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    Default Curbside Takeout (Do I tip?)

    Okay I have a question for you all. Lately my fiance and I have been getting a lot of curbside food (Outback, Ruby Tuesdays, Applebees..) Anyway I usually end up picking it up and I'm never sure if I should tip the person who brings it to my car or not, and if I am supposed to tip how much. I normally tip about 10 % but I would like other peoples opinions. Thank you
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    Default Re: Curbside Takeout (Do I tip?)

    I think what you are tipping is fine. They're not really waiting on you...just bringing food you ordered over the phone. Of course, if the person is really nice or you see them a lot, you may want to tip more.

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    10 is fair.
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    I tip at least two bucks no matter what the price is, if it's more than 20$ i'll fork over 15% of whatever it is. I do 20% in sit-down places, but curb-service isn't even remotely like that.

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    Its good to tip good for takeout I think. They will get to know you and have your food ready just the way you like it ...I hope.
    I usually order about $20 worth of food and I tip about 3-4 bucks. As long as they were nice and prompt with my hot food...then if Im feeling generous theyll get 5.
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    I used to work at Outback. They have high school kids working the takeout desk and they expect 10% or so on top of the minimum wage they get. You're doing fine.

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    Default Re: Curbside Takeout (Do I tip?)

    That's about what I tip for take-out (curbside). Like it was already mentioned, they're just carrying it out to you. If I really like the service, and the person seems genuinely nice, I tip more.

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