Suu's typical rant on how you should properly tip your waitstaff.

[East Coast Hustle]

if your dealer doesn't make enough money to not need you to smoke some of your fairly expensive product with him that you just paid him for, he's not really a dealer.

I mean, it's one thing if he's your friend and you wanna hang out and blaze up but if it's strictly business, it's strictly business.

that said, if you are a regular customer and your dealer knows you're gonna burn him down when you buy a bag, he might not be as quick to short you as he would other customers when he finds himself in a situation that requires him to "make up ground", so to speak.

[Dimocritus]

Hey, so... What about full-service gas stations? I personally think you should tip them but, in certain places it's illegal for you to pump your own gas, like in Jersey, for example. Would you tip them?

[East Coast Hustle]

Hey, so... What about full-service gas stations? I personally think you should tip them but, in certain places it's illegal for you to pump your own gas, like in Jersey, for example. Would you tip them?

I think we covered this several pages ago. The general consensus was that if you're in Jersey or Oregon, where you have no choice other than full-service, the answer is no.

[Cramulus]

Got in a deabte about this on revleft not too long ago actually.

lol! revleft

ahhh you just brought back some memories of hilarious trollin'

[East Coast Hustle]

here's one: taxi drivers?

I generally tip them a few bucks (unless I feel they've blatantly ripped me off) and when I find one I like, I'll tip him really well and ask for a business card so I can call him again directly. I used to get taxi rides on St. Thomas for about half of what the tourists paid due to this practice but I'm interested in what the rest of you have to say about it, especially those of you whose taxi experiences are more based in the mainland US.

[Bu🤠ns]

It would be fine and dandy if whether or not driving stoned or buzzed impacted only said person's life and their life only.  When it has the potential to impact (literally) the lives of other, then, in my blunt and honest opinion, it's fucked up.  Why take chances?  

So then you're fine with people getting stoned as long as they don't drive or operate heavy machinery? That seems reasonable to me.

Of course, that brings up the question... should you tip your dealer? (To keep this from thread drift).

My answer is Yes, you should pack a bowl out of the bag you bought and smoke him or her up.

Since they are a business owner and not an employee, and you're paying them for merchandise and not a service, no. However, it would be mannerly to give any sole proprietor you have a good ongoing relationship with a small, thoughtful holiday or birthday gift or card.

HA Thats sweet.  My wife made ribs and cornbread and mashed potatoes for ours.

[Suu]

here's one: taxi drivers?

I generally tip them a few bucks (unless I feel they've blatantly ripped me off) and when I find one I like, I'll tip him really well and ask for a business card so I can call him again directly. I used to get taxi rides on St. Thomas for about half of what the tourists paid due to this practice but I'm interested in what the rest of you have to say about it, especially those of you whose taxi experiences are more based in the mainland US.

I always tip a taxi driver, and try to keep with the same 20% rule.

[LMNO]

here's one: taxi drivers?

I generally tip them a few bucks (unless I feel they've blatantly ripped me off) and when I find one I like, I'll tip him really well and ask for a business card so I can call him again directly. I used to get taxi rides on St. Thomas for about half of what the tourists paid due to this practice but I'm interested in what the rest of you have to say about it, especially those of you whose taxi experiences are more based in the mainland US.

I try to do the 20% rule if he's not actively trying to stretch the trip out, and if they know their shit, I'll get their card for future use.

[Bebek Sincap Ratatosk]

if your dealer doesn't make enough money to not need you to smoke some of your fairly expensive product with him that you just paid him for, he's not really a dealer.

I mean, it's one thing if he's your friend and you wanna hang out and blaze up but if it's strictly business, it's strictly business.

that said, if you are a regular customer and your dealer knows you're gonna burn him down when you buy a bag, he might not be as quick to short you as he would other customers when he finds himself in a situation that requires him to "make up ground", so to speak.

Personally, I have never had a dealer expect you to smoke him up... but I find that my bags end up heavier 

[Suu]

here's one: taxi drivers?

I generally tip them a few bucks (unless I feel they've blatantly ripped me off) and when I find one I like, I'll tip him really well and ask for a business card so I can call him again directly. I used to get taxi rides on St. Thomas for about half of what the tourists paid due to this practice but I'm interested in what the rest of you have to say about it, especially those of you whose taxi experiences are more based in the mainland US.

I try to do the 20% rule if he's not actively trying to stretch the trip out, and if they know their shit, I'll get their card for future use.

I've actually had drivers that have knocked off a buck or so because we got stuck at long lights. He always gets a good tip.

[trippinprincezz13]

Not that I want to turn this into a "Should you tip when...." thread, but something that has been bugging me for a bit (at least the times it turns up), as you may or may not know some places, such as Applebee's and Uno's have a "car-side to go" service, where you order take-out, park in a certain spot when you get to the restaurant and they bring your food to the car. Usually I just try to go in to pick up my food since I'm not so lazy that I can't walk the ten-fifteen feet to the counter to pick up my food and again, I feel kinda stupid/lazy sitting in my car waiting for someone to bring me food. Also, to avoid this type of dilemma.

Do you tip these people? If I pay cash, I'll usually let them keep the change (assuming it's around $1) or if I pay credit card, I'll throw $1 tip on as well. On one hand, I don't feel like they're doing much more than if they just brought the food to the counter for me, and they usually do this automatically, rather than me requesting that they bring my food outside. On the other hand, I'd feel weird not tipping them because they're still doing slightly more than if I went in to get the food myself.

Needless to say, I usually just ask/tell them that I'll pick up the food inside myself, because holy hell, how lazy can you be?

Thoughts?

[Suu]

If you opt for curbside take out, I'd say 10% is fine, if even. They're usually part of the host staff and make at least minimum wage.

[trippinprincezz13]

Cool. That's pretty much what I figured. I didn't think regular tipping standards would apply but I'd feel stupid/bad not giving anything since they are still doing something I could easily do myself. First time I ever got the curbside pick-up it was pouring out, so I felt read bad and gave the girl a few bucks. It was around when they started it. For the most part I try to go in, but when I don't I'll be sure to throw the host/ess that comes up a buck or 2 (our orders are usually between $10-20).

[Suu]

You also need to remember that even if you go inside, the host is still the one that took, packaged, garnished, and bagged your order in the middle of seating and taking names, getting yelled at by customers if they have to wait and getting yelled at by the waitstaff for a missed rotation or double seating. That couple bucks you give them makes their night go a little better if it's a rough one.

...I learned to hate being a hostess really fast. 

[Da6s]

Just stumbled across this site, and figured it was worth posting here.

30 Secrets Your Waiter Will Never Tell You
http://www.rd.com/your-america-inspiring-people-and-stories/30-secrets-your-waiter-will-never-tell-you/article169699.html

Here's their 2 regarding tipping (hooray relevance!)

20. If you walk out with the slip you wrote the tip on and leave behind the blank one, the server gets nothing. It happens all the time, especially with people who've had a few bottles of wine.
—Judi Santana

21. If you say, "Don't worry—I'm a really good tipper," that always means you aren't.
—Chris