Let's say you're picking up some take-out from a place like PF Changs or California Pizza Kitchen. When you pay the bill there's a space for "tip". Do you tip the waitress who gave you the take-out food?
2006-06-24 17:20:29 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dining Out ➔ United States ➔ Los Angeles
Yes. Maybe not as much as you would if you sat down and ate but that server had to put your order together and make sure you get everything you need for your dinner. I'm a bartender at an OnThe Border and a lot of the time I do the To go's as well. I take time from my guests to put the order together and I appreciate even a dollar or two. I make 2.13 an hour + tips.
Wow I'm amazed at the amount of no tipping for take out.
2006-06-24 19:31:42 · answer #1 · answered by beanietara 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I do. I pick up take-out a lot and always give a dollar or two. I don't relate my tip to the amount of the bill in this case though, like I do when seated. My thinking behind the whole thing is that usually the person getting your order together and otherwise dealing with you is taking time away from waiting actual tables or tending bar. I know this isn't always the case but it seems to be more often than not. Plus, my husband is a blackjack dealer and I've worked for tips in a few different casino jobs and I'm working on the whole Karma situation.
2006-06-24 17:38:54 · answer #2 · answered by miogo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but about 10%. When I am seated and served I tip 20%. Please remember that the server had to pack the food in the to-go containers. Also, by law in many states servers pay at least 8% of their sales as sales tax. If you don't tip, they still have to pay taxes on a tip that they did not receive. Resulting in servers not giving good service for take out customers. They will remember you!
2006-06-25 04:26:03 · answer #3 · answered by Daniel D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes usually $1 or 2
2006-06-24 22:29:55 · answer #4 · answered by tensnut90_99 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even though the cup is there, it's really not expected. Those waiters and waitresses get paid at a higher rate for doing take-out that night (usually). However, if they do something extraordinary, like throw in free stuff, or cater to special requests, I will.
2006-06-24 17:27:00 · answer #5 · answered by da chet 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I always do, but not as much as if they waited on me at a table. They still took my order, so I tip like 5-10% of the takeout bill.
2006-06-24 19:20:29 · answer #6 · answered by chris420huff 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's always nice to tip, and you should always tip when you are sited and served, but i don't think you should have to tip if your getting take out, but if your a high roller and you got it like that it's cool to tip for take out servers got to get paid to.
2006-06-24 17:28:34 · answer #7 · answered by midnight red 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hell no! Unless she's gonna meet you in the parking lot, or at least give her # up.Wait, even if I got the number I would'nt tip her and it's not about being cheap, It's about controlling the situation plus I never sat at her table
2006-06-24 19:31:33 · answer #8 · answered by jimmy 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
yeah when i am eating out i will give the waiter person like 5 bucks or something. i seldomely live it on the table.
2006-06-24 17:24:09 · answer #9 · answered by princess 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, 2 bucks is norm.
2006-06-24 18:22:56 · answer #10 · answered by bebe75204 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋