Do You Tip the Waiter or Deliveryman?

[QUOTE="z4twenny"]

[QUOTE="testfactor888"]

i noticed waiter and delivery driver wasn't on your list, but perhaps with the vast job experience you've forgotten them. so how exactly would you suggest a waiter or delivery driver get a better job? just stand out on a street corner waiting? maybe applying for that CEO position thats been in the paper?

[QUOTE="testfactor888"][QUOTE="Jandurin"][QUOTE="testfactor888"]I have had over 20 jobs. Working at 3 different delis (Schlotskys, Atlanta Bread Company, Panera Bread). Also I have worked at McDonalds, Del Taco, & Burger King. I also have worked as a manager at a CVS Pharmacy and a dishwasher at a casino restaurant. I have also worked at movie theaters and video rental stores. I have also worked at grocery stores and many other random jobs such as one job where I was digging holes for the For Sale signs in front of houses. I have worked and worked many of the jobs people feel entitled to receive tips at. I still don't think tips should just be handed out to people for doing shoddy worktestfactor888

so you don't have an issue conning people out of money for walking their groceries to their car but you can't tip someone who brings you food?

so you don't have an issue conning people out of money for walking their groceries to their car but you can't tip someone who brings you food?

z4twenny

Well I have always been kind of a bad person in that regard though you can't really go into criminal histories on here otherwise I would go into more detail. Yeah I don't mind conning people out of money but at the same time I don't want to tip people for service that isn't good. I never said I won't tip I just said I don't want to tip if the service wasn't good

[QUOTE="J-WOW"] Well, yes I do live in the US, BUT how do you expexte me to tip them anyways when Im poor and I dont have a job, yet they do? Atleast I bought something from them and they are getting my $$$ anyways, I wish I had a job :(Jandurin

I take it youv'e never seen the office O_o

racer8dan

If I recall correct, delivery men made about 5 when the minimum wage was 5.75 at papa johns, but at dominoes they actually made minimum wage? so it depends ALL waiters make under minimum wage unless they have multiple positions AFAIK. I made 4.50 an hour as a lunchtime waiter because they expected less tips during that time.Jandurin

I believe you but there are types of restaurants where I'm not sure if the employees are making less than minimum. For example, buffets where you serve yourself and the only function of the waiters is to bring you drinks.

I believe you but there are types of restaurants where I'm not sure if the employees are making less than minimum. For example, buffets where you serve yourself and the only function of the waiters is to bring you drinks.

superfluidity

Yes I tip 20% every time.

I always tip unless the service is terrible. I tip for hair cuts too.

I always tip unless the service is terrible. I tip for hair cuts too.

Atmanix

Always for waiters, depends on the deliveryman. If they got a company truck, like UPS and whatnot, no tip. If the guy is using his own vehicle, like for most food delivery, then tip.SeraphimGoddess

Always for waiters, depends on the deliveryman. If they got a company truck, like UPS and whatnot, no tip. If the guy is using his own vehicle, like for most food delivery, then tip.SeraphimGoddess

Right. I don't tip UPS workers, but I will tip the local delivery boy who drives as fast as he can to my house in his Ford Focus.

[QUOTE="Atmanix"]

I always tip unless the service is terrible. I tip for hair cuts too.

Jandurin

Same LOL...

I keep telling myself "I need to do this more often..." because I start looking like a hippy, but for some reason it's just too much effort to go and get it cut.

[QUOTE="Jandurin"] hahaha, yeah, i've never tipped a UPS/FEDEX personSeraphimGoddess

[QUOTE="Jandurin"] hahaha, yeah, i've never tipped a UPS/FEDEX personSeraphimGoddess

I believe UPS will even pay for some of your college tuition if you work for them.

Here we go, I'm not sure the terms and conditions are but...

https://ups.iiserve.com/states/ky_trp.html

I don't like tipping, most delivery people don't even expect tips here in England.

Never seen the point in tipping; if you want more money then get a better job.

[QUOTE="Jandurin"] hahaha, yeah, i've never tipped a UPS/FEDEX personSeraphimGoddess

I have a friend who delivers for FedEx. Yeah, he's doing pretty well.

[QUOTE="HoolaHoopMan"] They don't make less than minimum wage now do they? superfluidity

I've worked as a delivery person, I didn't get less than minimum wage and I also made tips. It was pretty damn good money for requiring no education whatsoever.

I've also worked as a grocery store clerk, made about the same per hour and recieved no tips.

There are so many examples like this that show how are tipping culture is completely irrational and based on old traditions rather than merit.

I tip waiters but not deliveryman.

Normally I would

I always tip because I'm not a total douchebag.

If i had never worked in a restaurant, my tipping habits would be terrible. But since i know what it's like getting 1/3 of minimum wage, i always try to tip between 15% and 20%. And to whoever said they leave a penny for a waiter, shame on you. Your picture has been circulated around the state and people know to consistently give you average to below average service.chicknfeet

lol doubtful

I put that penny under a pile of plates so after they picked up everything it would be staring them right in the face and I hope it ruined her day

[QUOTE="SeraphimGoddess"][QUOTE="Jandurin"] hahaha, yeah, i've never tipped a UPS/FEDEX personrawsavon

Only if the waiter goes beyond the call of duty and is extra nice to meh.

Or if they're good looking. ;)

I don't tip delivery people.

[QUOTE="rawsavon"][QUOTE="SeraphimGoddess"] From what I've heard, they make fantastic money anyway.Commander-Gree

I have never even heard of tipping a ups or fedex man. I didnt know they were allowed to. I am sure they are making way more than me anyways. I tip waitress's and waiters because their incomes is based on tips.AutoPilotOn

Me either and I have a buddy who is a FedEx delivery guy.

I tip waiters because most of them do a pretty good job. I don't tip most other people except the rent-a-car shuttle driver at the airport, unless they drop me off in some inconvenient place.

[QUOTE="daqua_99"]

I never tip, and the only reason I would ever tip is if I got exceptional service. Even then it would likely be less than $5.

I work in a supermarket and give good service. Do I get a tip? No. Why, therefore, should I tip a waiter for giving good service? I already pay their wages through my food price, no way I'm giving anything extra.

Dark__Link

Un, when they are earning $15-$20 an hour (the same amount I do) then no. They do their job, they don't deserve anything 'extra' for just doing their job.

[QUOTE="Dark__Link"][QUOTE="daqua_99"]

I never tip, and the only reason I would ever tip is if I got exceptional service. Even then it would likely be less than $5.

I work in a supermarket and give good service. Do I get a tip? No. Why, therefore, should I tip a waiter for giving good service? I already pay their wages through my food price, no way I'm giving anything extra.

daqua_99

Un, when they are earning $15-$20 an hour (the same amount I do) then no. They do their job, they don't deserve anything 'extra' for just doing their job.

You should probably note that you live in Australia. I don't think most people know that.

[QUOTE="daqua_99"]I already pay their wages through my food price, no way I'm giving anything extra.

Guybrush_3

you in fact do not pay their wages through your food prices. They make less than minimum wage. If you were to pay their wages with the food, the food would cost about 15% more than it does now.

Depends where you live. Seeing as only about 20% of people tip here (in Australia), it's seen as an extra, not mandatory. They already earn the minimum wage ($15 an hour), and these is no legal way they can work for less (unless they are under 20, and even if they are, deal with the lower wage, every other industry has to)

[QUOTE="daqua_99"]

[QUOTE="Dark__Link"] I hope you enjoy the dirty looks you get, and the various bodily fluids (and maybe solids) in your food. You certainly deserve them.Guybrush_3

Un, when they are earning $15-$20 an hour (the same amount I do) then no. They do their job, they don't deserve anything 'extra' for just doing their job.

You should probably note that you live in Australia. I don't think most people know that.

[QUOTE="Dark__Link"][QUOTE="daqua_99"]

I never tip, and the only reason I would ever tip is if I got exceptional service. Even then it would likely be less than $5.

I work in a supermarket and give good service. Do I get a tip? No. Why, therefore, should I tip a waiter for giving good service? I already pay their wages through my food price, no way I'm giving anything extra.

daqua_99

Un, when they are earning $15-$20 an hour (the same amount I do) then no. They do their job, they don't deserve anything 'extra' for just doing their job.

I want to but sometimes I just don't have an extra 5 dollar bill..:( (Canadian:P).

I usually give a min of a dollar to 5 bux... :(

got some real dicks itt

got some real dicks itt

TreebucketLumi

you betcha

I always tip well.

I remember at one restaurant my daughter didn't like the multi-grain bread that came with her meal (some sort of fancy grilled cheese platter). It was the only type of bread they served. When the waitress asked my daughter why she wasn't eating her sandwich, my daughter told her. We told the waitress it wasn't a big deal and that there was plenty of other food on her plate that was to her liking, and would fill her up. Next thing, we see the waitress exit the restaurant and cross the street to a bakery. Shortly after, she comes back to our table with a new sandwich for my daughter (grilled cheese on white bread). Mega-tip for her.

fvjonj

That's actually illegal to buy food from other businesses who's jobs isn't to be food proveyers :P

Although I must say, that is a noble act indeed and I would certainly tip her well in that situation.

No. I heard it's customary in the US, but not in my country. I don't see the point, they get paid by their manager to bring you something...ok. Its not like I tip bus drivers for bringing me somewhere.

garathe_den

[QUOTE="fvjonj"]

I always tip well.

I remember at one restaurant my daughter didn't like the multi-grain bread that came with her meal (some sort of fancy grilled cheese platter). It was the only type of bread they served. When the waitress asked my daughter why she wasn't eating her sandwich, my daughter told her. We told the waitress it wasn't a big deal and that there was plenty of other food on her plate that was to her liking, and would fill her up. Next thing, we see the waitress exit the restaurant and cross the street to a bakery. Shortly after, she comes back to our table with a new sandwich for my daughter (grilled cheese on white bread). Mega-tip for her.

Tim_Q

That's actually illegal to buy food from other businesses who's jobs isn't to be food proveyers :P

Although I must say, that is a noble act indeed and I would certainly tip her well in that situation.

It is? because I know of multiple bakeries that sell bread at their store and to restaurants.

Yeah I always tip. If you're too cheap to tip, then don't go out to eat.