Tipping Policy

[rjs4470]

Carry out is no tip because they aren't providing a service beyond cooking your food and aren't getting paid server's wages. Curbside pick up might be different. I need to think more on that one.

 

Generally, that's my thought as well. But I've had times when I've gotten there before my food was ready and I was offered a drink, a place to sit, or they were just really nice. I then I do tip, in the neighborhood of 10%.

[True blue (and gold)]

Generally, that's my thought as well. But I've had times when I've gotten there before my food was ready and I was offered a drink, a place to sit, or they were just really nice. I then I do tip, in the neighborhood of 10%.

Agreed. When they go above and beyond, a tip is justified, IMO.

[spindoc]

Its carryout, why would you tip for that?

If you don't want a server to carry it out, get your butt outta the car and go get it, then problem solved.

[spindoc]

Man, some of y'all are some cheap motherscratchers up in here.

[plantmanky]

If you don't want a server to carry it out, get your butt outta the car and go get it, then problem solved.

 

Why would you have a server if its carryout?

[spindoc]

Why would you have a server if its carryout?

Does the order come out on a freakin robot? come on, I know you like to play the obtuse role in nearly every thread, but if someone is serving you, you should do in kind. It's not that hard.

 

Frankly, I think that stuff comes back to bite you in some ways. Not sure how, maybe long duk dong spits in your won-ton soup, who knows?

[True blue (and gold)]

Its carryout, why would you tip for that?

If it's curbside, who is carrying it out?

[plantmanky]

If it's curbside, who is carrying it out?

 

You mean like drive through?

[spindoc]

If you go to a place where carry out means you have to go in and get it yourself, well, I can see the issue with no tip. However, if there is someone who has to bring you your food, like many places, then I think you should tip that server who brought you your food. It's paying for convenience.

[True blue (and gold)]

You mean like drive through?

You don't know the difference between a drive thru and curbside pick up?

[plantmanky]

You don't know the difference between a drive thru and curbside pick up?

 

Ive never heard of curbside pickup.

[True blue (and gold)]

Ive never heard of curbside pickup.

Certain "sit down" type restaurants, such as Olive Garden and Outback Steakhouse, allow you to call in an order and they will deliver it to your car when you arrive. There is no drive-thru.

[PP1]

Is there anybody at the golf course that I'm supposed to tip? The starter? Concession girl? The guy who cleans the carts?

[spindoc]

Is there anybody at the golf course that I'm supposed to tip? The starter? Concession girl? The guy who cleans the carts?

Caddies. That's about it. And if you play somewhere with one, you'll be informed of the expected minimum prior to your round if you're new there.

[Beechwoodfan]

I waited tables in college (something I think everyone should have to do at least once). Unless the service is bad, I always tip well.