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    Default Do you tip at the Drive-thru takeout?

    I've asked some of my buddies about this. Most have said they didn't. When asked why, they say they never thought about it. ???

    I always have and always do.

    Do you? And if so, do you tip the same as if you were inside dining? If not, why not? I'm curious.

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    Default Re: Do you tip at the Drive-thru takeout?

    nope

    i never even thought to




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    Default Re: Do you tip at the Drive-thru takeout?

    Fuck no. I hate fucking tip jars at take-out restaurants, coffee shops, sandwich bars, dry cleaners, et al. It's obnoxious, classless and tacky.

    Why am I tipping people for a service for which I'm already paying?
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    Default Re: Do you tip at the Drive-thru takeout?

    I only tip like that at Sonic, lol.

    I know those girls run their asses off, and since I don't have to get outta my car when it's 5 degrees out, and they bring it to my, they LEAST I can do is give em a buck or two depending on how much I spent, ya know?

    I don't tip at the drive through at Arby's or anything, ause I don't inside either.

    But at Sonic I do.
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    Default Re: Do you tip at the Drive-thru takeout?

    When I worked fast food we didn't get tips but if someone let me keep the change that was tip enough for me.

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    Default Re: Do you tip at the Drive-thru takeout?

    im buzzed




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    Default Re: Do you tip at the Drive-thru takeout?

    Quote Originally Posted by pookie View Post
    im buzzed


    I don't tip at the drive thru. I think tipping is getting a little out of hand lately. I was in petsmart today and the cashier made a comment to someone else about putting out a jar! Cashier-Petsmart WTF!?!?!?!

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    Default Re: Do you tip at the Drive-thru takeout?

    You tip at fast food joints?
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    Default Re: Do you tip at the Drive-thru takeout?

    I have once, but only because they made me a sandwich that shouldn't have been available at that time. I begged for it.

    Not my finest moment, but I got the sandwich!! (it was @ BK, wanted a Whopper super early in the morning because I was just getting home)
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    Default Re: Do you tip at the Drive-thru takeout?

    Do u tip at car side service like Applebee's?

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    Default Re: Do you tip at the Drive-thru takeout?

    Quote Originally Posted by MoetATL07 View Post
    When I worked fast food we didn't get tips but if someone let me keep the change that was tip enough for me.
    Tipping at fast food places seems to be uncommon.

    Quote Originally Posted by IrishMarc View Post
    You tip at fast food joints?
    Quote Originally Posted by MoetATL07 View Post
    Do u tip at car side service like Applebee's?
    I consider any establishment that serves me food or drink to be part of the hospitality industry, and people who work in that industry are poorly paid IMO. When I pull into the Tim Horton's at 6am for my morning coffee, the staff are all older women. They don't make much there, and they friggin' work!!! They are fast, efficient, and very friendly. They are worth a little consideration, just like a waiter bringing your beer or food or whatever.

    I tip 20% normally. For these people I routinely give much more than that. For instance, for a coffee...$1.35, I'll give a twonie ($2.00). Big Deal 65 cent tip. It's not going to break the bank here, but it makes a difference when those people split the tips up at the end of their shift. The smile alone every time is worth it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by hannah83 View Post
    Not my finest moment, but I got the sandwich!! (it was @ BK, wanted a Whopper super early in the morning because I was just getting home)
    I feel ya. I HATE getting done at 6 in the morning, which is dinner time for me, and the only open places are serving breakfast. You can only eat at Wawa so much!

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    Default Re: Do you tip at the Drive-thru takeout?

    No. Just don't.

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    Default Re: Do you tip at the Drive-thru takeout?

    I've never tipped. Never even thought about it either.

    Who do you tip when multiple people are handling your order?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Casual Observer View Post
    Fuck no. I hate fucking tip jars at take-out restaurants, coffee shops, sandwich bars, dry cleaners, et al. It's obnoxious, classless and tacky.
    EXACTLY!!! It pisses me off. The pressure to tip in Vegas for doing nothing more than your job is more than I've seen anywhere else.

    I call in an order to a sit down restaurant, go there to pick it up (to eat at home) and the stupid hostess asked how much I needed back from my change!!!!

    I said all of it! It's not like she was waiting on me, refilling my drink and clearing my plate. Same goes for the take out window.

    It's unbelievably rude!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Zinaida View Post
    I've never tipped. Never even thought about it either.

    Who do you tip when multiple people are handling your order?
    Just give it to the person who you pay...they all split it up anyways.

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    Quote Originally Posted by hockeybobby View Post
    Just give it to the person who you pay...they all split it up anyways.
    Nah, they'll just put it in their pockets.

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    Default Re: Do you tip at the Drive-thru takeout?

    Exactly.

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    Default Re: Do you tip at the Drive-thru takeout?

    Besides, even if it was divided I'd have to tip quite a bit of money for each person to get a decent tip.

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    Default Re: Do you tip at the Drive-thru takeout?

    why on earth would you tip at the drive thru?

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    Default Re: Do you tip at the Drive-thru takeout?

    The only drive through window I've ever "tipped" at was the Roberto's window (or any other similar fast food Mexican restaurant) but it wasn't a regular occurrence.

    I agree, tipping in general has gotten WAAAY out of hand. wtf?


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    Default Re: Do you tip at the Drive-thru takeout?

    At fast food joints? No. Save your tips for the strippers.

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    Default Re: Do you tip at the Drive-thru takeout?

    I tip if I'm getting take-out from an actual restaurant, ie, sushi, applebees, chilis, whatever. Though it's normally only a buck or two, I remember what a bitch it was to have to do a take-out order while waiting on your tipping tables.

    However, fast food, coffee, etc, fuck that. In fact, I was gonna start a thread about it. A tip for starbucks through a drive thru?? Oh HELL no. Nuh uh.
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    Default Re: Do you tip at the Drive-thru takeout?

    If people would look at the history of tipping, they'll find out that the concept has completely gotten away from its original intent. It was originally meant as extra appreciation for going above and beyond the call of duty, not compensation for competently doing what you were supposed to be doing in the first place.

    And not to begrudge HB or any generous tipper, but it seems to me a lot of people's motivations to tip seem to be ridden in guilt for something that is not their doing. Call me nuts, but if I wanted to work at Burger King, I'd expect whatever paltry sum they were offering and would feel that if I could do better than that then I'd go work someplace else. If enough people feel likewise then Burger King would have to raise wages accordingly.
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    Tipping at fast food? No never. I didnt expect or get any tips when I worked fast food and I dont now. I've never heard of anyone tipping for fast food.

    I agree...tipping is getting ridiculous. I'm not tipping someone for doing only their job. Wait staff and such is one thing...they dont get paid a living wage and depend on their tips. But a cashier? I"m tipping you...for what exactly? "thanks for not screwing anything up while you push the buttons"??

    If someone goes out of their way at any establishment, I'd consider tipping. But not for doing the bare minimum of what you are already getting paid to do. What's next...a tip jar at my Dr's office? The electric company tacking on a 15% tip for their employees? It's not right. Some jobs are tipping jobs and some arent. Deal with it if you choose one that isnt.

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