Comments on: Why Tipping Is The Best Investment Ever

By: aua868s

aua868s — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 21:41:42 +0000

A wonderful post to look at tipping in a very different perspective!

By: Izalot

Izalot — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 23:59:20 +0000

I tip because it’s a social norm…but I hate it. If it was forbidden then economics would sort out the salary for the service industry. To allow tipping encourages the exploitation in the service industry. A local supermarket recently forbade the baggers from accepting tips and I’ve returned to shopping there, even though I have a Wal-mart nearby. By the way who came up with the 15% amount for tipping anyways?

By: Augiebball

Augiebball — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:38:21 +0000

Scrooge! The only people who ever say this are the people who have never waited tables. I think a tip is always expected. But, unless the service is poor or you are wronged in some other way as a direct result of the server, a tip is mandatory. The “reward” component is whatever you add above 10-15%.

By: daemondust

daemondust — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:34:45 +0000

I don’t order delivery very often, but I think I’ve only had the same deliverer twice in the last six months.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:30:11 +0000

I’m the only driver from 8p-1a on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights. So I get the same people quite often. Even when I order at home from other places I get alot of the same drivers.

If we’ve only been to your house once, we remember you. If you come in our stores once or twice we remember you.

15-20% is great, keep up the great tipping.

By: daemondust

daemondust — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:28:57 +0000

This. A little ‘please & thank you’ goes a long way with someone who’s overworked and under-appreciated.

By: daemondust

daemondust — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:20:16 +0000

That works if you always have the same delivery person. Either I’m a terrible tipper (15-20% depending on the weather), or there is a ton of turnover in delivery here.

By: daemondust

daemondust — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:57:07 +0000

I love how everyone always seems to think dropping the charges negates the original arrest. Wouldn’t it be nice if police actually had a working knowledge of the law?

(I’m not saying all, or even the majority, of police officers are like this, but the frequency of things like this shows a complacency, if not outright approval, of abuse of power.)

By: saladdin

saladdin — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:48:59 +0000

Police in Bethelehm, Pennsylvania, are withdrawing charges against the two college students who refused to tip at a pub last month, says The Morning Call.

Police Drop Theft Charges Against Pub Non-Tippers

http://consumerist.com/5411149/police-drop-theft-charges-against-pub-non+tippers

By: Credit Card Chaser

Credit Card Chaser — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:23:45 +0000

I enjoyed this article and am about to read the Esquire article you linked out to right now.

By: Financial Samurai

Financial Samurai — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:54:11 +0000

The relationship is there only until the waiter finds a new job!

Frankly, I think EDUCATION is the best investment ever, but that’s just me.

By: MLR

MLR — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:53:38 +0000

The fact that you pay taxes isn’t unique. Are you insinuating that aa doesn’t pay taxes? For all you know he is paying more in taxes than you which would mean net benefit = you, not him. If I was paid 20% of my pay via check and the other 80% via tip, my check would also be minuscule. I don’t get your point in your FYI.

Having been a waiter before, and having been friends with and dated other waitresses before, I do not feel bad pegging my tip to their service levels.

If they give me absolutely horrible service, I will make sure to just tip enough to cover tip out to the cooks and bussers. 20% isn’t an “expectation” in my book and they shouldn’t behave as if it is.

One of my friends worked at Applebees — a cheap chain restaurant — and made, on average, $17/hr. He did give good service, though. So if someone doesn’t want to work for their money and winds up averaging $10/hr.. oh well. They could always work as a UPS package handler for $9/hr if that would make them happier. Harder work, less pay.

By: hoht

hoht — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:50:39 +0000

I agree, although college students are the poorest of bunch, a few dollars can make an experience that more memorable.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:48:25 +0000

I agree, although I’m not made of money, a dollar can make an experience more memorable for the server and me.

By: lostAnnfound

lostAnnfound — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:30:29 +0000

I tip our Sunday paper carrier a buck a week, pay on time (so he doesn’t have to come back to us), and at the holidays he usually gets $25 & probably something like a DD gift card. My paper is ALWAYS right on the front steps as soon as you open the door & I don’t even have to step outside to get it. Considering the cost of the paper is only $1.50, he’s getting (percentage wise) a pretty good tip. I appreciate where he places the paper & the fact that he is always early with the paper. Well worth a few extra dollars out of my pocket for such a nice treat on Sunday morning.

Also, as a paper carrier in my teens I still remember a particular customers who tipped $20 dollars put into a beautiful gold foiled holiday card and who would have a warm cup of apple cider or hot chocolate for me as they gave me the card. And I’ll admit that was over 30 years ago and I still remember them!