Originally Posted by
dabears1020
We're not talking tipping 20% here people. We're talking pocket change, quite literally.
As pointed out in Message #23, I usually don't get change when I buy coffee at SBUX because of their card system.
Originally Posted by
dabears1020
People working service industry jobs behind a counter are already underpaid enough.
Really? At SBUX? My health insurance costs me almost $1,100 a month. They get it for free. I think doing a job for which a high school diploma is the only educational requirement and getting such a benefit is quite good.
Originally Posted by
dabears1020
I figure if I can afford to be buying a $4 coffee, I can afford to throw a few quarters in their tip jar (assuming the service is friendly).
On the other hand, some people, especially in this bad economy, figure that if they have to tip, they can't afford the products at SBUX.
Originally Posted by
dabears1020
I can tell you from experience working behind a counter, it really does feel good when someone tips you. Many people don't, so when someone takes the time to show a little appreciation it can really brighten your day. I've even had someone give me a $20 on a $4 order. Not that I'm at all advocating that, but it wouldn't kill you to throw 50 cents in the jar.
I'm the consumer. It's not my job to make the employees feel good, rather, it's the reverse. That said, I have a great relationship with the staff at my neighborhood SBUX simply by being friendly.