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Old May 13, 2012 | 7:01 pm
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Originally Posted by HazeCraze
Does anyone tip when ordering from a take out counter? Or picking up a phone order?

Was recently in LAS and I would go downstairs and place an order at a burger restaurant and wait on a bench for my order to be made. The order is punched in, when it was ready, someone from the kitchen which was 20-25 steps away from me would deliver it to the counter and I would be on my way.

Every time I would sign for the receipt (went twice) there was an option for a tip which I would always cross out. The cashier would roll his eyes at me.

As I walked by the restaurant one day, I noticed all of the workers in the restaurant; cashier, waiters, bartenders etc, were wearing t shirts saying, "Be kind, don't forget to tip your server"

I usually tip well but why would anyone tip in this situation?
It's even worse than you think. Many Vegas servers are union members and are paid well over minimum wage and get benefits plus tips.
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