Caution: Rant Tipping

I get tired of the tip jars too. I've started going up to the counter, reading the sign, paying for whatever, and reaching in the tip jar and taking a tip. When they ask why I did that, I respond "I did all the work getting whatever, you just cashed me out. Why should I give you money for running a cash register???" They shut up fast and I leave with a quarter off my bill.

I hadn't really noticed it.

Pizza places and ice cream places all have tip jars makes no sense to me. A cashier at a grocery store is that what you mean? Crazy he has a tip jar if that’s what you meant.

I do tip the salespersons and the delivery boys. The conditions are different. Here, the shop is such that these kids have to climb stairs several times each day. They still smile and do their job. It makes me feel sorry for them, so I tip them.

I'm thankful we don't share the same tip culture. I also don't like how VAT works there, it looks like I'd have to walk around with a calculator to know how much I'm really going to pay beforehand. No cashier would pack your bags here though, so it'd sort of make sense for me to pay a tip for such service if I let it happen, and if the cashier did a good job... of course. Otherwise, I usually pay a smile with a smile, a greeting with a greeting and a thank you with a thank you too and none dares complaining.

Tipping isn't common at all here. There are tip jars in some eating places but that's about all. We're always a bit at odds in Ireland, worrying about how much we're supposed to tip.

We pay at the pump. It is not asking for a tip yet.

It is here. Even the pizza places have a tip jar. They get paid minuend wage why do they need a tip on top of that.

Yes I have seen tip jars in some businesses here.

I totally agree. Last summer when Tammy and I went to lunch in Charleston, we stopped at a little grill, ordered at the counter and was suggested a tip while we were paying. I didn't like it and gave a small tip, but didn't realize that we not only paid at the counter, we picked up our food at the counter, and cleaned up our table. What in the world were we tipping for, much like your experience at the convenience store. I certainly won't fall for it again. I think it's a good idea for you to ask that clerk what he/she did to deserve a tip.

In my opinion, tipping happens because employers don't pay enough. Minimum wage is not a living wage today.

I agree with you. He shouldn't have a tip jar by the register. It seems tipping is included in the check now. Ridiculous, especially when you don't always get good service.

My neighbor went to Subway, and went inside to order. She said at the check-out, when she used her debit card, there was a place to add the tip. For a fast food sandwich?? And for 2 subs, it was $25.00 For 2 sadwiches? Granted, they are fairly big but this is ridiculous. I feel like everyone has their hand out, everywhere I go. Maybe we should start a new trend, Snowy. Go into a business or restaurant. Make a purchase. And then say, I need xx number of dollars for a tip, because I graced you with my presence! I spent money, now I want some money! It's all way out of hand.

I literally ONLY ti at reataurants when I get good service.

Our post office has a "tipping jar", the money collected goes to the charities. Often people pay cash at the post office and they do not want to keep in their pockets the 2 or 5 cents they receive back.

Tips are given in India too but if they force we are rude. I give tips to my cooking gas delivery boy as he cycles a long way to my house.

I've always had a problem with tipping. I'm not cheap...I just don't think tips are warranted in a lot of cases. Have a good week.

Tipping culture here is not like yours. We don't have the compulsion to tip nor do they ask for it. But one can always do it if they are happy with the service and wish to do so.