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JohnKleeb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-11-04 01:31 PM Original message |
Poll question: Tipping: a duty, a responsiblity, or a right |
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jpgray (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-11-04 01:32 PM Response to Original message |
1. Having worked in food service, I always tip, and well |
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bluestateguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-11-04 01:33 PM Response to Original message |
2. You better have a damn good reason for not tipping |
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Infomaniac (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-11-04 01:35 PM Response to Original message |
3. I waited tables. |
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TXlib (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-11-04 01:36 PM Response to Reply #3 |
4. Even if the service really sucks |
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Infomaniac (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-11-04 01:46 PM Response to Reply #4 |
7. I've never been in that situation, |
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JohnKleeb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-11-04 01:48 PM Response to Reply #7 |
8. ahh yes managers |
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SotarrTheWizard (129 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-11-04 02:23 PM Response to Reply #4 |
27. I'll still leave a tip.. . . |
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JohnKleeb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-11-04 01:37 PM Response to Reply #3 |
5. I know as I said my dad waited tables for most of my childhood |
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Rabrrrrrr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-11-04 01:46 PM Response to Original message |
6. It's a mutual responsibility |
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Lady Effingbroke (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-11-04 01:57 PM Response to Reply #6 |
16. well said, Rabrrrrrr! |
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MrScorpio (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-11-04 01:50 PM Response to Original message |
9. What it is is a shame |
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JohnKleeb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-11-04 01:52 PM Response to Reply #9 |
13. amen to that |
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Moonbeam_Starlight (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-11-04 01:51 PM Response to Original message |
10. Hey it's not just wait staff |
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JohnKleeb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-11-04 01:51 PM Response to Reply #10 |
11. of course that too |
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UdoKier (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-11-04 01:55 PM Response to Reply #10 |
14. I used to deliver for Domino's |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-11-04 01:58 PM Response to Reply #14 |
17. Secret for tipping to bartenders... |
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JohnKleeb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-11-04 01:59 PM Response to Reply #17 |
18. I dont know too much about their tippings |
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Lady Effingbroke (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-11-04 02:08 PM Response to Reply #10 |
20. Pizza Delivery People for Kerry - I LOVE it!!!! |
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UdoKier (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-11-04 01:52 PM Response to Original message |
12. Other. |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-11-04 01:55 PM Response to Original message |
15. If service was so horrible that they don't deserve a tip.... |
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St. Jarvitude (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-11-04 02:00 PM Response to Original message |
19. The waiter would have to insult each and every party member to get no tip |
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JitterbugPerfume (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-11-04 02:14 PM Response to Reply #19 |
24. tipping is the decent thing to do |
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Rabrrrrrr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-11-04 02:58 PM Response to Reply #19 |
29. LOL! |
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hlthe2b (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-11-04 02:08 PM Response to Original message |
21. I don't penalize the waiter/waitress for bad service if they are attentive |
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MrSlayer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-11-04 02:13 PM Response to Original message |
22. I believe in overtipping. |
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Th1onein (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-11-04 02:14 PM Response to Original message |
23. I don't go out to eat if I can't afford to tip well |
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DS1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-11-04 02:15 PM Response to Original message |
25. I give them some advice on the way out - they love it |
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Lady Effingbroke (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-11-04 02:17 PM Response to Original message |
26. You people are AWESOME! |
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Susang (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-11-04 02:30 PM Response to Original message |
28. When someone only makes $2.51 an hour, you bet its a duty! |
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Taverner (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-11-04 03:00 PM Response to Original message |
30. My rule: Unless they purposefully insult you, knowingly and intentionally |
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JohnKleeb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-11-04 03:01 PM Response to Reply #30 |
31. right 15% is like the mininum |
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SarahB (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-11-04 03:04 PM Response to Original message |
32. Yes, it's a duty! |
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Shananigans (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-11-04 03:11 PM Response to Original message |
33. As I leave for MY serving job I say THANKS... |
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JohnKleeb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-11-04 03:16 PM Response to Reply #33 |
35. Sure |
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HEyHEY (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-11-04 03:13 PM Response to Original message |
34. It's a privlege |
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ikojo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-11-04 03:43 PM Response to Original message |
36. I tip but am increasingly uncomfortable with the notion.... |
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IronLionZion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-11-04 03:53 PM Response to Original message |
37. You HAVE to tip god damnit! |
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JohnKleeb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-11-04 03:54 PM Response to Reply #37 |
38. I know, I know |
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pink-o (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-11-04 04:08 PM Response to Original message |
39. I too waited tables |
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Xithras (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-11-04 04:08 PM Response to Original message |
40. EVERYONE should stop tipping tomorrow. |
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Susang (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-11-04 04:20 PM Response to Reply #40 |
41. Let me get this straight |
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MissMillie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-11-04 04:31 PM Response to Original message |
42. 15% to 20% for good service. 0% for counter service. |
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OneBlueSky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-11-04 05:16 PM Response to Original message |
43. none of the above . . . it's an option . . . |
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LWolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-11-04 06:22 PM Response to Original message |
44. Responsibility. |
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greekspeak (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-11-04 06:31 PM Response to Original message |
45. Nothing is more embarrasing than eating at a table where no tip is left |
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JohnKleeb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-11-04 06:32 PM Response to Reply #45 |
46. they should pay better, she's right |
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greekspeak (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-11-04 06:41 PM Response to Reply #46 |
47. My point exactly |
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Darranar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-11-04 06:46 PM Response to Original message |
48. Responsibility - those people get paid... |
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