Tip or No tip? ...New to American culture

[shimshimhada]

Originally Posted by sharp1183

Uh-uh. I don't tip. I don't believe in it. If she don't make enough money, she can quit. I don't tip because society says I have to. I tip when somebody deserves a tip. When somebody really puts forth an effort, they deserve a little something extra. But this tipping automatically, that sh**'s for the birds. As far as I'm concerned, they're just doin their job. Do you know what this is? It's the world's smallest violin, playing just for the waitresses....


No, I tip...actually that's just from Quentin Terrantino's first movie, Reservoir Dogs...kind of a cult movie, but an interesting first 15 minutes with a pretty good tipping debate!

Mr. Pink rules.

[deutschmann59]

Originally Posted by shimshimhada

Mr. Pink rules.

Ha ha ha ha ha!!!!!

Can I be Mr. Purple instead???

Ha ha ha ha !!!!

I love that movie, but a lot of people says it sucks compared to Pulp Fiction...and their kind of right, but I still love it!

[shimshimhada]

Originally Posted by sharp1183

Ha ha ha ha ha!!!!!

Can I be Mr. Purple instead???

Ha ha ha ha !!!!

I love that movie, but a lot of people says it sucks compared to Pulp Fiction...and their kind of right, but I still love it!

"Well I don't know why I came here tonight,
I got the feeling that something ain't right,
I'm so scared in case I fall off my chair,
And I'm wondering how I'll get down the stairs,
Clowns to the left of me,
Jokers to the right, here I am,
Stuck in the middle with you."

[LEDZEP]

Originally Posted by sharp1183

No, I tip...actually that's just from Quentin Terrantino's first movie, Reservoir Dogs...kind of a cult movie, but an interesting first 15 minutes with a pretty good tipping debate!

It's funny, I was thinking the same thing before, and thinking that Shimshim should have been in that movie.

[deutschmann59]

You gonna bark all day, little doggie....or, are you going to bite?



A classic!!!!

Excuse me, I think I'm gonna throw that in and watch it right now!

[Nikki]

Great movie.

[LEDZEP]

Wait staff need tips to earn even close to a decent wage. Most wait staff (and I'm not talking about career waiters in NYC or LA at posh places) are unskilled and are either working through school, trying to help their spouse make ends meet, or trying to feed their kids. I'll be first in line to bash the lazy welfare culture, but if someone is trying the least I can do it throw in a few extra bucks. As far as I'm concerned it's just part of the price of dining out.

[LEDZEP]

Did I ever tell you about the time I was in this men's room... and I was holdin'... and these cops came in....

[MonacoBlueNJ]

I agree with Ledzep, tipping is part of eating out. However, I hear people I work with(teachers) that bartend or wait tables ob weekends and they complain about people that tip 20-25% calling them cheap. Expecting to make any type of decent money bringing food back and forth from a kitchen to a table is rediculous-women have been doing it for free for over 300 years.

It is an honest living, but lets face it-the only waitresses who make good tips are good looking or overly pleasant, which is fine, but don't act like its a hard job. You are basically being someone's bitch which most people skilled or over 25 will just refuse to do.

[vm]

Going back to the original question (which was the service advisor) as people has told you, tipping is not customary. Nevertheless, an alternative would be to bring something like a box of donuts to give to the techs (not the service advisor) which create some good blood to start with.

[Oz]

I would recommend not tipping the service advisor..


And yes I do tip at restaurants. Better service, better tip..Simple as that

[JSpira]

Originally Posted by skimo

I am about to drop my car for repair at the dealership. I just wanted to know if I should tip the supervisor (as courtesy) or not? If so, how much is a reasonable tip? (it is warranty repair so it should cost me $0)

I appologize for my ignorance of the American culture. But where I am from, Egypt, you have to be extremely carfefull who you tip. Tip the wrong person and its an insult, forget to tip the right person an you are an a** . Could not find TIP101 course in my college...

One suggestion: some people bring a box of donuts for the service advisor and mechanic (big box, so they can share). It´s really a question of showing thoughtfulness. Donuts might cost $5 or so but it will make a good impression if you say something nice along with it like "I just brought these along for you and the staff since I know you are working so hard on my problem".

A small kindness goes a long way.

[beamer]

I take my car into a different dealer than where I bought my car, so I don’t get a loaner when my car goes in. They do however drive me where I need to go and pick me up. It’s not usually far, maybe 10 minutes. I haven’t tipped the driver before, but feel that I should. Any thoughts?

[skimo]

Box of donuts is a great idea ! Thanks ! I am going to have to be carefull with the words so he doesn't think I am getting them just for the X5 (which I really want as a loaner) . I honestly am not doing it for the X5, I just like to have good first impressions...

so, chocolate or sugar? jk..

[3aficionado]

Originally Posted by LEDZEP

Gee, they must LOVE you. So, you don't ever eat at the same place twice - or you don't mind them spitting in your food?

I tend toward the other, I will overtip almost always. If I receive exceptionally poor service then I will make them aware by the size of my gratuity.. otherwise it's 20% plus. These people work their asses off for an incredibly low wage. Tips are essential to their income - not just a nice extra. A good server can make great money in tips, which helps weed out the bad ones - but when they do it is well deserved.

Ditto to that.

And to all you Mr. Pink's out there... you are cheap a$$es. I hope you enjoy the luge in your meals. If you are cheap I guarantee you already had a few whether you realize it or not. It doesn’t matter what lame excuses you have for not tipping or low tipping. If you can afford the kinds of cars we drive you should be able to pony up a couple extra bucks for those hard working, minimum hourly wage folks that are trying to make an honest living.

[eloso5]

Originally Posted by skimo

I am about to drop my car for repair at the dealership. I just wanted to know if I should tip the supervisor (as courtesy) or not? If so, how much is a reasonable tip? (it is warranty repair so it should cost me $0)

I appologize for my ignorance of the American culture. But where I am from, Egypt, you have to be extremely carfefull who you tip. Tip the wrong person and its an insult, forget to tip the right person an you are an a** . Could not find TIP101 course in my college...



Thanks
Skimo

So is it customary to tip a service advisor at a BMW dealership in Egypt?

[Robin_NL]

I tip 10/15% in restaurants and hotels.

[ase2dais]

Originally Posted by skimo

I just wanted to know if I should tip the supervisor (as courtesy) or not?

Tipping the Supervisors seems very ackward to me, and looks very bad, for this seems like a bribe. Mngment are the last ones to get TIP, for there are the ones that makes sure everyones does their job.

But generally tipping is not required, and you shouldnt start the trend, bcoz we dont like it to be a norm. ok!
...now on the other aspect, I occasionally have tipped the lower staff guys who washes my car when I bring it in just for a wash!
this is an incentive for them to take a little good care of my car, while I watch them bring it in the wash bay, dry it and vacuum it.
I figure 2 dollars is a great deal for a free car wash!

[fredtoo]

I used to work in a repair shop, doing oil changes and the like.
The customers who tipped got WAY better service.
For best results, tip the mechanic PRIOR to the service.

[Sho]

No need to tip for car services.

[noflash]

Well, here's a bit of trivia for ya.

Tip stands for To Insure Promptness.

In ye old days, there was a basket on the wall of ye old inn and how much you put in it dictated how much service you saw.

Somehow, the tip now comes after the service, but rest assured it is STILL BEFORE the next service.

I waited tables and bartended for about eight years. Good tippers get better service, stronger drinks, and even freebies.

[Nikki]

Yeah donuts or something of that nature are great because then the next time you come they will make sure that you are a very happy customer. My boyfriend said that there are some people that bring in muffins, or cookies, and stuff.