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There's nothing that grinds my gears like that blank tip line staring back at me when I pay for my takeout or counter order. The soured rapport is palpable when
by bitsoda 12y ago
There's nothing that grinds my gears like that blank tip line staring back at me when I pay for my takeout or counter order. The soured rapport is palpable when I hand back the signed receipt and the cashier glances at the striked-out tip space. It leaves an unpleasant taste in my mouth after what should have been a simple transaction. Ugh.
- kennywinker 12y agoPerhaps you should tip. You may not like the system, but if it ruins your day it's probably worth paying just to keep yourself happy and optimistic. Not to mention the person you just declined to tip is likely making minimum wage or even a "server wage" (lower than minimum in some regions) and depending on tips to make the job worth doing.
- lnanek2 12y agoI think you are just making that up in your head. I've never tipped for counter or takeout, never heard of anyone else doing it either. I don't think anyone expects it. The person still has to look down there, but there's nothing more to it than that.
- judk 12y agoIt is trivial for register software to not print a tip line when the takeout button is pressed, if the businesses wanted to support customers and not press for tips there.