Does anyone else feel an uncomfortable obligation to write in a tip amount on a "to go" receipt when picking up your food? Having worked in the food service industry myself for several years I know what a difference tips can make, but honestly, isn't it presumptuous to set a "To Go Tips Appreciated" jar on the counter? The tip, as I understand it, is the prerogative of the patron as a way of showing appreciation for prompt, courteous and accurate service. Somehow, it has evolved into an obligation. And further still...We are now expected to throw in a few dollars for them handing the bag of food to you. I don't want to come across as a tightwad, but when I draw the line through the 'Tip:' portion of the receipt and total it up before I sign it, I always feel like they are watching me with hungry eyes and mumbling choice expletives under their breath about me. It would seem I now need to give people a few dollars just so they won't call me names. Anyone else as cheap as me?
Saturday, October 30, 2010
The Guilty Tip
Does anyone else feel an uncomfortable obligation to write in a tip amount on a "to go" receipt when picking up your food? Having worked in the food service industry myself for several years I know what a difference tips can make, but honestly, isn't it presumptuous to set a "To Go Tips Appreciated" jar on the counter? The tip, as I understand it, is the prerogative of the patron as a way of showing appreciation for prompt, courteous and accurate service. Somehow, it has evolved into an obligation. And further still...We are now expected to throw in a few dollars for them handing the bag of food to you. I don't want to come across as a tightwad, but when I draw the line through the 'Tip:' portion of the receipt and total it up before I sign it, I always feel like they are watching me with hungry eyes and mumbling choice expletives under their breath about me. It would seem I now need to give people a few dollars just so they won't call me names. Anyone else as cheap as me?
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I agree and I'm so with you! Jeremy would probably disagree! He is a great tipper and thinks he should tip EVERYONE (that's his generous heart I guess!) Now mind you I don't MIND tipping but come on people what happened to "serving one another" without expecting anything in return! LOL
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Gary...If you're still around - Thanks a ton for your compliments!! Sorry it's taken me TWO YEARS to say "thank you"...Where ARE my manners?
DeleteGary...If you're still around - Thanks a ton for your compliments!! Sorry it's taken me TWO YEARS to say "thank you"...Where ARE my manners?
DeleteOH.. as pertaining to this blog specifically.. I spent a good deal of time working in the food industry myself. I'm a generous tipper---when it is EARNED. However, unlike a lot of associates I've been out to eat with(who have no experience in the food industry), I can also be more tight about tips when they're not warranted. A waiter/waitress that is not making minimum wage and is dependent on tips to supplement their income should be the only individuals getting tips(and then only if they earn them--if they don't come around and uphold their responsibilities, then they have not earned a full income). However, the people handing out "to go" orders are usually Hosts/Hostesses and they make minimum wage(+).. You don't see a tip jar for the cooks, do you? And those are the people you WANT to be appreciative of your business.
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