Do you tip for a takeout order?
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I tip take out. If it's a spot that I regularly go to, I tend to tip more. Usually friendly folks. Same goes for sit-down restaurants--if I can pay for the meal that I really don't need, I can afford tipping well.
Someone has to do that job and since it likely doesn't keep pace with basic living wages every little bit helps and anyone who sees them as not worth anything needs to go try to live off of that job.
Someone has to do that job and since it likely doesn't keep pace with basic living wages every little bit helps and anyone who sees them as not worth anything needs to go try to live off of that job.
There is a pizza place that I'll stop by occasionally. I'll order a pizza to go and get a bottle of beer while waiting. I usually tip them a couple of bucks.
If I get takeout for lunch I'll sometimes tip.
If I get takeout for lunch I'll sometimes tip.
The concept of tipping has always baffled me. What exactly is the tip for? If the concept is "good service", why is it usually based on a percentage of the check? I know that isn't a brightline rule, but why does the good service at a place where you spend $100 garner a bigger tip than good service somewhere that you spend $10?
Personally I usually don't tip for carryout. In my mind a tip is for the service, and in my doing carryout they really aren't doing anything more than cooking, which is what you are already paying for. Not sure if that's the right or wrong way to think about it, but that's where I'm at.
Personally I usually don't tip for carryout. In my mind a tip is for the service, and in my doing carryout they really aren't doing anything more than cooking, which is what you are already paying for. Not sure if that's the right or wrong way to think about it, but that's where I'm at.
Theoretically, you should get better service at a fancier restaurant than a casual restaurant. They should be more knowledgeable about the menu and wine selections in addition to providing a more personal experience. In my experience, when I have gone to fancier restaurants, I feel that they serve me well and above any other casual restaurant. Of course, you are paying for the fancier restaurant.
you should get tipped for your comments. If only there was a way for me to do that....
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Nice mouth...aren’t you awesome.
I’ve worked those jobs. Been there while at ISU. Didn’t expect anything but the hourly wage I was promised. Of course, back then we expected to have to actually work for our wages.
if I may...in many establishments, putting together "to-go" orders is fulfilled by servers...or by people who may not have this be part of their regular gig. when I worked at a restaurant, I was both front and back of house so I saw it from both sides...and when **** is busy, everyone steps up. Whether you "tip out" (share tips) or not, sometimes you have to jump in and help.
I always told myself I'd assume the people who were doing it were doing their best to make sure my order was correct...and if it was, I'd be sure to reward them, not knowing who was receiving the benefit all the time.
Anyway, I'm not trying to change minds and I was being a smart-ass when I called people cheap bastards...I simply believe in tipping when it's appropriate.
Which I would assume some of which is getting passed on to the server as a higher wage compared to the casual restaurant.
Maybe slightly higher...it depends on what the market is demanding. A higher-end restaurant also can't afford the level of turnover that I more casual, less expensive place does because expectations are higher.
I tip sometimes for carryout and sometime not. Not really sure I can quantify when or why. I always tip well at sit down restaurants....unless really lousy service, and then I'll do just 10%.
That said, here is the simple truth...at least according to me.
Restaurants that offer carryout and rely on it heavily would lose a lot of business if it became a requirement (or even expectation) that people tip for carryout orders. For cost savings, this is often the only way some families provide restaurants any business. The fact that carryout avoids the expense that comes with tipping for having a table and being waited on, is major driver of a lot of the business to the restaurant in the first place.
