Do you tip at Starbucks?

bigbet1234 · Apr 19, 2010

I rarely go there, but when I do I get a green tea.

Very little effort in making my tea. I usually tip my change, but I can't see tipping a $1 for a $1.95 tea.

TomGshotput · Apr 19, 2010

I actually think the workers at a lot of places like that would do a lot better if they just labeled the jar "spare change" rather than tips. Coffee shops, ice cream stands, gas station, McDonalds, newsstand. . .

CoachCB · Apr 19, 2010

I give the change...usually.

What I don't get though, is at a bar, most people gladly tip - at least - $1 per beer. That is WAY less effort than making a tea or latte!!

Those employees make less than $8/hour, I don't mind throwing in the change. If they get enough of those, their salary plus tips puts them well over $10/hour...which isn't too bad for working in a coffee shop....

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Illini · Apr 19, 2010

Nope.

bigbet1234 · Apr 19, 2010

Never really thought about it. But yea, doesnt take much effor to open a beer bottle.

Illini · Apr 19, 2010

CoachCB said:
I give the change...usually.

What I don't get though, is at a bar, most people gladly tip - at least - $1 per beer. That is WAY less effort than making a tea or latte!!

Those employees make less than $8/hour, I don't mind throwing in the change. If they get enough of those, their salary plus tips puts them well over $10/hour...which isn't too bad for working in a coffee shop....

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Cocktail waitresses and bartenders are the most overpaid workers on the planet. And most of them are bad people. They expect that if they hand you a $2.50 bottle of Bud Light, that you give them $4 and let them keep a 60% tip. And then they complain and talk shit about you if you don't.

festeringZit · Apr 19, 2010

Nope.

bigbet1234 · Apr 19, 2010

Agree completely. Although i am guilty of over tipping.

Most think they are entitled to that 50%+ tip.

Illini said:
Cocktail waitresses and bartenders are the most overpaid workers on the planet. And most of them are bad people. They expect that if they hand you a $2.50 bottle of Bud Light, that you give them $4 and let them keep a 60% tip. And then they complain and talk shit about you if you don't.

bigbet1234 · Apr 19, 2010

Hell, also sporting events. Beers are $7.25 at a Reds game, ridiculous.

Hard to tip while paying what yo can get a 6 pack for, for 1 beer

Illini · Apr 19, 2010

bigbet1234 said:
Agree completely. Although i am guilty of over tipping.

Most think they are entitled to that 50%+ tip.

I usually give it to them also. But only because I'm a wuss and I know it's expected. Much better to start a tab and then tip 20% at the end of the night. That's what everyone should do.

TomGshotput · Apr 19, 2010

In some ways it is extremely fucked up that in some arenas tipping is not seen as optional. What is cool, is that using those services is completely optional

While I'll leave a big tip, the total money I spend on tipping is very low

Dante · Apr 19, 2010

if she is hot and friendly I tip her if not then nothing

nhoj · Apr 19, 2010

I never even been in one before I sit outside and leach the internet when i have too.

basesAREloaded · Apr 20, 2010

The Big Mans' take on tipping @ Starbucks...

mtrmedia.com/brooklyn/2006/03/the-kid-from-brooklyn-starbucks-stick-it-up-your-.html

quantumleap · Apr 20, 2010

There's a sandwich shop that I visit for lunch 2 or 3 times a week. The guys always treat me well so I tip them every time.

At a Chipotle restaurant the girl behind the counter always asks me how I'm doing and engages in small talk with me. I always tip her.

I would tip anyone who treated me like this but everywhere else I go the counter person is cold. No tip for you!

Edit: I forgot, there is a Quizno's by me and the ladies smile when I come in. I think it's because I make a big deal out of their smile and give them a dollar just for smiling.

VIEJODINOSAUR · Apr 20, 2010

A 20 Baht tip over here is gold....(75cents)

Buys you a good thai dinner and other stuff...and the service people are happy to get it...

I tip for all service over here, including laundry...

Betallsports · Apr 20, 2010

I don't Drink Starbucks, so I Don't Tip there.

I think it's the worst Coffee in the World :>(

Fishhead · Apr 20, 2010

Dante said:
if she is hot and friendly I tip her if not then nothing

:lolBIG::lolBIG:

shiz · Apr 20, 2010

Hell freaking no.

Presto · Apr 20, 2010

Aside from waitstaff, tipping someone for just doing their job never made sense to me, at least here in America. If I notice they are somehow putting in extra effort, I will toss them a bone.