Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:They work for tips, dumbass.
Are tips at the coffee shop now the norm? Sometimes I tip if I use my card and the option comes up on the screen but other times I typically don't. Just like I don't tip at fast food restaurants (e.g. Shake Shack) or in general if I am getting take out or carrying my own food from the counter.
That aside, I had a barista who would frequently smile and make conversation with me AND give me free stuff (e.g. extra shots, large size when I ordered medium, extra cookies). I assumed she didn't give all customers free stuff and interpreted that as a sign that she liked me, but maybe she was angling for bigger tips too?