Do people really always tip 10-20% on carry out orders? Still?

Anonymous
No tip on take out.
Anonymous
My general rule of thumb is if you pay for it before eating or drinking, then no tip. If you pay after eating/drinking, then tip.

The tipping culture is out of control in the U.S.
Anonymous
$1 per item. example: 3 entrees, 2 apps, 1 dessert = $6 tip
Anonymous
We tip $5 on pickup
Anonymous
Nothing on takeout.
I did during COVID because they lost so much revenue. But nothing now.
Anonymous
Tip on takeout because someone is packing the food. I tend to go to repeat places and IMHO my food is handled carefully.
Anonymous
I usually tip 15% on takeout, but I don't order it more than once a month. Tonight I ordered online at 5 Guys and tipped 20%. A bus load of teenagers had just been dropped off before I got there, and the staff was so conscientious to get me my food in the chaos. So glad I tipped ahead of time.
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:Tip on takeout because someone is packing the food. I tend to go to repeat places and IMHO my food is handled carefully.


I tip 20% when I buy a car. It is a lot of work selling cars and they wash it before they bring it to you.

Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Tip on takeout because someone is packing the food. I tend to go to repeat places and IMHO my food is handled carefully.


I tip 20% when I buy a car. It is a lot of work selling cars and they wash it before they bring it to you.



No need to be snarky. Car salesmen don't depend on tips for a living.
Anonymous
Yes, I still do. Not 20%, but 10%. I do take out frequently and go to the same places. I want them to continue to be there.
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Tip on takeout because someone is packing the food. I tend to go to repeat places and IMHO my food is handled carefully.


I tip 20% when I buy a car. It is a lot of work selling cars and they wash it before they bring it to you.



No need to be snarky. Car salesmen don't depend on tips for a living.

You sure do. It's in the monthly payment under warranty or 'other' even if you declined them. It may have also cost you a day or months to forget the ordeal of buying a car.
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:Tip on takeout because someone is packing the food. I tend to go to repeat places and IMHO my food is handled carefully.


McDonald’s also packs your food. Do you or would you tip there too? No. No you wouldn’t. It’s the same thing.
Anonymous
Nothing on takeouts. I refuse to play tipping games.
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:My general rule of thumb is if you pay for it before eating or drinking, then no tip. If you pay after eating/drinking, then tip.

The tipping culture is out of control in the U.S.


Is a $5 tip a lot of money to you and your family?
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Tip on takeout because someone is packing the food. I tend to go to repeat places and IMHO my food is handled carefully.


McDonald’s also packs your food. Do you or would you tip there too? No. No you wouldn’t. It’s the same thing.


Well actually I do give something. I'm fortunate that I have choices now. When I was growing up, I didn't and sure needed those tips to get through school and life. Bringing it forward.
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