I drive in New Jersey a lot where it is a law that you can not pump your own gas. However, I work in NY, an there is a gas station I sometimes go to that is convenient for me on my way home from work and it is full-serve only.
1) Do I tip the worker in New Jersey?
2) Do I tip the worker in NY, since it is optional to go to a full-serve station there.
3) How much?
Thanks for your advice in advance!
2006-08-05 15:06:16 · 10 answers · asked by Left Footed 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
It's actually the same price for my full serve station in NY that all the other selve serve stations are in the area.
2006-08-05 16:19:25 · update #1
I live in oregon where we are also not allowed to pump our own gas. I've never heard of tipping the gas station worker.
2006-08-05 16:21:10 · answer #1 · answered by michi 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If an attendant should wash your windshield, check your tires and oil, that deserves a tip. Not a percentage of the gas. Maybe a buck for each service, or a minimum of two.
Full serve used to include these services, when gas was 30 cents a gallon.
2006-08-05 15:24:13 · answer #2 · answered by ed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think tips are necessary in this situation, you're paying enough for gas.I never gave a tip or knew anybody who gave a tip when gas stations were all full service.
2006-08-10 16:54:08 · answer #3 · answered by hollyltstarfleet 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't tip either one. The full serve pumps charge you more, so you're already paying someone to pump it for you.
2006-08-05 16:11:14 · answer #4 · answered by old lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gas station attendants who voluntarily check fluids, wash windows, etc., should get $1 to $2 or more.
http://people.howstuffworks.com/tipping1.htm
2006-08-05 15:21:34 · answer #5 · answered by wonderwoman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They still have full service gas stations?????? I've never seen one.
2006-08-05 15:49:29 · answer #6 · answered by makingthisup 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no i wouldn't tip .. i really don't think it is necessary at a gas station
2006-08-05 15:11:10 · answer #7 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What for? its their job. Unless you can afford it with the high gas prices!
2006-08-10 17:26:10 · answer #8 · answered by soleilmoon_2001 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO TIPS NECESSARY ANYWHERE
2006-08-11 04:47:11 · answer #9 · answered by flowerspirit2000 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They still do that??
2006-08-10 19:33:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋