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Double dipping on tips

Joanie @Freelanzer (10782) • Canada 16 Mar 17

I have often agonized about tipping someone when tips are already included. We I go on a cruise or an all inclusive resort all gratuities have been included in the total package. However, I still see guests tipping and so I often...

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Do You ALWAYS Tip?

julito @antonbunot (11146) • Calgary, Alberta 16 Dec 15

One evening I was paying to the cashier the amount that my wife and I spent for self-serve dinner in a Chinese restaurant. The amount was something like $48.75. I asked the cashier why the amount seemed more than I expected....

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tip jars

jojobadillo @jojobadillo (149) • United States 21 Oct 11

it has been one of my pet peeves,...every time I go to Starbucks,Dunkin Donuts,Subway and numerous other establishments I notice that there's a TIP JAR sitting next to the cash register...I know that I don't have to give gratuity...

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Would you pay gratuity on a take out order?

kingparker @kingparker (9673) • United States 23 Jun 11

From my friend's opinion, a take out order from a restaurant shouldn't deserve any tip. Last time I went to this restaurant to order a take out order, I left $3.00 tip for the person who prepare my order. My friend told me when we...

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How much were you tipped?

SomeCowgirl @SomeCowgirl (32189) • United States 5 Aug 08

Well I have worked in two jobs where I was a waitress. In one I was paid gratuity as my official title was "Banquet Server" and tips were not usually given if ever. In the other I was given tips. At the job I was given tips, the...

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Do you tip hotel staff?

Kalikala @Kalikala (433) • United States 27 Apr 07

When you are staying in a hotel, and you call for extra pillows or something similar, do you tip the person who brings it to you? I work front desk at a hotel, and occasionally at night I have to run something up to a room. I'm...

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Tipping Service Staff -- Where does it end and begin?

breepeace @breepeace (3014) • Canada 17 Apr 07

I always tip when I go out to eat at a restaurant. Not necessarily fast food, but if I'm sitting and eating and there's a server bringing food and clearing away things then I'll always leave at least 15% but probably more if they...

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Why you should Tip...

Tip200 @Tip200 (17) • United States 15 Dec 06

Why should you tip? It is amazing how often this question is asked and debated. To me the answer is painfully obvious. When someone asks me why people should tip, I answer their question with a few of my own. Do you want hot...

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