my place a bunch and dont think i have seen the same waitress twice in the past 2 years.
That may be, but you won't know that until after you're there. I prefer to err on the safe side.

As for places you don't frequent often, you never know when you might see the same person working a new job or when you might return to that place. It's never, ever a bad practice to set yourself apart as a good customer or client.
Jul 13, 2012 12:11pm
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Jul 13, 2012 2:17 PM
Rotinaj;1224978 wrote:This has already been explained threeve times.
Didn't feel like reading the entire tread, I was joking btw. I can appreciate good service and tip accordingly. I try to give servers the benefit of the doubt because I'm sure it isn't easy when places are busy so I usually tip around 20% if service is good. If they are constantly slow and messing stuff up, the tip will reflect it.
Jul 13, 2012 2:17pm
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Jul 13, 2012 2:21 PM
20%
Jul 13, 2012 2:21pm
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sportchampps

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Jul 13, 2012 5:38 PM
So I was actually out to eat today for lunch. I was sitting at a crowded bar in the restaurent and the gentlemen next to me did a great random act of kindness. When a group of about 6-8 military personal walked in he paid for their entire meal and left their server a 100$ tip. I actually began talking to him and he told me about this website and how it made him want to pay it forward to someone in a restaurent today and when he saw the military he said he knew it was a message to do more then one random act. He inspried me to check out the website so here it is for others.

http://aaroncollins.org/

I just donted 50$ to the cause. Being a former server who is now doing well I can afford to help reward people who work hard.
Jul 13, 2012 5:38pm
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Jul 13, 2012 7:04 PM
sportchampps;1225256 wrote:So I was actually out to eat today for lunch. I was sitting at a crowded bar in the restaurent and the gentlemen next to me did a great random act of kindness. When a group of about 6-8 military personal walked in he paid for their entire meal and left their server a 100$ tip. I actually began talking to him and he told me about this website and how it made him want to pay it forward to someone in a restaurent today and when he saw the military he said he knew it was a message to do more then one random act. He inspried me to check out the website so here it is for others.

http://aaroncollins.org/

I just donted 50$ to the cause. Being a former server who is now doing well I can afford to help reward people who work hard.

I've seen people pay for military personnel many times. Good gesture.
Jul 13, 2012 7:04pm
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Jul 13, 2012 7:24 PM
Wut?

Read this website eh?
Jul 13, 2012 7:24pm
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Jul 13, 2012 7:25 PM
Your autocorrect sucks.
Jul 13, 2012 7:25pm