The restaurant was Ruby Tuesday and I bought the card from the bartender.
I did not tip him.
I was wrong ?
2006-10-25 07:41:43 · 9 answers · asked by nexusul 2 in Dining Out ➔ Other - Dining Out
The bar was empty, the register was just behind the bartender. It was the only thing bought in the restaurant.
2006-10-25 08:01:50 · update #1
No way! You only bought a card. There was no waiting on you or cleaning up or food. I've never gotten a tip from someone buying a gift certificate, and I wouldn't tip if I bought one. You did fine.
2006-10-25 07:57:12 · answer #1 · answered by chefgrille 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you are not wrong if all they did was tell a manager that you needed a card. But........ if the bartender had to take a moment to do this, leave the bar to find the manger, offer you a drink or even a glass of water while you wait or take a moment to run your credit card or make change for you....... leave one dollar out of courtesy.
2006-10-25 07:55:28 · answer #2 · answered by jackson 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no. You should only tip if he actually does a serviceforyou, like makes you a drink. besides, He's gonna get tipped by the person who's using the card
2006-10-25 07:49:54 · answer #3 · answered by judy_r8 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, you don't tip when buying a gift card. When the gift card is used, the leftover credit or a tip should be given.
2006-10-25 11:29:35 · answer #4 · answered by beachlady325 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You were correct. Tipping is for service rendered.
Ringing up a gift card does not entail any significant service, however when it is used, the person should tip then.
2006-10-25 07:51:00 · answer #5 · answered by kate 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dou mean u went in the restraunt..sat down and bought a gift card? I dont understand. rephrase. now. thanks.
u should have tipped though, always.
2006-10-25 07:44:08 · answer #6 · answered by Sara S 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Not if that's the only thing you bought!
2006-10-25 07:43:47 · answer #7 · answered by circa 1980 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No you do not need to tip him. He didn't make you a drink!!!!
2006-10-25 07:45:11 · answer #8 · answered by Trinity 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
not necessary
2006-10-25 07:59:06 · answer #9 · answered by BULLSEYE 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋