Tipping in this country is getting out of control!

[bradthebloke]

you shoulda told those mex workers that if they dont do a good job you have them deported. thats their tip

[pavyracer]

It is mind boggling why businesses don't include the gratuity in the employee's wages or bill and they have to have the customer look bad if he doesn't guess correct whether a tip is appropriate or not.

[sharpcat]

what he said. $2.13 an hour for a waitress / bartender is insane. They do work their asses off and I tip 20% - 30% if the service is good. 5% - 10% if I have to wait around with an empty glass which rarely happens. If they get me real drunk, I have been known to match the tab with an equal amount of tip. Flirty cute always helps!

I think that for the $3.50 I pay per $.075 beer that the bar is fully capable of paying the bartender a higher wage I should not have to pay $4.50 for a $0.75 beer just because the bartenders greedy employer is not paying them enough money.

How about I start a landscaping company and charge you for the service and not pay my employees therefore requiring you to tip them so they can make their salary, sounds like a great proposition for me.

Even worse is that these people working on tips pay a fraction of the taxes that the rest of us do because they only claim 1 dollar for every 10 they earn. The tipping system is a way for employers to avoid paying taxes on their employees wages and for people who work on tips to not have to pay taxes for the roads that they drive on and every thing else that I am paying for with my tax dollars.

So not only do I have to pay to get the public roads fixed that these people commute on I also have to pay some d*ckwads employees for him while he is giving me a 300% up charge on the beer I get from him.

[pavyracer]

Sharpcat,

This is why bars never go out of business. Low overhead by paying below minimum wages for their employees and let the customer pay for everything for substandard service. I always feel bad when they screw up my order but still have to tip them adequately because I know the employeers won't pay them.

[sharpcat]

tipping a waitress for waiting on my every demand and putting up with me is understandable but not for stuff I do not need assistance for. Tipping was originally introduced as a way to motivate people to give top notch service but has been taking advantage of by greedy employers and has now become a way to get away with paying your employees $2 an hour and let your customers pay the rest of your employees salary. I can not believe that we as a whole have allowed this crap to escalate to a standard, shame on us the human race is nothing but a bunch of lemmings.

[Chuck Sims]

Tipping some monkey dealer is obscene. The casino makes BILLIONS of dollars. Go on strike or learn a skill if you want to make a good living.

[SaviorTebow]

I tip about 20% when I eat out. Tip the kid that wipes down my car at the car wash a $1, and tip bartenders $1 for drinks, pretty standard really. Although a couple weeks ago when I bought a new watch, I tipped the girl that adjusted the wristband a couple bucks, I could tell she was surprised. This was a cheap watch mind you, not a rolex or anything like that. I still thought her service was worth the $2 or $3 I gave her though.

[sharpcat]

Who made tipping a standard? The National Institute of Standards and Technology? Did the senate make this a standard law?

I can understand tipping because you were happy with the service someone offered you, but because it is standard

[bogbat]

I didn't tip the cleaners. They were polish, they did an ok job and they seemed nice so I felt a bit guilty. I could tell one of them wasn't happy.

They accidently left their fancy vacuum in my lobby. The carpet cleaner who just arrived told me its worth $400+ so returning that to them will be tip enough.

I'm not going to tip the carpet cleaner. I'll let you know how that goes later.

[tim0402]

went to dennys at 4am last night and didnt tip a cent

[bogbat]

I've come around on tipping servers because in general you do get better service compared to most places in australia. It's every other mofo that expects a tip that pisses me off.

[sharpcat]

I like how dealers in a poker game expect tips.......WTF ........wow!!! I did not know that card dealers could deliberately deal you good or bad hands.........can I deduct tips from him for every hand I lose? thanks a lot asshole you give me a 7-2 off after I just tipped you.

[Swinging Johnson]

Who made tipping a standard? The National Institute of Standards and Technology? Did the senate make this a standard law?

I can understand tipping because you were happy with the service someone offered you, but because it is standard

Sharpie, I normally enjoy reading your posts but let me state here and now nothing stops respect stone cold like cheap. I believe you posted several months ago about being asked to leave a local bar because you would not tip. You may feel as though you're making a point but the fact of the matter is you are simply self serving and niggardly. Bartenders and servers would not be working these jobs if they didn't have tips to rely on. While you may think it's silly to reward someone for doing their job, it has become inextricably woven into their own economic reality. For you to ignore this is disingenuous and mean spirited.

If you feel the cost of someone's food or drink is too steep, then it is certainly your right and your prerogative to patronize establishments that are more in keeping with your price point. There's an old saying that you can tell a lot about a person based on how they treat the help. You don't have to be a 20% tipper but to begrudge someone a gratuity because you feel their employer should make up the difference is a specious argument at best and an innate character flaw at worst.

[smitch124]

I usually give a "winner" as a tip. Of course that's only when I plan never to return

[Ditaln1]

I ordered chinese food the other day, and the place is literally across the street, yes I'm lazy. There is a $3 delivery charge tacked on the bill, so when he drops off the food, I give him a extra dollar and he gives me a look like I'm cheap. He just made $4 dollars in 5 minutes.. Did he really expect more money? I think people are under the notion if you they are giving you a service, you are expected to over compensate them. Bullsh*t I tell you.

[Team Ramrod]

went to dennys at 4am last night and didnt tip a cent

What a true cocksucker we have here. How do you expect the waitress to go out and buy a quarter paper of crank if you dont tip?

[jasont]

I agree, I hate tipping at poker tourneys especially- they expect you to share a large percentage with the dealers, FK that.

[jasont]

Not too mention, they already take out the casinos cut through the fee.

[joe blow]

This thread is loaded with cheap pricks

[Boner_18]

This thread is loaded with cheap pricks

This. You mother fvckers must be poor as shit when you don't realize the value of spending an additional 10-20% on a service. The poorness is stacked up so high it is clouding your brain.

[chilidog]

[JimmysEgo]

i tip chick servers more than i tip dude servers.

[neila]

I tip everyone. Waiters, movers, drivers you name it. Of course, the tip is always in line with the quality of the service. I am always greeted with a smile and usually top notch service. That's worth a few extra bucks to me.

[Doug]

One of the least deserving of a tip is the mail carrier.

[SaviorTebow]

i tip chick servers more than i tip dude servers.

I tend to do this as well

[sharpcat]

Sharpie, I normally enjoy reading your posts but let me state here and now nothing stops respect stone cold like cheap. I believe you posted several months ago about being asked to leave a local bar because you would not tip. You may feel as though you're making a point but the fact of the matter is you are simply self serving and niggardly. Bartenders and servers would not be working these jobs if they didn't have tips to rely on. While you may think it's silly to reward someone for doing their job, it has become inextricably woven into their own economic reality. For you to ignore this is disingenuous and mean spirited.

If you feel the cost of someone's food or drink is too steep, then it is certainly your right and your prerogative to patronize establishments that are more in keeping with your price point. There's an old saying that you can tell a lot about a person based on how they treat the help. You don't have to be a 20% tipper but to begrudge someone a gratuity because you feel their employer should make up the difference is a specious argument at best and an innate character flaw at worst.

I think this was someone else I do not recall ever being kicked out of anywhere for not tipping.

I actually tip 20% for everything but this does not mean that I am happy with the fact that I have to pay somebody's employee for them. This should not be my burden and if you think about it this costs me thousands of dollars a year and it saves these employers tens of thousands a year. It also allows these people to cheat the tax system which ultimately ends up costing me money also because when the government needs more money because tax cheats are not paying their share they raise my taxes. This is why I always tip on a debit card so that they have to claim the taxes.

[Blutarski]

I tip for professionalism politeness and timeliness. Sadly in todays world that isn't a given.

[Grandmaster B]

Sharpie, I normally enjoy reading your posts but let me state here and now nothing stops respect stone cold like cheap. I believe you posted several months ago about being asked to leave a local bar because you would not tip. You may feel as though you're making a point but the fact of the matter is you are simply self serving and niggardly. Bartenders and servers would not be working these jobs if they didn't have tips to rely on. While you may think it's silly to reward someone for doing their job, it has become inextricably woven into their own economic reality. For you to ignore this is disingenuous and mean spirited.

If you feel the cost of someone's food or drink is too steep, then it is certainly your right and your prerogative to patronize establishments that are more in keeping with your price point. There's an old saying that you can tell a lot about a person based on how they treat the help. You don't have to be a 20% tipper but to begrudge someone a gratuity because you feel their employer should make up the difference is a specious argument at best and an innate character flaw at worst.

[Doug]

i tip chick servers more than i tip dude servers.

I'm "guilty" of that too....usually because I might seek a date ( when single). Even in general I'll tip a HOT chick better than a guy. That is just reality ! Chicks ( esp. HOT) just do better in tip situations.

Being female has advantages built in !

I can't dance at a Spearmint Rhino like place and make more than a doctor. I can't tend bar way better than a Bimbo and make the same pay....that's just life !

Chicks have it made ( if decent looking).

[Scorpion]

It seems to be getting to the stage where EVERYONE expects a tip, you can see it in their face if you don't tip.

I agree, there is restuarant I order from every week, for pickup, I must go to the bar to pick it up, and the ******* barternder expects me to tip him, what for? he did not coo/prepare the ******* my order, all he does is do the register for a second and tell me how much I must pay. Why the **** should I tip him if my order is to go? ******* idiot, I never do, if I should get back $20 instead of giving me a $20 he gives me a 5, a 10, and 5 $1 dollar bills, my order is to go, no way I will tip him.

[shady610]

I tip who i feel dserves it, but not everyone who thinks they deserve it.

1. Servers ill give small tips to if they are promt, but since my dining is usually low maintenance, they dont do too much

2. haircut lady i tip to ensure quality

3. I tip all hotel housekeepers since i used to work with them and i know the crap they have to deal with in the rooms.

everyone else is subject to discretion.

[Doug]

I agree, there is restuarant I order from every week, for pickup, I must go to the bar to pick it up, and the ******* barternder expects me to tip him, what for? he did not coo/prepare the ******* my order, all he does is do the register for a second and tell me how much I must pay. Why the **** should I tip him if my order is to go? ******* idiot, I never do, if I should get back $20 instead of giving me a $20 he gives me a 5, a 10, and 5 $1 dollar bills, my order is to go, no way I will tip him.

Like you were going to tip, anyways ?

I'd tip a hair stylist chick if she rubs some against me, on purpose !

I gave that up years ago, just shave it bald like a FISHHEAD, these days.

In fact, I'm ready to do that now.

[Doug]

I've been on both sides of this issue.... 50 cents a beer at a dive type bar, or a buck every other time....works for me on uncapping a bottle....if you make me to use a blender, then I think at least $1 tip is called for.

[geebert74]

I think this is the 3rd thread on tipping that I have seen... A tip is something earned, and should never be expected... Mother suckers who think they should get something for nothing.

[Doug]

My first night bartending was rough !

I was breaking up a fight before I stepped behind the bar ( lower Fremont St).

1st A-Hole orders a "Brain Tumor" in a dive beer bar....

This recipe was Drink of the Week on 2003-10-31. Check out the review!
Brain Tumor drink recipe
Glass to Use
Shot glassShot glass
Drink Colour:

Multi-coloured (layered)

Ingredients

* 1 tsp. Irish Cream (Bailey's)
* 1 oz. Schnapps, peach
* 1/2 tsp. Grenadine

Mixing Instructions

Add peach schnapps to a shot glass. Slowly add Irish cream. Don't mix... the cream will clump together and settle to the bottom. It will look gross. Pour the grenadine over the cream lump for a completely disgusting looking, but really tasty Halloween party drink.


Then some ***** pimp A-Hole fucks with me saying I gave him change for a Ten, when he gave me Twenty !

Rough joint there at around 1900 E. fremont ( attached to Odyssey Pizza and near the Blue angel at Fremont and Eastern.