So do you tip when picking up a food order?

[Anonymous]

Never....why would I?

[Anonymous]

Carryout at Ruth's is done by the bartender, isn't it? So while he's fixing your bag he's ignoring his customers. Gotta leave him a 5 spot.

[Anonymous]

tipping is for the service that you get when you eat there. since i'm not availing of the service, i don't tip. Same thing when I order extra food to go. I pay tip for all the food and drink consumed there, since that is what they are servicing you for.

[Anonymous]

THe same waitstaff and bar staff who rely on tips are packing your order up for you. Leave them a few dollars, round up to the next $5 at least.

[Anonymous]

I asked Tom siestema this on a WP chat. He said to tip. Someone is taking time off from their other duties (for which they get tips) to pack your stuff up for you and run the bill. I usually do between 5 and 10%.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I give 10% for carryout.

I tip 10% for takeout, no? I generally tip 20% for restaurant service.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yes, without a doubt, but not a lot. I'd give $4-5.

You crazy for that

Well, it's typically $40-50 so 10%. I don't think that's crazy.

[Anonymous]

I'd tip $10. The old school idea of not topping on take out comes from a long ago era where people who worked in restaurants could earn a living wage and the income disparity between the rich and poor is not so large and increasing. I'm a umc now but worked as a waiter to support myself through school. If I can afford to eat steak, I can afford to leave a tip

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I asked Tom siestema this on a WP chat. He said to tip. Someone is taking time off from their other duties (for which they get tips) to pack your stuff up for you and run the bill. I usually do between 5 and 10%.

This. I waited tables and did carry out orders in college. The server, bartender, or whomever is taking time away from other duties to get your food together. 10% is standard for pickup from a regular sit down restaurant, but I think 5-10% is fair.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I asked Tom siestema this on a WP chat. He said to tip. Someone is taking time off from their other duties (for which they get tips) to pack your stuff up for you and run the bill. I usually do between 5 and 10%.

Lol....taking time off...to pack your stuff for you! The word hero gets thrown around a lot, but....

Please. They're doing their job.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I asked Tom siestema this on a WP chat. He said to tip. Someone is taking time off from their other duties (for which they get tips) to pack your stuff up for you and run the bill. I usually do between 5 and 10%.

Lol....taking time off...to pack your stuff for you! The word hero gets thrown around a lot, but....

Please. They're doing their job.

Yes, they are doing their job that includes packing your food but they are paid almost entirely by tips. You should tip them, 5% -10% seems reasonable.

[Anonymous]

I only tip if I'm expected to bus my table. That obviously includes Ruth's chris if I'm not eating there and Panera even if I am.
Never at Starbucks or other coffee joints. Just stop the insanity.

[Anonymous]

^if im NOT expected

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I asked Tom siestema this on a WP chat. He said to tip. Someone is taking time off from their other duties (for which they get tips) to pack your stuff up for you and run the bill. I usually do between 5 and 10%.

This. I waited tables and did carry out orders in college. The server, bartender, or whomever is taking time away from other duties to get your food together. 10% is standard for pickup from a regular sit down restaurant, but I think 5-10% is fair.

Same here. I always leave a few bucks. Carry out orders are a pain - why not just eat there or order from a place that specializes in carry out/delivery?

[Anonymous]

Although I assume it's not OP in all of the replies, I'm pretty amazed by the mental gymnastics involved to justify why someone making far less than minimum wage doesn't deserve a tip when you're getting pick up from RUTH'S CHRIS. You can afford a $77 steak dinner but can't cough up for a $5 tip? Please. You. Are. Cheap.