Tipping for Applebee's Carside?
Nov 14, 2006 | 7:42 am
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I usually tip for carside service as well as takeout where an employee who is normally paid on reduced wages (i.e. a waiter, hostess, or bartender) has to prepare my meal to go and ring it up for me. Tips are considered to be part of their pay and they are given a reduced wage rate as a result.
My exception to the rule is somewhere that is exclusively carryout (a pizza from a carry out only joint) or when the owner is the one who is handling my order (at my local sushi joint, for example, the owner rings takeout orders under their own id, not that of the wait staff or sushi bar - and I know from talking to the staff that tips on takeout do NOT get passed to them, so I don't tip on takeout).
My exception to the rule is somewhere that is exclusively carryout (a pizza from a carry out only joint) or when the owner is the one who is handling my order (at my local sushi joint, for example, the owner rings takeout orders under their own id, not that of the wait staff or sushi bar - and I know from talking to the staff that tips on takeout do NOT get passed to them, so I don't tip on takeout).
Nov 16, 2006 | 1:01 am
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Originally Posted by Amicus
I lived in England for some time, so I am a lot more cynical about tipping in general, but IMHO, a tip should be a bonus for great service, something extra that is earned
Therefore, the widespread practice of tipping that is expected by everyone all across the country for every little thing done is quite disconcerting. Where does it end?
Therefore, the widespread practice of tipping that is expected by everyone all across the country for every little thing done is quite disconcerting. Where does it end?
I agree tipping in the US has gotten out of control. If I remember right, 20 years ago 15% was the standard and 20% was for extra service. Now it seems to be creeping up to 20% standard and 25% for great service. At this trend it will be 30% by the time I retire.
Nov 16, 2006 | 1:24 am
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Originally Posted by N965VJ
Just pretend to speak with a European accent and nothing will be expected of you.
Nov 17, 2006 | 5:10 am
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Originally Posted by WHBM
Oh no. Increasingly for those visiting the US from overseas the serving staff will start to deliver an unsmiling, patronising and possibly aggressive "hard sell" about how you have to tip, how much, etc, sometimes more than once during the meal.
I was chased out of a bar in Cancun once, by a barman asking for a tip! I told him I did tip him (which I actually did) opened the door and threw him back in.
Same trip did a little tour, at the end of the tour the tip jar came out, all the americans automatically put their hands in their pockets, and the hard sell came out with 'hey man don't forget my tip'. That cemented his lack of tip from my group.
Nov 17, 2006 | 8:08 am
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the tip situation is getting worse!
Tip jars are turning up nearly everywhere, even at the dry cleaners!
I asked the manager of a local Applebees about tips for carry out. He said 'we don't encourage tipping for that as we want our customers to return to buy more food. He said that all tips are pooled and those who do carry out get their share.' But the credit card charge slip has a tip line!
I've long suspected that tips added to credit card charges are pooled in many places, but at this Applebees, apparently all tips are pooled and shared. Elsewhere?
I asked the manager of a local Applebees about tips for carry out. He said 'we don't encourage tipping for that as we want our customers to return to buy more food. He said that all tips are pooled and those who do carry out get their share.' But the credit card charge slip has a tip line!
I've long suspected that tips added to credit card charges are pooled in many places, but at this Applebees, apparently all tips are pooled and shared. Elsewhere?
Last edited by oldpenny16; Nov 17, 2006 at 8:55 am
Nov 19, 2006 | 11:04 am
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Originally Posted by oldpenny16
Tip jars are turning up nearly everywhere, even at the dry cleaners!
I don't tip at Sonic. I was told they get normal wage, not tip wage. If you don't get paid tip wage, you shouldn't expect tips.
Nov 24, 2006 | 4:52 am
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Originally Posted by WHBM
Oh no. Increasingly for those visiting the US from overseas the serving staff will start to deliver an unsmiling, patronising and possibly aggressive "hard sell" about how you have to tip, how much, etc, sometimes more than once during the meal.
Nov 24, 2006 | 7:30 am
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Originally Posted by IC Expert
I dont tip for pick up. To avoid the Credit Card Tip line i always pay with cash.
Nov 24, 2006 | 8:22 am
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Well here is my 2 cents worth from someone in the industry. I pay to-go staff a higher wage then servers.They answer the phones, package the meals and make sure the order is the way the customer wanted it.
I would say on average a person tips 10% per order. Just a pizza a dollar or two is fine,dinner for four with appetizers and desserts 10%.
I would say on average a person tips 10% per order. Just a pizza a dollar or two is fine,dinner for four with appetizers and desserts 10%.
Nov 24, 2006 | 8:24 pm
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Originally Posted by Amicus
I lived in England for some time, so I am a lot more cynical about tipping in general, but IMHO, a tip should be a bonus for great service, something extra that is earned
Therefore, the widespread practice of tipping that is expected by everyone all across the country for every little thing done is quite disconcerting. Where does it end?
Therefore, the widespread practice of tipping that is expected by everyone all across the country for every little thing done is quite disconcerting. Where does it end?
Exactly!!!
I mean, for gosh sakes, these folks in the U.S. are already making a whopping $2.13 per hour!!!
Now, while that might not seem like a lot, it works out to over $4,400 per year!!!
Why should they be so concerned about tips, anyway? (other than, perhaps, to pay for health insurance, retirement scheme contributions, etc. or other benefits).
In contrast, the minimum wage for a server in the U.K. is 4.20 ($8.08) per hour (nearly 4 times the U.S. wage rate) and includes access to the National Health System, which, while far from perfect, is certainly better than no health care.
I mean, for gosh sakes, these folks in the U.S. are already making a whopping $2.13 per hour!!!
Now, while that might not seem like a lot, it works out to over $4,400 per year!!!
Why should they be so concerned about tips, anyway? (other than, perhaps, to pay for health insurance, retirement scheme contributions, etc. or other benefits).
In contrast, the minimum wage for a server in the U.K. is 4.20 ($8.08) per hour (nearly 4 times the U.S. wage rate) and includes access to the National Health System, which, while far from perfect, is certainly better than no health care.
Nov 24, 2006 | 11:06 pm
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Originally Posted by HKG_Flyer1
Exactly!!!
I mean, for gosh sakes, these folks in the U.S. are already making a whopping $2.13 per hour!!!
Now, while that might not seem like a lot, it works out to over $4,400 per year!!!
Why should they be so concerned about tips, anyway? (other than, perhaps, to pay for health insurance, retirement scheme contributions, etc. or other benefits).
In contrast, the minimum wage for a server in the U.K. is 4.20 ($8.08) per hour (nearly 4 times the U.S. wage rate) and includes access to the National Health System, which, while far from perfect, is certainly better than no health care.
I mean, for gosh sakes, these folks in the U.S. are already making a whopping $2.13 per hour!!!
Now, while that might not seem like a lot, it works out to over $4,400 per year!!!
Why should they be so concerned about tips, anyway? (other than, perhaps, to pay for health insurance, retirement scheme contributions, etc. or other benefits).
In contrast, the minimum wage for a server in the U.K. is 4.20 ($8.08) per hour (nearly 4 times the U.S. wage rate) and includes access to the National Health System, which, while far from perfect, is certainly better than no health care.
There's always a few cheapskates. There always will be. I like a system where good service is rewarded and poor service is not. The alternative is average service at best with the cost included in the price of everyone's meal. I wish more jobs were paid with tips. I just got back from shopping at TJ Maxx which locally employs the slowest, most disinterested cashiers. I'd love to put a zero on the tip line there!