[AOPIHottie]

Originally posted by Jadey28
I used to be a bartender and we had to take carryout orders (both phone and in person). I say yes to tipping for the following reasons:

1) I had to take time away from the well making server drinks, take time away from my paying customers at the bar, and take time away from my tables to cater to you.

2) At the end of the evening, you declare your tips and get taxed based on what your total sales were. (atleast that's how it's done here in Maryland). If I had $700 in sales and $200 of that was carry out, the computer doesn't know the difference and I get taxed on the entire amount.

I'm not saying I want a 20 percent tip for my services. I would be perfectly happy with 2 bucks off a $60 meal. It's just a way of saying thank you for the service given. (I would always ask my customers if they wanted a drink while they waited and not charge them for sodas and tea.)

Now I think it's silly to tip McDonald's and other fast food places because that's what the job is. Fast food~there aren't customers sitting down and waiting for you to assist them. Also, these employees make a flat rate so their taxes won't be affected.

Thank you!