Tipping for Counter ‘’Service’’ ?

[leVieux]

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On our recent visits to Houston, we have been blindsided by counter service workers shoving an electronic screen in our faces, demanding “tips”.

Questions: What do y’all do in that predicament ?

If you do tip them, how much ?

My response is: OK, I’ll give the minimum on your screen; but I’ll never ever come back here.

I feel that is atrocious, and may find a new response like “Tip you?; I’m a customer and we just had a retail transaction, you sold me an item. There was no ‘’SERVICE’’ involved. You should be tipping me.

What do you say ?

leVieux

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[Johnny Diamond]

Once again as a former employer, my suggestion would be but you've just done what your employer has hired you to do, and I suspect that they will be paying you at the end of the week.

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[Otto_Mation]

That used to happen when I picked up pizza at Domino's when I had ordered online. Now I pay with a credit card when I place the order online and the tip option never comes up. I just show up and leave with my order.

 

[Tnhawk]

$0.01 tip and never return

 

[Nicholst55]

I click on the box that says 'No Tip,' and continue on with my life.

 

[skfullgun]

When they ask if I’d like to leave a tip, I just say “sure, by low and sell high!”.

That usually leaves them with a blank stare as I walk out the door.

That said, I usually tip 30-35% for good service at a restaurant, more for exceptional service.

 

[Mills]

My response is: OK, I’ll give the minimum on your screen; but I’ll never ever come back here.

This.

 

[reddog]

Buy low and sell high is a good one but I'm more of a Don't pet flaming cats kind of guy...

 

[Havok1]

lol. Some places ask for tips in the drive through. For counter service, I’ll give a little bit if they deliver the food to the table and refill drinks. Otherwise, nope.

 

[TipBledsoe]

I'd get great satisfaction by shoving that electronic screen back in their face with NO TIP

 

[Big Green]

If I have to stand while I order my food, no tip.

 

[stuhoevel]

I have no problem checking "no tip" right in front of them.

 

[leVieux]

When they ask if I’d like to leave a tip, I just say “sure, by low and sell high!”.

That usually leaves them with a blank stare as I walk out the door.

That said, I usually tip 30-35% for good service at a restaurant, more for exceptional service.

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Yes, we do understand some responsibility to tip for good service. I carry a bunch of $2 bills to tip grocery boys & others who help me and provide a service. Having had friends who were restaurant servers, I tip 15 % to 35 %, depending on level of service & ‘’pleasantness’’.

My objection here is being pushed to tip those who have provided NO service beyond a simple retail transaction.

Thanks for commenting.

leVieux

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[BigRed]

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On our recent visits to Houston, we have been blindsided by counter service workers shoving an electronic screen in our faces, demanding “tips”.

Questions: What do y’all do in that predicament ?

If you do tip them, how much ?

My response is: OK, I’ll give the minimum on your screen; but I’ll never ever come back here.

I feel that is atrocious, and may find a new response like “Tip you?; I’m a customer and we just had a retail transaction, you sold me an item. There was no ‘’SERVICE’’ involved. You should be tipping me.

What do you say ?

leVieux

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I pay cash

 

[HKSig]

Normally, no. At one place, I’d tip because the lady taking orders at the counter was great. She even went into the kitchen and yelled at one of the owners because they didn’t have everything ready for my order in and my to go order. I palmed her a $20 that day. That place decided to keep the tips, so she quit not long after. And I haven’t been back.

 

[Walker Travel]

Normally, no. At one place, I’d tip because the lady taking orders at the counter was great. She even went into the kitchen and yelled at one of the owners because they didn’t have everything ready for my order in and my to go order. I palmed her a $20 that day. That place decided to keep the tips, so she quit not long after. And I haven’t been back.

This ^^

Just because there is an option to tip doesn't mean it's necessary. But, if there was someone who went above and beyond I absolutely appreciate having the ability to easily tip them.

 

[baboon]

What really pissed me off at work was it was someones birthday and the walk around with a dollar pinned to them. Te very first time it happened to me I told the women I'm so cheap I don't even tip at the titty bar. That bitch went told the store manager. When he asked me if I said that, I asked him why does he allow employees panhandling other employees? He said it was a tradition. I told you said WAS which refers to past tense. And it was never a tradition for me.

 

[oldag]

I tip well for good table service. For just taking my order, which I come back to the counter to pick up? Sorry, haven't earned a tip.

 

[Mohawk600]

Hell no. No tip for counter SALES

 

[V-Tach]

Other than Sonic and actual restaurants, employees here are not allowed to accept tips at any fast food place....weird, but they say it's company policy....and refuse tips...