[DSouth]

I'm a former restaurant industry employee(front and back house). I never tip for take out. It takes no more special effort to plate the food in a to-go box then on china. If anything it often times takes less effort and skill to throw something in a box. And as far as gathering up plastic forks and napkins.....nah, that doesn't merit any special compensation. On the other hand if I sit down and have a server, it's always a 20% tip, provided it is decent service. I remember what it was like on the other side.