Tipping

[kddani]

I usually tip decently. However, lately I will be inclined to tip you less if you do not even acknowledge my child. Yes she is only 9 months old, but is part of our party and if you can't even look at her and smile that says a lot about you as a human being.

It's not like we're taking her to fancy places. Local mom and pop family restaurants and chains like Bob Evans, Applebees, Olive Garden, etc.

My baby is super well behaved and charms everyone around her. She doesn't scream or throw a temper tantrum, and we clean up after her so that the server doesn't need to pick up puffs and cheerios off the floor after we leave. The only thing we request for her is usually a glass of water so I can freshen up her sippee cup.

So seriously (I'm looking at you especially, Olive Garden servers)- at least acknowledge her in some way- a smile, saying hi, waving. It'll get you a much better tip. Just ask the servers at Red Robin (who are fabulous with kids)

[Alumiyum]

Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

People turn into complete ASSHOLES when it comes to food/ice cream. So dumb.

My story:

It's like an hour before the game on Super Bowl Sunday. We have a drive-through where you can pay/pick up if you don't have time to park/come inside.

The line is out of our parking lot and TO THE STREET because everyone waits until 1-2 hrs before the start to come pick up food.

Most of the folks in line were really patient (and understood the long line/wait). We were even giving out FREE 2 liters to people for their wait.

Most people = complain about the wait, but forget about it when you give them their change and a FREE 2 liter.

I got to this lady and as soon as she pulls up, she starts GOING OFF.

OMGWTFBBQ THIS LINE IS SOOOO LONG. YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF YOURSELVES. WTF! I WANT TO SPEAK WITH YOUR MANAGER!!!!

I apologize for her wait and tell her she's getting a free 2 liter.

Her response: I DON'T GIVE A F**K!

I asked her what kind of 2 liter she wanted and she insisted on speaking to my manager.

I said ok and shut the drive-through window (it's Jan/Feb in Ohio--cold so I shut it anytime I walk away) and go get Manager.

I came back, opened it, and she GRABBED ME (with my manager like 5 feet away from me) and said "DIDN'T I JUST SAY I WANTED TO SPEAK TO YOUR MANAGER???"

Manager grabbed me away from the lady and my co-worker called the cops. They came and basically told her "That was unnacceptable. Don't come up here again" and took a report of what happened.

I could've pressed charges but I wasn't hurt and didn't think it was necessary. I think she got the point because I never saw her again.

I wonder if your lady and my lady are related. That is ridiculous.

[Chicago88]

I said in another post, I have worked in the service industry for years now getting myself through college and you can make a good living in the right spots. But I have a question, I always tip on delivery pizza, but do you tip when you carry out?

And I heard that the delivery fee goes to the driver as well.

[Alumiyum]

Originally Posted by Chicago88

I said in another post, I have worked in the service industry for years now getting myself through college and you can make a good living in the right spots. But I have a question, I always tip on delivery pizza, but do you tip when you carry out?

And I heard that the delivery fee goes to the driver as well.

I don't unless it was a complicated or large order. I feel like handing me one pizza and ringing me up isn't a tipping activity.

Drives me crazy when people don't tip the driver when they order delivery. Just don't order the pizza if you can't afford that!

[agzg]

I would tip if I did curbside pickup and a person from the restaurant brought me food.

[LaneSig]

Originally Posted by agzg

I would tip if I did curbside pickup and a person from the restaurant brought me food.

And I would love you for it!

Whenever someone tips me on take-out or curbside, I make sure I say, "Thank you. I appreciate it."

[Tulip86]

Just done working, most visitors were nice, friendly and appreciative but one group was hell.
Aroogant young rich kids, who have clearly never worked for their money. Screaming, very very demanding, wanted special dishes made that were not on the menu (on a very busy friday night), got everything they wanted, made sure they had nothing to complain about. They tipped me 35 cents. Assholes.

[ree-Xi]

I thought I had asked this question here, but I don't see it.

My hairdresser is actually the owner. I usually tip her, but once in a while, I forget while she's ringing up my card. She waves it away when I ask her to ring it back in, but I make up for it the next time.

I've read that you should never tip the owner, and she's not doing anything fancy or out of the ordinary, so would you tip?

On the same topic, I had to have another girl do my hair when my stylist wasn't available, and I prefer the way she highlighted it. I mean, the other girl rocked my highlights; she threaded them, versus the chunkier way my lady does it, despite my explaining/asking. Is it rude to have another girl do my hair at the same business if my usual stylist is the owner?

[nittanygirl]

Originally Posted by ASTalumna06

And I'll tip above 20% if the server went above and beyond. I'll also tip above 20% if I have a new server. I remember what those first few days were like, and I was thrilled if I got a decent tip.. because I know I sucked at the time

I will do this with a new server sometimes too!! I remember someone did that for me... like one of my first tables was an 8 top and I don't know how the manager thought that was a good idea. One couple at the table gave me a $15 tip just themselves. Their individual bill was like $30. It was very generous.

And when I can tell the server is having a bad day but putting in a strong effort to get through, I tip well.
One day at work I got news that my aunt with cancer had began her serious decline, with probably only a few days left. I dropped a tray of empty cups & I flipped a slice of these guys (my age and cute) pizza (scalding hot) onto my arm. It was embarrassing. They left me a $20 tip & they only ordered two pizzas.
It melted my heart that they were caring enough to try and make my day better, because by no means did I even come close to doing well with their table.

[PM_Mama00]

Originally Posted by ree-Xi

I thought I had asked this question here, but I don't see it.

My hairdresser is actually the owner. I usually tip her, but once in a while, I forget while she's ringing up my card. She waves it away when I ask her to ring it back in, but I make up for it the next time.

I've read that you should never tip the owner, and she's not doing anything fancy or out of the ordinary, so would you tip?

On the same topic, I had to have another girl do my hair when my stylist wasn't available, and I prefer the way she highlighted it. I mean, the other girl rocked my highlights; she threaded them, versus the chunkier way my lady does it, despite my explaining/asking. Is it rude to have another girl do my hair at the same business if my usual stylist is the owner?

This is coming from 1) having worked at a few hair salons and 2) being a previous business owner.

Yes, tip the owner. The owner actually makes LESS than their employees. Overhead has become SO high for business owners that most likely what she makes in sales is going straight to overhead, as well as the sales her employees make. Stylists make decent money on their sales but also live off their tips. The owner is no different, except their sales money goes towards overheads and their own bills/life.

Yes, it is rude to go to another stylist when your previous one is sitting nearby. If you REALLY want to go to her, try your hardest to make the appointment when your stylist is definitely not available. Or take the mature route, and explain to your stylist that you really enjoyed the threaded highlights and want to keep that style.

We had a client who liked to stylist jump. She was a huge pain in the ass to begin with though.

[Kappamd]

^^^I've also been taught it's rude to jump stylists. My mom changes stylists every couple months, so I've banned her from the salon I go to. I don't want to have to deal with, "oh, so we havent seen your mom in a while....." every time I come in.

[Tulip86]

I don´t think it´s rude if you think your hair looks significantly better with another stylist. Your money. Just be subtle about it..

[PincGator Que]

Originally Posted by kddani

I usually tip decently. However, lately I will be inclined to tip you less if you do not even acknowledge my child. Yes she is only 9 months old, but is part of our party and if you can't even look at her and smile that says a lot about you as a human being.

wtf?

[PincGator Que]

It's black or white for my wife and I. Bad service, no tip. Good service, good tip.

[ComradesTrue]

While I consider myself to be a good tipper for sit-down restaurants, hairdressers, and service personal at Christmas, I have always been a little irked by the "tip cup" at counter places.

This reached an all new low yesterday, when I went to a SELF-SERVICE yogurt shop. In other words, I walked in, got my own cup, pulled the lever to get my own yogurt, sprinkled my own toppings, and grabbed my own spoon and napkin. I even had to weigh my own yogurt to determine the cost.

You guessed it. I go to the counter to pay, and big as day "Tips Appreciated" on a cup right next to the register! In other words, this buffoon wanted a tip simply for taking my money. He didn't do anything else for me!

Um, no. Where has all this entitlement come from?