Tipping the Fast Food Counter

[SpyFlysDOTs]

You totally missed the point. Service is rewarded by all but the most tightwadded pilots. Standing behind a cash register is not a personal service position. Just because they showed the ingenuity to throw a jar in front of said register does not demand a reward. The absolute best fast food workers at my airport are found at the Quiznos, which is proud to NOT accept tips.

I'll throw down large percentages for good waitstaff, even the bad. But I WILL NOT glorify the cash register operator.

Funny, was standing by the gateside bucks last week. The gal behind the Late' machine, was working her ARS off. Probably wouldnt last long at that job, too much work!

 

[shamrock]

Standing behind a cash register is not a personal service position.

As evidenced by the service in Atlanta.

 

[wheelsup]

I'll throw down large percentages for good waitstaff, even the bad. But I WILL NOT glorify the cash register operator.

I agree. I'll tip a Denny's waitress $5.00 on a $7.00 meal because they work their butt off. But just because a meal costs more doesn't mean, to me, that the waiter/tress worked harder. Tipping, IMO, has gotten way out of hand. It's almost expected for everything nowadays.

If the subway employees would put more than 4 shreads of lettuce on the sandwich maybe I'd consider tipping...

 

[CA1900]

As evidenced by the service in Atlanta.

Heh... I think the bagel place in CLE Terminal D must have come directly from ATL, because that's the kind of service she gave.

Took forever to get a simple bowl of chili. There couldn't have been more than three people ahead of me, and I was there for more than 20 minutes. Flight left late, and I told my dispatcher why. (Hey, there's not gonna spring for crew meals, they're going to have to deal with the delays caused by the only available vendors.)

I get to the register, and she's just staring at the thing. (Same woman who scooped my chili.) "Just the chili please," I said.

Snottily, she looks at me: "I Know!"

"Oooohhh... Kay."

"Would you like anything to dr--" She looked up into my cold stare, as I shook my head.

"Oh, right. That'll be...."


Honestly, am I asking too much? They had three people behind the counter, although to be fair, I think... yeah, none of them were working that night. Arrrrgh. The vendors are so bad in CLE.

 

[groundpointsix]

If the subway employees would put more than 4 shreads of lettuce on the sandwich maybe I'd consider tipping...

But they give you about a half gallon of mayo to make up for it!

 

[pgcfii2002]

I only tip for pizza delivery and restaraunt service.

 

[maverick121]

My favorite is the tip jar at the DOOR in some night clubs. Lets see, this biach just sits on her butt taking a cover charge, and then hints that she should be tipped by leaving a jar out on the counter...

I totaly agree with this. Some places that are already expensive will charge the cover then make you buy a drink at the door and they still expect a tip for sitting. Then if you don't tip them they give you that "whata cheapass look" That pisses me off!

 

[CA1900]

While we're on the topic: Bathroom attendants. I don't need help in the bathroom. I don't need cologne or anything else you're selling. I can manage at the sink, and I know where the paper towels are.

The fact that you're blocking access to all of the above doesn't faze me. I had one get belligerent with me when I started out the door without tipping him. "I spent all my money at the bar, which is why I came in here."

What the hell?


So, while we're now on the topic, check out this guy posing as a McDonald's Bathroom Attendant. It's funny!

 

[flyslow24]

What about tipping the hotel van driver on overnights?

I usually do if he/she takes my bags and throws them in the back... ect ect.

But every time adds up on a 4 - day!

Sorry to stray from the fast food tipping...

thoughts?

 

[flyn96]

I tip the van guy if he loads and unloads my bags, thats the criteria. Going around back and holding the door open while I load my bags will not get you a tip.

Fast food tip??? Come one, you really gonna tip the guy that spits in your food and doesn't wash his hands before making your sandwich.

 

[pgcfii2002]

Also, if you take your fast food burger back to the counter and tell them you found a cockroach in it, they will give you another one for free.

 

[Billy Madison]

You all know the difference between pilots and canoes right?

Ummmm. No.

 

[Flying Ninja]

You all know the difference between pilots and canoes right?

They're both up sh!t's creek without a paddle?

 

[smellthejeta]

Pilots and canoes...

That one's easy! CANOES TIP!

 

[BenderGonzales]

Tips for the van driver are tax deductible.

That being said, I only tip if they are WAITING in the van, engine running, (nice and warm and/or cool), when we step onto the curb.

If I have to wait :30 seconds for a hotel van, no tip.