Tipping on takeout?
We have been picking up dinner a lot lately. How much do you recommend tipping?
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8 Comments:
I usually do the regular 20 percent when I get take out.
pjracz10 at 7:02AM on 05/01/09
10-20%, depending on the place, how much I like it, how good the service is, etc. The Waiter at Waiter Rant recommends tipping around half of what you would for table service.
thepictsie at 7:56AM on 05/01/09
I don't tip if I pick it up, but we do if they deliver .. 20 percent
goodcooker at 8:56AM on 05/01/09
Isn't a tip based on service?
I did work in the food industry for a number of years and I did appreciate the tips I received however, I generally tip because the service was great not because it was expected.
Callyn at 11:25AM on 05/01/09
This is my rule-of-thumb:
I get "regular" takeout from a favourite place (like my local northern-chinese rest) I tip lots and send christmas cards so they remember me as a customer. Remember: Karma!? Maybe I'm too optimistic
But other than that I would tip based on the above discression and because the FOOD IS GOOD! But I'm a bit too generous some times ahah I bought my city transit-driver a coffee on christmas haah
hungrychristel at 11:53AM on 05/01/09
Generally, when I get take-out, I tip 10% unless there was some attitude involved, then I don't tip. If I had a lot of questions or I am served tea/water while I wait, frequently the case, it can be 20%.
If you plan on being a regular or are a regular, I think leaving a token of gratitude is nice if it is warranted.
Some people really do remember. We'll often get a free side at some of the places we frequent. On occasion, we've gotten a free entree and it's left at -- tell us how you like it. Customer leaves with more food, and they get input on a new dish.
Cassaendra at 12:20PM on 05/01/09
When I get take out I always and I mean always wait with a beer or 2 and then get something to go for home, the Bf always eats at the place. Therefore I tip 20 percent.
pjracz10 at 2:41AM on 05/03/09
Tipping for takeout is totally optional. Whatever you feel is fair is "right." If you order food and it gets delivered right away, piping hot and delicious, throw a bucket of money at the delivery guy. When you pick up takeout, same thing - if it's hot, fresh and fast, you can tip a small amount just to say "hey, great job!" It's not, however, considered "mandatory" to tip when you pick up food, as is tipping at the table or tipping a delivery guy. It's strictly gravy.
therealchiffonade at 5:13AM on 05/05/09