2007-03-23 04:40:07 · 24 answers · asked by kayaress 3 in Dining Out ➔ Other - Dining Out
I pumped gas in Junior High during the '60's. There was no such thing as self service. I earned my tips by using a vac cleaner on the floors and ash tray, checking the air in all four tires,checking the oil, checking the windshield washer fluid, and washing the windshield. I will always pay more per gallon and tip $2 if the attendant will do most or all of the above. To just pump the gas alone? No tip, you are paying more for the gas and the attendant has done nothing extra to earn a tip. - Gary
2007-03-23 04:52:54 · answer #1 · answered by g_dub54 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not mandatory - but if the guy is quick why not? Give him a buck or two depending on the weather and the amount of time it takes.
In some states like Michigan, the cost to have someone pump the gas is 50 to 60 cents per gallon more than self-serve. And they are sllooowwww....
2007-03-23 04:51:50 · answer #2 · answered by Chef dad 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends - I think there is a state somewhere in which the law states that an attendant must pump the gas. In that case, I would not tip because you have no choice but to have your gas pumped by someone.
If you choose to go to a gas station where someone does it for you as opposed to going to one where you do it yourself, then I think you need to tip.
2007-03-23 04:44:02 · answer #3 · answered by Go Bears! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard of tipping, but then again most gas stations are self serve where I live and the ones that serve charge more. I can see if they wiped your windshield and checked the oil like they used to then maybe a tip is in order.
2007-03-23 07:42:26 · answer #4 · answered by Limestoner62 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
interior america of a, in basic terms 2 states with the help of regulation dictate that all and sundry gasoline stations are finished service - Oregon and New Jersey. My granny lived her entire life in New Jersey with out ever touching a gasoline pump. She additionally in no way tipped the attendant. . the place I stay, maximum each gasoline station is a self-serve. in case you have the alternative at a station, you will word that the fees are many times different in line with gallon for finished serve as against self serve. wager which one you pay extra for? that's not required, nor even regularly occurring in maximum places.
2016-10-20 07:13:51 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but you can I suppose. Some states don't allow self-service I found out. I was in New Jersey and got out to pump my own gas and a guy said you can't.
2007-03-23 04:43:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if its voluntary. In NJ for example you are not allowed to pump your own gas so you dont have to tip. But if you choose not to pump your own, you really should tip.
2007-03-23 04:43:09 · answer #7 · answered by Jon S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good question, I never do. I have when I have asked the guy to fill my car with wiper fluid or oil but never just to pump my car with gas.
2007-03-23 07:48:35 · answer #8 · answered by Rose 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard of such a thing. If the minority is tipping then the attendant will cop an attitude to the majority that don't. Stop this immediately people. It's their job for which they are paid.
2007-03-23 04:46:57 · answer #9 · answered by Mark 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I didn't know there were any of those left. I thought it was all pump it yourself these days. But, it would be nice to give him a dollar or two.
2007-03-23 04:43:45 · answer #10 · answered by kj 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋