The "Bad Service" thread got me thinking of a debate that is brought up every now and then with different people from work and such. Do you ever tip or not tip people for certain services..? A few people have told me they never tip for these services and I always do.... -Haircuts -Gas Station Attendants -Pizza Delivery Guy even if the company charges a delivery fee There have been more services that have been brought up before but I am drawing a blank.......?? *The only time I have not tipped but feel like I should have was the one and only time I have picked up an order from Applebees Carside To Go. They brought my order right out when I pulled in and I paid with a card but didnt even think about leaving a tip until I got home, then I felt bad. This is a scenario where a few people from work said if I would have tipped the lady at Applebees it would be like tipping at a fast food drive thru. I dont see it the same way?? What do YOU do?
Haircuts yes. I go to the cheap place and know they don't make much. Plus I tip more for good conversation. Gas station no. Here in Oregon we can't pump our own gas. I would if I could. Yes to pizza delivery. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I've always been puzzled why some services get tips universally but others never do. I am just as guilty of it as anyone. Guided hunting/fishing trips, pizza delivery, sit down meal, haircuts, bartenders...always get a tip. Lawn crew, pool boy, plumber, electrician, newspaper deliverer, amusement park worker, etc I never have tipped and never would think to. What is the difference?
most of those industries are required to pay at least minimum wage...I usually don't tip someone making at least minimum wage; unless they went to school to do what they did (i.e. barber; except now I cut my own hair and better than they do.) Delivery service usually does not make make minimum wage, unless they charge a delivery fee (which is then usually required by law to be diverted to the driver.) As long as my food arrives hot/somewhat quickly; I generally tip delivery drivers well as gas prices are ridiculous and I as a former pizza deliveryman I appreciate the effort. (Actually being a deliveryman in a college town is one of my favorite historical jobs, but that's for another thread. Lots of NC-17 stories from that job!) To me, tips are also dependent on if the service is provided by an owner/operator vs. an employee. If it's an employee I give 20-30% (or more depending on circumstance.) But I figure if it is the proprietor providing the service, they are charging at least enough to make sure they are getting their piece of the pie. If a service provided by the proprietor is exceptional I give maybe a 10% tip; otherwise they get bubkis. Lastly, unless you are old, disabled, or prego, pump your own friggin' gas, Nancy. Friggin' New Jersey union gangsters...
I noticed that subway now has a tip jar. It rubs me the wrong way for some reason, they are no different than an assemble line worker. It's not like you get served at your table. It shouldn't bother me but it does. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I hate tipping pizza or food delivery men because they charge me up front for a delivery charge then expect to me to tip???
I pissed off the owner of a nice resurant because I didn't tip them when I got TakeOut! Now I've never thought I need to tip for that.
I looked it up, Oregon and New Jersey don't allow you to pump your own gas. That's just about the dumbest thing I've ever heard. Do they have an attendant 24 hours a day? Most gas stations aren't open 24 hours, but we can pump our own gas with pay at the pump. That right there is some crazy sh**.
I tip pizza delivery drivers and the lady that cuts my hair. There's a wing joint that we eat at a lot and you can call in orders to pick up. I was sending my wife to pick it up and i couldn't figure out why the bill was always higher than normal. i finally asked her about it and she was tipping them $5 ($30 order) every time. Needless to say i nixed that real quick.
They do have some 24 hour spots on the interstate. Otherwise not really. Gas stations in Oregon make their money off of the convenience store inside, not really the gas.
All gas stations make their money off the convenience store, but the rest of the country has pay at the pump that is available 24 hours a day. In this day and age, I just can't imagine realizing you are low on gas, but not being able to fill up until the morning when an attendant shows up to work. Just plain dumb if you ask me.
