I think it's reasonable to add a couple of bucks if they put together a nice bag with napkins and utensils for you. I never add a full 15% for take out.
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javachik - Dec 03, 2009 11:29:54 am PST #22754 of 30001
Our wings are not tired.
Cashmere - Dec 03, 2009 11:30:55 am PST #22755 of 30001
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I don't think tips are required for takeout but I always try to add a few bucks for the delivery driver. Definitely not as much as a sit-down meal. And I'm pretty sure most delivery people are paid higher wages than servers. And they don't have to split tips with bussers and bartenders.
edited to be clearer--I DO tip for take out but only a buck or two--for the person ringing me up and if they make sure I have chopsticks, etc.. Always tip for delivered.
Jesse - Dec 03, 2009 11:32:03 am PST #22756 of 30001
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Jessica - Dec 03, 2009 11:35:20 am PST #22757 of 30001
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If there's a tip jar, I'll leave coin change in it. Otherwise I don't think takeout requires a tip.
Polter-Cow - Dec 03, 2009 11:36:44 am PST #22758 of 30001
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I think it's reasonable to add a couple of bucks if they put together a nice bag with napkins and utensils for you.
Isn't that what they're supposed to do, though? I've never considered tipping for take-out. That seems like tipping your McDonald's cashier.
Gudanov - Dec 03, 2009 11:37:56 am PST #22759 of 30001
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I'll usually do a buck or two for takeout. I don't think it's required though.
tommyrot - Dec 03, 2009 11:39:21 am PST #22760 of 30001
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javachik - Dec 03, 2009 11:39:44 am PST #22761 of 30001
Our wings are not tired.
Isn't that what they're supposed to do, though?
Well, sit down servers are supposed to bring you food, but you tip them, dontcha?
Lee - Dec 03, 2009 11:42:32 am PST #22762 of 30001
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I tend to tip at the take out places I go to a lot, like the local sushi restaurants.
Gudanov - Dec 03, 2009 11:44:20 am PST #22763 of 30001
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I should clarify. For me it depends on the place. If it seems like the person doing the take-out orders is a bartender or wait-staff person, somebody who normally gets tips, then I throw in a buck or two. But I don't do it for a fast food place.