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

[Anonymous]

I call total BS that the ditzy gal who hands me my bagged food at the side door of my favorite neighborhood restaurant is making upwards of $10 to $20 a customer all day long. No f***ing chance.

[Anonymous]

I do not and I have not. The whole reason I pick up is that I can't really afford the whole delivery cost.
Honestly, I do not care what other people do. I tip when eating there. If I am picking it up, why would I tip?

[Anonymous]

I could be wrong, but I have assumed tips on take out food (which I charge on my credit card along with the food itself) are pooled and divided up among a number of employees. Many restaurants I frequent are open less than they used to be, so even if chefs, etc. make a better wage than wait staff, they are still making less money than precovid - if some of my tip goes to them as well as runners, etc, I am happy!

[Anonymous]

I don’t tip on take-out. I’m already paying the makeup for having someone else cook my food and plate it (or box it). Tip is for “extra” service. Not my job to supplement restaurant servers salaries. Not my job to pay someone else’s employees. Thule aren’t making me any money. Restaurant owners need less servers since they aren’t serving as many tables. Servers serving actually tables should get tipped accordingly, servers working carry out only should be paid a fair hourly wage by their boss.

[Anonymous]

Yes, I do. I did it before Covid, I did it during Covid, and yes, I am still doing it. Usually 10-15% but if it's a place I adore or I get really stellar service, I will go to 20%.

Usually 10-15% is really not much money. On a smaller order, say $20, we're talking a few dollars. And the order is more like $50, generally more effort went into putting it together as well so I don't mind the additional $5-10.

I do it because I've worked many service jobs in my life and I know those jobs can be grueling and that you are often not treated well by either customers or management (though obviously I try to avoid places I know to have poor management). It always meant something to me when people made the effort to leave a tip, even if it was just a few dollars. During a really tough shift, that could make the difference between going home defeated or feeling okay. I want to be able to do that for others. I also do it because I think it probably nets me better service on average. Also, most places I get take-out from tip out, so I can feel confident that my tip will go not just to the hostess or whoever hands me the bag, but to the kitchen staff as well.

I don't really get the "I can't afford it" argument. I mean, I get that 20% on an expensive order could be onerous. But here's the thing: if you are regularly getting $50-100 worth of takeout and find the extra $10-20 to be onerous, then... how are you affording so much expensive takeout? My family gets takeout about once a week, usually something simple like pizza or ramen or sandwiches, but during the pandemic we do occasionally get a fancier meal. That's what we can afford, tip included. When I hear people who get takeout 3-4 nights a week, or who regularly order from fancier places, complain that tipping is too expensive, I roll my eyes. Learn to cook! And if preparing your own meals more frequently is so hard, maybe that should tell you something about the value of the people who are preparing your meals for you during long shifts in hot kitchens.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:PP, I have even told my kids if they order $20-25 of pizza they need to tip $10. My son tips $10 on his $20 haircut — I give him the extra $5 since he pays for it himself.

Over tipping all the times - I have found people who do so are usually not well off but like to keep appearances
It makes them feel “rich” to give money

It’s usually people who remember what it feels like to do these types of jobs and how it made someone’s day to get a good tip.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I could be wrong, but I have assumed tips on take out food (which I charge on my credit card along with the food itself) are pooled and divided up among a number of employees. Many restaurants I frequent are open less than they used to be, so even if chefs, etc. make a better wage than wait staff, they are still making less money than precovid - if some of my tip goes to them as well as runners, etc, I am happy!

Why don't they articulate that?

[Anonymous]

I did tip on pickup at the height of COVID, but I don't normally tip on takeout. Aren't you supposed to tip only if things are good? Or am I supposed to inspect every dish when I pick something up?

This has nothing to do with 'can I afford it'. I don't go to best buy and tip 15%.

I hate the stupid mental calculations. If you want a mandatory tip, just add a surchange and call it what you want.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am shocked that people don’t tip on delivery orders. I tip a min of $10, especially since COVID. Grocery I tip $45-55. I am so grateful for their help.

Delivery? I thought we were talking about carry out.

[Anonymous]

I really like the $1 per entree, round up if apps, idea. I'm going to start doing that.

[Anonymous]

At our usual local sandwich place that has always been carryout and has remained busy, I tip $1 per sandwich. At a restaurant that is usually primarily dine-in, I definitely tip 20% or higher during the pandemic. During non-pandemic times it is more like 10-12%.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:At our usual local sandwich place that has always been carryout and has remained busy, I tip $1 per sandwich. At a restaurant that is usually primarily dine-in, I definitely tip 20% or higher during the pandemic. During non-pandemic times it is more like 10-12%.

Oh, and this is for takeout. For delivery we tip 20% or higher, pandemic or not.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:PP, I have even told my kids if they order $20-25 of pizza they need to tip $10. My son tips $10 on his $20 haircut — I give him the extra $5 since he pays for it himself.

Over tipping all the times - I have found people who do so are usually not well off but like to keep appearances
It makes them feel “rich” to give money

Not about appareances inmy case. I am well off and tip generously because I have had family members who had service jobs their entire lives and I know how extra cash can help.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:PP, I have even told my kids if they order $20-25 of pizza they need to tip $10. My son tips $10 on his $20 haircut — I give him the extra $5 since he pays for it himself.

Over tipping all the times - I have found people who do so are usually not well off but like to keep appearances
It makes them feel “rich” to give money

It’s usually people who remember what it feels like to do these types of jobs and how it made someone’s day to get a good tip.

I've never worked at a restaurant or anything like that. I was just taught to tip well because waitstaff earns less than minimum wage.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:PP, I have even told my kids if they order $20-25 of pizza they need to tip $10. My son tips $10 on his $20 haircut — I give him the extra $5 since he pays for it himself.

Over tipping all the times - I have found people who do so are usually not well off but like to keep appearances
It makes them feel “rich” to give money

Not about appareances inmy case. I am well off and tip generously because I have had family members who had service jobs their entire lives and I know how extra cash can help.

DP. I tip well because I worked as a waitress during the summers in college. I always tip well and even better during the pandemic since so I can well afford to and appreciate those who are working with the public during the pandemic. Thank you!