tipping at the carside to go

[cougarjake13]

<p>i get into this debate all the time</p><p>when you call ahead for carside to go at applebees and other establishments that have this service are we supposed to tip them like we would if we went inside ??</p><p>i say no because all they are doing is bringing me my food just like the people who work at the mcdonalds drive through and we dont tip them </p><p>&nbsp;</p>

[sailor]

<font size="2">yes.&nbsp; that's no different than going to a diner and getting to-go.&nbsp; throw 'em two bucks.<br /></font>

[Fez4PrezN2008]

<p>Tip Phobia, <a href="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/viewmessages.cfm/Forum/69/Topic/58153/page/Tip_the_guy_at_the_takeout_window_">Part II</a></p><p><font color="#ffffff">don't be a dick, give the chick a tip</font></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

[Yuppie_Scum]

<font size="2">Hell no I don't tip those bubble-gum chewing broads. Slap on a pair of rollerskates and&nbsp; maybe we'll talk.</font>

[cougarjake13]

<p>i never tipped anyone if i was getting it to go</p><p>they're not really providing any service </p>

[DonInNC]

<p>If they bring it out to you, yes. </p>

[sailor]

<strong>Fez4PrezN2008</strong> wrote:<br /><p>Tip Phobia, <a href="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/viewmessages.cfm/Forum/69/Topic/58153/page/Tip_the_guy_at_the_takeout_window_">Part II</a></p><p><font color="#ffffff">don't be a dick, give the chick a tip</font></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;<font size="2">funny, i had assumed jake had posted in that thread, but now i see he hadn't.<br /></font></p>

[sailor]

<strong>cougarjake13</strong> wrote:<br /><p>i never tipped anyone if i was getting it to go</p><p>they're not really providing any service </p><p> <font size="2">as i said in the other thread, sit at the counter at a diner. eat there, they just plop the food in front of you. get it to go and the guy does MORE work, sealing everything up, bagging it with napkins and condiments. </font></p>

<span class=post_edited>This message was edited by sailor on 3-21-07 @ 9:14 PM</span>

[cougarjake13]

<strong>sailor</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>cougarjake13</strong> wrote:<br /><p>i never tipped anyone if i was getting it to go</p><p>they're not really providing any service </p><p><font size="2">as i said in the other thread, sit at the counter at a diner. eat there, they just plop the food in front of you. get it to go and the guy does MORE work, sealing everything up, bagging it with napkins and condiments. </font></p><span class="post_edited">This message was edited by sailor on 3-21-07 @ 9:14 PM</span> <p>i guess he/she is doing more work to get it to me but when you're inside and recieving attention, refills and whatever else you may want thats what you're tipping for</p><p>but for just bringing it out to me, why dont we tip the mcdonalds and other fast food drive through people, they're doing the same as the carside people, only difference is how long it takes to cook the food</p>

[sailor]

<strong>cougarjake13</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>sailor</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>cougarjake13</strong> wrote:<br /><p>i never tipped anyone if i was getting it to go</p><p>they're not really providing any service </p><p><font size="2">as i said in the other thread, sit at the counter at a diner. eat there, they just plop the food in front of you. get it to go and the guy does MORE work, sealing everything up, bagging it with napkins and condiments. </font></p><span class="post_edited">This message was edited by sailor on 3-21-07 @ 9:14 PM</span> <p>i guess he/she is doing more work to get it to me but when you're inside and recieving attention, refills and whatever else you may want thats what you're tipping for</p><p>but for just bringing it out to me, why dont we tip the mcdonalds and other fast food drive through people, they're doing the same as the carside people, only difference is how long it takes to cook the food</p><p><font size="2">&nbsp;ladies and gentlemen, we have a celebrity poster!!</font></p><p><img src="http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l25/madrigalq/mrpink.jpg" border="0" width="400" height="320" />&nbsp;</p>

[raulfd4]

<p>i don't know.&nbsp; i think that this whole service is pointless.&nbsp; when i do order from places that have this, i simply tell them i will come inside.&nbsp; i just feel like such a fat ass having them walk the forty feet to my car to hand me my food.&nbsp; forget the fact that i am ordering the happy-triple-bacon-quesadilla deep fried in sour cream.</p><p>BUT i would tip them if i did take advantage of it.&nbsp; i'll throw someone a couple bucks just for having to deal with the awkwardness of the whole situation.&nbsp; </p><p>i don't tip when i go inside, though.&nbsp; i work at a restaurant and the host is the person preparing to go orders.&nbsp; they always make more than minimum wage.&nbsp; it's unnecessary.&nbsp;</p>

[Cleophus James]

<p>I tip service, not food.&nbsp; How much does the cook see? zero.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Service = refilling drink, tending to needs.&nbsp; Not giving me a bag of food.&nbsp;</p>

[Reephdweller]

<p>Yes.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>And it may be time for a TIP forum.</p>

[cupcakelove]

Its a tough one.&nbsp; You tip for service, and if they don't even bring it out to you, then you're not getting a lot of service.&nbsp; I always try to err on the side of giving too much of a tip than too little, so I would throw a few bucks at them, but its not the same as sitting down, occupying a table, and dirtying up their dishes.

[Bellyfullasnot]

I might throw a few dollars for a big diner take out order but basic take out is another story.&nbsp; The Outback or Applebees&quot; to go kids&quot; double check the order and take the initial order.&nbsp; I tip them&nbsp; because if you have seen that place when it's busy you would understand it does take a little concentration to get it right.

[ScottFromGA]

<strong>Yuppie_Scum</strong> wrote:<br /><font size="2">Hell no I don't tip those bubble-gum chewing broads. Slap on a pair of rollerskates and maybe we'll talk.</font><p>&nbsp;i concur...</p>

[Poochie]

<strong>sailor</strong> wrote:<br /><font size="2">yes.&nbsp; that's no different than going to a diner and getting to-go.&nbsp; throw 'em two bucks.<br /></font><p>I agree, I always give them 2 bucks no matter how much food i get. i'll give up the two for convenience and pure laziness.</p>

[BoondockSaint]

<p>There's a lot of cheap bastards on this board.&nbsp; My rule of thumb is that if you even have to think about it then you should.</p>

<span class=post_edited>This message was edited by BoondockSaint on 3-22-07 @ 1:11 PM</span>

[ralphbxny]

Depends if they are nice to me.

[JohnWC]

<p>If they bring it to the car... then i guess you should throw them a few bucks. I've never actually gotten takeout from a place that does this. Normal takeout is a different story.. I'm not being waited on, I'm picking the food up myself.</p>

[walking joint]

i get food from the diner or a restraunt/bar all the time for takeout.&nbsp; i never leave a tip.&nbsp; i see the food come out from the back and its always in bags and the person who gets it for me is usually only working the register at the diner.&nbsp; for the tip at least you have to take on the risk of dropping food or drink on me.&nbsp; if i did the roadside pickup thing, which i would never do, i would tip a few bucks.&nbsp;

[Marc with a c]

<p><strong><font size="1">tipping at the carside to go</font></strong></p><p><font size="1">thought this was about fred flintstone</font></p>

[cougarjake13]

<strong>Yuppie_Scum</strong> wrote:<br /><font size="2">Hell no I don't tip those bubble-gum chewing broads. Slap on a pair of rollerskates and&nbsp; maybe we'll talk.</font> <p>so do you tips the Sonic rollerblading broads ???</p>

[nolarat5]

They run out to get a smoke why not give one back.

[patsopinion]

hell yes u cheap bastards

i was once in this position and what i would do was i would go out and collect the money first.
you stiff me i would leave something off/spit in ur ranch what have you.
These people make the same hourly wage as the people inside, they deal with more customers per nite (more orders) and deal with all the common complaints, so forth.

Not only is a tip expected by the take out people, it might be a mistake not to.

[cougarjake13]

hell yes u cheap bastards

i was once in this position and what i would do was i would go out and collect the money first.
you stiff me i would leave something off/spit in ur ranch what have you.
These people make the same hourly wage as the people inside, they deal with more customers per nite (more orders) and deal with all the common complaints, so forth.

Not only is a tip expected by the take out people, it might be a mistake not to.

you dirty bastard

[Bossanova]

No chance. they are not remembering orders, balancing plates, checking on you, topping off drinks, or making you feel at home. That falls in the waiting tbales decription. Taking a bag to a car is one step closer than them carrying out the trash. Shut up and do your job.

Oh, and I am in the restaurant business

[cougarjake13]

No chance. they are not remembering orders, balancing plates, checking on you, topping off drinks, or making you feel at home. That falls in the waiting tbales decription. Taking a bag to a car is one step closer than them carrying out the trash. Shut up and do your job.

Oh, and I am in the restaurant business

and thats the bottom line

cause

bossanova said so !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Bossanova]

Now give me a hell yeah!

[cougarjake13]

Now give me a hell yeah!


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[KC2OSO]

[QUOTE=BoondockSaint;1239019]<p>There's a lot of cheap bastards on this board.&nbsp; My rule of thumb is that if you even have to think about it then you should.</p>

Yep. I knew I liked you. If you have the bone, toss it.

[PapaBear]

[quote=KC2OSO;1247072
Yep. I knew I liked you. If you have the bone, toss it.[/quote]

EWWWW!!

[MrPink]

These people aren't volunteering, they have a job. It's the employer's job to pay these people, not mine. Do you people just tip everyone? WHat's next, tipping bartenders?