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Originally Posted by doublestuff
How does one determine which services get a tip, and which do not? I mean, the tow truck driver is getting paid a reasonable salary to do his job, why does he get a tip (notwithstanding some above-and-beyond level of service)? I work, I get a reasonable salary, but no one pays me extra for doing what I get paid to do already (I have ZERO exposure to our customers, I just make stuff).
While I don't approve of the system restaurant servers work in, I'll play that game, because their hourly rate generally sucks and they count on tips as the bulk of their income. And, I can base my tip on the level of service provided. But why am I expected to put a dollar in a jar at a coffee shop for someone who poured coffee into a cup? And why should I pay a tow truck driver extra for showing up and doing what he is already paid to do?
To me, a "tip" is supposed to be, "Man, that person really provided me with great service, and I'd like to thank them. Here's a buck, go buy a coke." Not me paying extra for something I've already paid for in order to supplement someone's salary.
I don't get it.
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Excellent point. Should we all get a tip for just showing up in the morning?
If the guy goes out of his way or provides some additional service unique to my car, etc, then sure, I can see a tip his way.
If I put out a tip jar associated with my job or even hinted that tips were accepted, I'd be quickly fired. Granted, it's not that kind of a job but I've had people give me an enormous "thank you" for doing what I do. I always think it sounds weird, it's just my job and I'm already paid for what I do.