Originally Posted by
JackInThePlane
The tip topic always seems to beat to death. In most cases, there is certainly no obligation ever to tip except, in the most common instance, where it is a standard to add for large group checks.
You're intelligent enough to realize that it is more likely than not a low paying job at Sonic. Social and cultural mores aside, if you have the wherewithal it's alright to help a guy out that is trying to earn a living. Really - it's okay. If you choose not to, that alright as well.
It's okay to help somebody out just because you can.
But when you said "it's okay" it really isn't ok. There is an expectation at some places, and a non-expectation at other places (like a Japanese placed in London that specifically states they don't take tips, cause it isn't in the Japanese service culture)