Pet peeve #46: Cashier expects tip

[live love laugh]

The new registers where cashiers turn the screen and ask you to sign after a purchase are annoying.

The screen asks you whether you want to tip while the cashier stares at you to see if you do. It’s a scam. How about employers start paying employees adequately instead of turning them into beggars?

[jimfields33]

1. I'm sick of these corporations begging us to donate to every single group

Latest is Office Depot asking to donate school supplies for kids. I told them to call corporate to donate. I’m sick of it. Grocery and drug stores are the worst. They get everyone to donate. Corporation donate the money and gets a write off. Is it any wonder why they don’t pay taxes. Plus they get to brag about how charitable they are.

[KT2000]

2. Agree!!

Surely the CEO can kick in a few million!

[Torchlight]

10. Sounds serious

Good luck

[Abolishinist]

3. Reminded me of one of my favorite South Park scenes...

[live love laugh]

4. Hahaha 🤣 that's HILARIOUS 😂

[hlthe2b]

8. So on the mark, too.

[Abolishinist]

28. It cracks me up no matter how many times I've watched it.

So well done, like when the cashier itemizes what Randy has purchased, it's items like vodka, beer, ice cream, filets, chocolate-covered peanuts, pizza pockets, etc. And then of course there's the 'change' machine!

[TexasTowelie]

5. That can't be a cashier at Whole Foods.

No visible body piercings, no tattoos, and no extreme hair. I can't recall ever seeing a cashier at Whole Foods that didn't have at least one of the above.

[BlackSkimmer]

11. Could you define "extreme hair"?

That really caught my attention.

[TexasTowelie]

13. Not naturally occurring hair colors, unusual hairstyles such as a Mohawk, or hairstyles that are

culturally appropriated.

[BlackSkimmer]

14. Oh well, ok.

I was at Whole Foods today, and the cashier was a lady about my age with greying hair, no tattoos that I could see...not sure why that would even matter?

[TexasTowelie]

15. Obviously you never went shopping at the Whole Foods in downtown Austin.

I went there about twice a week for lunch during the 90s for about five years. I can't recall ever being checked out by a cashier that didn't fit within the profile I described. I would tend to agree with you that someone looking "different" shouldn't have any bearing upon my shopping experience, but it seems like the cashiers that worked there were among some of the least helpful and least sociable people in Austin which contrasts with the friendly atmosphere I found at almost every other business in the city.

Why did I go there? It was the only grocery store within walking distance of the office and I would also stop in occasionally since they carried my favorite brand of beer so I didn't have to make a detour when driving home.

[BlackSkimmer]

16. Oh, well that's a shame. I have to agree with you on the friendly thing.

An indifferent attitude or unfriendly one will turn me away from a business in a a skinny second.

[MontanaMama]

7. Good gawd. That's funny!

[Laffy Kat]

6. I'm actually grateful for the opportunity.

Some places don't have a mechanism for tipping.

[MiniMe]

9. Why should you have to tip every person?

I understood during the pandemic when you were asked to tip everywhere including for carry out food that you had to go pick up, but you are still asked if you want to tip for that same service.

[live love laugh]

12. Right. My understanding of tipping is that it's for the "extra"

service effort.

Why should I tip the person who just scanned my eggs? It’s an imposition and really employers need to dial it back.

[Laffy Kat]

17. I don't feel like I HAVE to, I just do it.

If you don't want to, then don't.

[Lady Freedom Returns]

18. We were never even allowed to take a tip!

There was even parking lot managers to make sure the baggers didn't take a tip.

[Baggies]

19. Doesn't have to be

Just say No.

[Orrex]

20. Nice post, Mr. Pink.

[live love laugh]

21. Who is Mr. Pink?

[Orrex]

22. Someone who also doesn't like tipping

[live love laugh]

23. I don't mind tipping when someone does something worth tipping.

I think you’re missing the point.

[Orrex]

24. Your subject line just quoted him almost verbatim

I think I’m getting the point just fine.

[live love laugh]

25. Actually you aren't--he didn't tip waiters I DO*

Mr. Pink looks a little antiquated.

Maybe you aren’t aware of the change I speak of that wasn’t an issue during Mr. Pink’s era.

* - Also tip: salon services, maids, valet, bellhops …

[Orrex]

26. Well, go on with your bad self

The similarity between you an Mr. Pink is the grandiose rationalizations you offer for not wanting to tip.

I accept that you feel justified in your choice, for the reasons you gave. So did Mr. Pink, for the reasons he gave.

You do you.

[live love laugh]

27. "grandiose rationalizations" .... hahaha

You do know this is the lounge right?

Lighten up.