2007-10-29 17:35:28 · 20 answers · asked by triorush 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Answering your question with a question (and my opinion)...
What does the word 'tip' mean?
"The etymology of the word is in dispute, although the most oft-quoted story (and likely a spurious one) is that jars were conspicuously placed on the tables of 18th-century British coffeehouses "To Insure Promptitude" " (http://www.slate.com/id/2073161/)
If TIP means To Insure Promptitude...
...then I would tip them, making sure they see you put money into their TIP jar, so that they know to speed things up for you.
But, I agree with Steven Seagal, that it's a nice thing to do.
Maybe it should be called something else, like-- the goodwill jar.
And, I don't think you *should* tip. But, it's nice if you do and the barista always likes it. (I used to be a barista and it was nice when customers did tip you, but it was okay with me if they didn't.)
2007-10-30 04:49:40 · answer #1 · answered by hi 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'd say it's always in good taste to tip the person who serves you, as long as the service warrants it.
Especially at coffee shops that you are a regular at. There's probably a better chance they'll remember your venti triple-shot caramel macchiato the next time you stop in. Not all good service is money-motivated, yet it doesn't hurt to put a little sugar in their pot.
Hope this helps...happy tipping.
2007-10-30 00:48:08 · answer #2 · answered by b_lobi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I tip because most employees in coffee shops (or restaurants) get paid less than minimum wage. They rely on their tips to make up the difference.
2007-10-30 00:45:17 · answer #3 · answered by CarolSandyToes1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I don't think you should because of the price they charge. I paid £1.50 for a cup of coffee the other day, it had a few sprinklings of chocolate on. I could of bought a jar of coffee and a choc bar for that money. A tip NO
2007-10-30 03:11:46 · answer #4 · answered by doris 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you go to the counter and pick up your own coffee, no.
If an employee brings you your coffee to your table, then yes, because that person performed a service for you.
2007-10-30 00:54:18 · answer #5 · answered by melanerd 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Depends on where you are. Check the receipt. Some already included 10% service charge so it's not really necessary. but some don't and if you really like the service it's customary (not mandatory) to tip 10%.
2007-10-30 00:43:46 · answer #6 · answered by zulee_gc 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i think you should if you can tell the employees are trying to serve the customers. some don't...i know. but if they look like they're trying their best, then tip. i work retail and they could definitely use a pick-me-up...you know, as a 'thank you' to a seemingly thankless job that several certain customers overlook.
2007-10-30 00:59:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If its a good coffee then YES, however if its a bad coffee than NO.
2007-10-30 00:50:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well you should if the coffee is good enough. I mean if the coffee taste like crap I wouldn't. It all depends.
2007-10-30 00:40:42 · answer #9 · answered by Awesomeness 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Only at my regular shop because the have to see my ugly mug so often.
2007-10-30 08:30:02 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋