I really don't know anything about grocery store etiquitte as far as the person taking your groceries out for you. I am pregnant, but that doesn't seem to deter them anyway. I appreciate the gesture but I can't afford tipping at the moment, and i'm not sure what to do...Help?
2007-10-23 16:21:31 · 14 answers · asked by IDoToo 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Yes, a tip is expected, except when posted that it isn't. A buck a bag was traditional, in the days when big brown paper bags were the only thing groceries were packed in. .
If you don't want help, or can't afford a tip, just say so. "thanks, I can manage", "thanks, I need the exercise," "Thanks, but these bags are light", "thanks, but right now I can't afford a tip" are all ok things to say. And if th first ones of these does not work, go for the last one.
These days of packing groceries into small plastic bags makes them easy to lift and carry.
Hope this helps, congrats on the emminent arrival.
2007-10-23 18:04:15 · answer #1 · answered by riversconfluence 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I worked at such a store as a teenager, and no, most people didn't tip, and we didn't expect them to. Every once in a while someone might slip us a dollar or two (once this really rich lady in a Lexus gave me a 20) but generally not.
2007-10-24 00:20:42 · answer #2 · answered by missbeans 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is the definition of community standards. Ask your friends, family, or neighbors, what the local etiquette is.
In some places the person expects to be tipped, and in other places their boss would boot them for taking a tip.
2007-10-23 23:36:43 · answer #3 · answered by noname 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is a service that the store provides then you do not need to tip them. However, I try to tip them when the weather sucks and they are doing it. Some stores won't even allow their employees to receive tips so you might ask what the rules are at the service desk.
2007-10-23 23:27:14 · answer #4 · answered by Lili 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some stores post a sign that says something like "It is our pleasure to help you take your groceries to your car. No tipping please." If I don't see a sign like that, or even sometimes if I do, I generally feel that I should tip them - maybe a dollar. If I don't have the money or don't want/need the help, then I usually say, "No thanks, I'm ok." I've never had anyone push me to accept their help after that.
2007-10-23 23:30:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I worked as a bagger/sacker and took groceries to people's car before because they were old or too lazy to do it themselves. Welcome to America.
My biggest tip was $5 and my smallest tip was .50 cents.
Most people didn't tip me.
I got paid more than cashiers cause I receive tips on top of minimum wage.
2007-10-23 23:31:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tell them thank you, that you appreciate ita and if and when you CAN afford it offer a tip but dont feel like you are expected too! And if you really feel uncomfortable tell them your baby needs the exercise!
2007-10-23 23:30:54 · answer #7 · answered by firefightncowgirl 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would give $1...if you can't afford that, then I would just say "no thank you, I can handle that". and load your own groceries. If they insist, then at least you know you tried.
2007-10-23 23:27:47 · answer #8 · answered by L.A. Angel 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You don't have to. I'm sure most of those young people don't really expect it. But you can tip them and their very greatful when you do.
2007-10-23 23:26:45 · answer #9 · answered by Robin 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
well on military bases they offer that service, but those people do not recieve wages, so their income depends on tips. I would find out if the persons doing that make wage, and if not please tip.
2007-10-23 23:31:22 · answer #10 · answered by I<!771X/-\+26 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋