It depends on the place. I go to Jason's Deli regularly at lunch and don't tip at all. I mean, if I ate it there I would get the same amount of service and not be given the option to tip. Sometimes I get restaurant food to go and the to go person gets me dressing, plastic ware and a drink, then I give a buck or two.
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04-18-2008, 07:30 PM #1
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04-18-2008, 07:42 PM #2
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If I am getting take-out, I do not tip. I will tip a little for the carhops at Sonic, or the pizza delivery driver, but not on food that I spend my gas to go get and take home.
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04-18-2008, 07:44 PM #3
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They get pissy if they don't get the normal tip, but I agree, they don't earn it anymore than a McDonald's employee.
What you DO need to consider: Server's taxes are based on the cost of the meal, not the amount tipped. For example, if the bill is $100, in Michigan, they will take 8%, or $8 for taxes, even if no tip was left (some servers actually do get negative checks, owing the restaurant). So, for carside, you should tip at least $8 in this very expensive takout meal
rather than the usual $15.
* Prices chosen for obvious math.
Find out what your state charges servers for income tax.
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