I often order food to-go and I'm never sure what if anything to tip the person who rings up my order or brings it to my car.
2006-12-22 02:47:02 · 9 answers · asked by bonnie 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I'm not asking about drive through people! I think everyone is perfectly aware that you don't tip at McDonalds. My question refers to to-go servers eg. Applebees or Outback curbside ect.
2006-12-22 12:36:28 · update #1
There is no absolute rule, but when I did to-go orders, usually people gave me $1 or 50 cents. That's okay. Better than nothing.
Maybe $1.50 - $2 would be better. They do work hard.
2006-12-22 02:50:23 · answer #1 · answered by Corinne 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should tip, because to-go orders take time from waiting on people who are eating at the restaurant.
Depending on how big the order is, maybe a dollar or two. If the order is an extreme pain in the butt for the person preparing it, tip more.
2006-12-22 03:30:03 · answer #2 · answered by Tina 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The rule is NOTHING! You don't tip the person at the Mc Donalds drive thru, and nor do you tip the person at the local pizza place when you do a pick up.
Tips are only for Service when eating inside and being served by a waitress/waiter.
If a waitress/waiter comes to your table and gives you your order and check at the same time and never shows up again, would you tip them?
2006-12-22 03:05:49 · answer #3 · answered by Mike E 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It depends on the restaurant. I don't tip for anything but a waitress/er who's making less than minimum wage (or really special service). I've never had food brought to my car. I don't think I would tip. Be sure to check and see if you are charged something specifically for curb-side service. The tip might be included.
2006-12-22 02:52:52 · answer #4 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In a strictly to-go place like McDonald's, nothing. Sonic or someplace that brings you your food 10%. If you are getting take-out from a regular sit down restaurant 10 - 15% is appropriate.
2006-12-22 03:00:19 · answer #5 · answered by dalenlucy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If my order is prepared proper and they done a good job give them a tip it makes people feel good!!
2006-12-22 02:56:46 · answer #6 · answered by mom363546 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would say a couple of bucks, most people don't tip, just like the pizza dude.
2006-12-22 02:53:05 · answer #7 · answered by nanny4hap 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I usually tip a couple bucks.
2006-12-22 04:12:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what she looks like.
2006-12-22 03:00:44 · answer #9 · answered by James 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋