Tacky or OK?
Mar 20, 2007 | 6:24 pm
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Interesting question -- are you trying to get envelopes for numerous tipping situations ready beforehand and the amount on the outside would tell you which is which, or is there some other reason for wanting to do it this way?
Mar 20, 2007 | 7:16 pm
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Anyway, I think if you write it small enough it would take any "tack" out of it that existed. I don't think any bus driver (or anyone) would think it's tacky... and if they did, who cares? I mean really, someone is giving you free money, who cares if it says how much on an envelope in tiny writing.
Mar 20, 2007 | 8:45 pm
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In general, I like things labeled on the outside. For example, when I'm looking at threads to read, I like the thread title to describe the contents. It makes it easier for future searches, as well.
Mar 20, 2007 | 9:24 pm
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Mar 20, 2007 | 11:24 pm
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Mar 20, 2007 | 11:41 pm
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I vote OK, but may I ask why would you write the dollar amount on the outside of the envelope? Or more importantly, why would you even put the tip in an envelope in the first place? If there are advantages to doing either or both, they escape me.
Mar 21, 2007 | 5:54 am
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Why not just write "driver" on the envelope.
When we take tours, I always put the money in envelopes... usually have several people to tip. I will put "driver", "guide", etc. on the envelope to ensure the right person gets the right amount.
I see no reason to put the amount on the outside... let them get surprised when they open the envelope... hopefully in a good way.
William
When we take tours, I always put the money in envelopes... usually have several people to tip. I will put "driver", "guide", etc. on the envelope to ensure the right person gets the right amount.
I see no reason to put the amount on the outside... let them get surprised when they open the envelope... hopefully in a good way.
William