Comments on: I want my two dollars! http://justagirlintheworld.com/i-want-my-two-dollars/ Designer, Author WordPress For Dummies Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:30:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: Rosie http://justagirlintheworld.com/i-want-my-two-dollars/#comment-168756 Rosie Tue, 11 Apr 2006 15:29:08 +0000 http://justagirlintheworld.com/2006/04/04/i-want-my-two-dollars/#comment-168756 OMG I hear ya!!! This topic is one that haunts my thoughts daily, everywhere I go, just like your shared thoughts above. It burns my tush when I think about it too much. I - personally - have always thought (maybe because it's how I was taught) that tipping is a way of saying, "Thank you for going above and beyond." or "I really appreciate that you showed extra effort for me." But nowadays, tipping isn't tipping, it's expected. I think these people need to be handed a card or for a card to be placed in their tip jar with one of the definitions for "tip -- A relatively <strong>small </strong>amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)." However... something inclines me to believe they wouldn't "get" it. OMG I hear ya!!! This topic is one that haunts my thoughts daily, everywhere I go, just like your shared thoughts above. It burns my tush when I think about it too much. I - personally - have always thought (maybe because it’s how I was taught) that tipping is a way of saying, “Thank you for going above and beyond.” or “I really appreciate that you showed extra effort for me.” But nowadays, tipping isn’t tipping, it’s expected. I think these people need to be handed a card or for a card to be placed in their tip jar with one of the definitions for “tip — A relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter).” However… something inclines me to believe they wouldn’t “get” it.

]]> By: Lori http://justagirlintheworld.com/i-want-my-two-dollars/#comment-168515 Lori Mon, 10 Apr 2006 19:48:41 +0000 http://justagirlintheworld.com/2006/04/04/i-want-my-two-dollars/#comment-168515 That would have totally pissed me off! And no, people should NOT tip the people at Starbucks. Pft. They should not be allowed to put a tip jar/cup out on the counter. I'm so tired of all the greed in this country, not to mention the ungratefulness on top of it. That would have totally pissed me off! And no, people should NOT tip the people at Starbucks. Pft. They should not be allowed to put a tip jar/cup out on the counter. I’m so tired of all the greed in this country, not to mention the ungratefulness on top of it.

]]> By: Astro http://justagirlintheworld.com/i-want-my-two-dollars/#comment-167428 Astro Fri, 07 Apr 2006 17:32:59 +0000 http://justagirlintheworld.com/2006/04/04/i-want-my-two-dollars/#comment-167428 I don't mind them asking if I want change or not if it's done tactfully. If it comes in the whatchamacallit and it's just sitting near the edge (not over the edge), then I don't mind them asking just because I can see people having it there and waiting for change. If you open it and ask, then that's pushing it a bit... I don’t mind them asking if I want change or not if it’s done tactfully. If it comes in the whatchamacallit and it’s just sitting near the edge (not over the edge), then I don’t mind them asking just because I can see people having it there and waiting for change. If you open it and ask, then that’s pushing it a bit…

]]> By: John Burgess http://justagirlintheworld.com/i-want-my-two-dollars/#comment-167422 John Burgess Fri, 07 Apr 2006 16:39:47 +0000 http://justagirlintheworld.com/2006/04/04/i-want-my-two-dollars/#comment-167422 I'll instantly deduct half of a potential tip if the waiter/waitress asks, "Do you want change?" when I put down cash to pay a bill. Doesn't matter if I'm waiting for a nickle or 19.95: Ask me if I want change and you lose. Not bringing me the correct amount of change--say, ignoring the .35 that's due--will result in a tip of 0% and sharp words. I've worked in enough restaurants, cafes, and bars to understand the importance of tipping to the individual's bottom line. I'll even leave a tip in cash for a bill paid on a card to make sure that the waitperson gets the tip--not the company. But service is service. It's not a license to steal and it's not a license to try to squeeze money out of a client. I’ll instantly deduct half of a potential tip if the waiter/waitress asks, “Do you want change?” when I put down cash to pay a bill. Doesn’t matter if I’m waiting for a nickle or 19.95: Ask me if I want change and you lose.

Not bringing me the correct amount of change–say, ignoring the .35 that’s due–will result in a tip of 0% and sharp words.

I’ve worked in enough restaurants, cafes, and bars to understand the importance of tipping to the individual’s bottom line. I’ll even leave a tip in cash for a bill paid on a card to make sure that the waitperson gets the tip–not the company.

But service is service. It’s not a license to steal and it’s not a license to try to squeeze money out of a client.

]]> By: Lisa http://justagirlintheworld.com/i-want-my-two-dollars/#comment-167389 Lisa Fri, 07 Apr 2006 14:58:04 +0000 http://justagirlintheworld.com/2006/04/04/i-want-my-two-dollars/#comment-167389 heh! I'll tip ya for that one ;) heh! I’ll tip ya for that one ;)

]]> By: Astro http://justagirlintheworld.com/i-want-my-two-dollars/#comment-167388 Astro Fri, 07 Apr 2006 14:55:20 +0000 http://justagirlintheworld.com/2006/04/04/i-want-my-two-dollars/#comment-167388 =p~ =p~

]]> By: Jeanette http://justagirlintheworld.com/i-want-my-two-dollars/#comment-167269 Jeanette Fri, 07 Apr 2006 05:31:32 +0000 http://justagirlintheworld.com/2006/04/04/i-want-my-two-dollars/#comment-167269 Oh, Lisa, I see where you're going with this. You just want to meet me, I know what you're up to. You want me to rape your ear before I lick your purple skin. *leer* Oh, Lisa, I see where you’re going with this. You just want to meet me, I know what you’re up to. You want me to rape your ear before I lick your purple skin. *leer*

]]> By: Lisa http://justagirlintheworld.com/i-want-my-two-dollars/#comment-166887 Lisa Wed, 05 Apr 2006 18:43:54 +0000 http://justagirlintheworld.com/2006/04/04/i-want-my-two-dollars/#comment-166887 *scream* you just quoted on of my FAVORITE movie quotes of ALL time! George from My Best Friend's Wedding! Every girl should have a George!! Oh, and thanks :) I'm glad to hear it's purple! haha! I used to tip at Starbucks.. because, like you, they knew what I wanted and usually had it fixed up and ready to go before I hit the drive through speaker because they knew me and saw me driving across the parking lot lol But, since we bought the <a href="http://justagirlintheworld.com/2005/04/03/starbucks-italia/" rel="nofollow">Starbucks Italia</a> - I barely go to Starbucks anymore, unless I'm traveling - because it's so much cheaper to make my latte's at home now (plus, I hafta off-set the cost of that monster). Now I go to my local STarbucks and I don't know any of the staff they have there anymore.. they don't know me and don't do anything overly exceptional to warrant a tip. 4 bucks for coffee? That's enough cashola outta my pocket. *scream* you just quoted on of my FAVORITE movie quotes of ALL time! George from My Best Friend’s Wedding! Every girl should have a George!! Oh, and thanks :) I’m glad to hear it’s purple! haha!

I used to tip at Starbucks.. because, like you, they knew what I wanted and usually had it fixed up and ready to go before I hit the drive through speaker because they knew me and saw me driving across the parking lot lol

But, since we bought the Starbucks Italia - I barely go to Starbucks anymore, unless I’m traveling - because it’s so much cheaper to make my latte’s at home now (plus, I hafta off-set the cost of that monster).

Now I go to my local STarbucks and I don’t know any of the staff they have there anymore.. they don’t know me and don’t do anything overly exceptional to warrant a tip. 4 bucks for coffee? That’s enough cashola outta my pocket.

]]> By: Joelle http://justagirlintheworld.com/i-want-my-two-dollars/#comment-166884 Joelle Wed, 05 Apr 2006 18:37:04 +0000 http://justagirlintheworld.com/2006/04/04/i-want-my-two-dollars/#comment-166884 Oh and btw, forgive me if I'm slow with this, but I LOVE this new layout. Love the color, love the layout... the shoes, the bag. Love it all. :) Oh and btw, forgive me if I’m slow with this, but I LOVE this new layout. Love the color, love the layout… the shoes, the bag. Love it all. :)

]]> By: Joelle http://justagirlintheworld.com/i-want-my-two-dollars/#comment-166883 Joelle Wed, 05 Apr 2006 18:36:19 +0000 http://justagirlintheworld.com/2006/04/04/i-want-my-two-dollars/#comment-166883 I'm a guilty tipper. Even if I know that the tip should be included, I always over-tip. Stupid, I know. I will tip at Starbucks, but usually only at "my Starbucks". The people know me there and they usually know how I like it and they'll make it "special"or whatever. So I make sure to tip them for the service. But otherwise, no. Heh, we put that little "wishlist tip jar" thing on our site as a joke. I mean, I would never expect our clients to tip us. Sometimes they do... they're extra-happy or just nice people, but overall that would be ludicrous to give someone a price and then expect them to tip me on top of it. LOL. In a way, isn't everyone in the 'service industry'? I mean, isn't your job the service part? I know that some places and some states give wait-staff the short end of the stick. But in places like Quizno's or whatever, they're getting that hard-earned $5.75 by makin' my sammich. It may seem dick, but hey, I've worked my fair share of crap minimum wage jobs. I got out. Serve it up! I’m a guilty tipper. Even if I know that the tip should be included, I always over-tip. Stupid, I know.

I will tip at Starbucks, but usually only at “my Starbucks”. The people know me there and they usually know how I like it and they’ll make it “special”or whatever. So I make sure to tip them for the service. But otherwise, no.

Heh, we put that little “wishlist tip jar” thing on our site as a joke. I mean, I would never expect our clients to tip us. Sometimes they do… they’re extra-happy or just nice people, but overall that would be ludicrous to give someone a price and then expect them to tip me on top of it. LOL.

In a way, isn’t everyone in the ’service industry’? I mean, isn’t your job the service part? I know that some places and some states give wait-staff the short end of the stick. But in places like Quizno’s or whatever, they’re getting that hard-earned $5.75 by makin’ my sammich. It may seem dick, but hey, I’ve worked my fair share of crap minimum wage jobs. I got out. Serve it up!

]]> By: Lisa http://justagirlintheworld.com/i-want-my-two-dollars/#comment-166881 Lisa Wed, 05 Apr 2006 18:04:36 +0000 http://justagirlintheworld.com/2006/04/04/i-want-my-two-dollars/#comment-166881 Mikey - - that ALWAYS slays me! Room service always adds in gratuity and the room service staff always stands around waiting for their tip. I won't do it. Ever. They can be persistent, though... they'll stand around and wait and wait - - once I actually had to say "I'm not tipping you, not with the 18% gratuity auto-added to my bill." Not just no... but Heeellllll no! Mikey - - that ALWAYS slays me! Room service always adds in gratuity and the room service staff always stands around waiting for their tip. I won’t do it. Ever.

They can be persistent, though… they’ll stand around and wait and wait - - once I actually had to say “I’m not tipping you, not with the 18% gratuity auto-added to my bill.”

Not just no… but Heeellllll no!

]]> By: Lisa http://justagirlintheworld.com/i-want-my-two-dollars/#comment-166880 Lisa Wed, 05 Apr 2006 18:02:47 +0000 http://justagirlintheworld.com/2006/04/04/i-want-my-two-dollars/#comment-166880 Sodapop - I'd drop a few dollars in your tip jar, for sure :) And I always tip my hairstylist. However, once - several months back.. my stylist wasn't available for 3 weeks and I was having a color emergency - so I went with another stylist. She did my color - - which is really just highlights..not an overall color. Anyways, I get 'thin' highlights.. not 'chunky' ones.. cuz I don't like the way the chunky ones look. She was pleasant enough. But when the color came off and she dried my hair - - it was very apparent that I got the chunky highlights.. even though I must have said it 10 times prior to her applying the color that I want 'thin' highlights... her reply was always "I know - Jenny has that on your card in bold: THIN" So, she can read but can't comprehend? I tipped her... but only tipped her 10% instead of my usual 20-25%. She knew the minute teh color came off that I was NOT happy at all. I told her I wasn't happy at all. But at the register.. when I handed her the tip? She actually looked at it, then looked at me and ACTUALLY said : "Well, that's not very much at all" in a disapproving tone! I replied with "You get a thin tip for chunky highlights" Sodapop - I’d drop a few dollars in your tip jar, for sure :)

And I always tip my hairstylist. However, once - several months back.. my stylist wasn’t available for 3 weeks and I was having a color emergency - so I went with another stylist. She did my color - - which is really just highlights..not an overall color. Anyways, I get ‘thin’ highlights.. not ‘chunky’ ones.. cuz I don’t like the way the chunky ones look.

She was pleasant enough. But when the color came off and she dried my hair - - it was very apparent that I got the chunky highlights.. even though I must have said it 10 times prior to her applying the color that I want ‘thin’ highlights… her reply was always “I know - Jenny has that on your card in bold: THIN”

So, she can read but can’t comprehend?

I tipped her… but only tipped her 10% instead of my usual 20-25%. She knew the minute teh color came off that I was NOT happy at all. I told her I wasn’t happy at all.

But at the register.. when I handed her the tip? She actually looked at it, then looked at me and ACTUALLY said : “Well, that’s not very much at all” in a disapproving tone!

I replied with “You get a thin tip for chunky highlights”

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