Is Tipping in NYC Out of Control?

[GoHuskies]

Originally Posted by Krb212

Asking for tips Has gotten out of control! Recently I saw a tip jar at a Western Union check cashing place! Even on those iPad apps that the cashier turns around to you after ordering takeout or picking a few cupcakes out. Seriously? Everyone wants an extra dollar or two on the street or even if you’re waiting on line at Starbucks someone asks you for money or to buy them a pastry. Before you enter a McDonald’s someone holds the door open for you and asks for money. It’s everywhere! Fresh Direct, prime now wants $5 tip per order, counter people for ringing up a purchase, taxis, homeless, etc

So what... ban tipping?

Ban everything!

Next thread title will be banning things in NYC is out of control.

[BeerGeek40]

Originally Posted by pierrepont7731

I recall back in the day, you tipped for table service, not counter service. Now you can't go anywhere without a tip jar being around or the tip essentially being expected just for taking an order. I ordered a cortado a little while ago from Joe Coffee. The cashier was nice and pleasant, but seemed to be that way so that people would tip her. I found it off putting because being courteous should be expected. When I have a customer that I'm taking care of I'm always courteous and certainly don't expect anything for essentially doing my job. Discuss...

Ask George Costanza about that one.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svWjtDhGQFg

[pierrepont7731]

Originally Posted by BeerGeek40

Ask George Costanza about that one.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svWjtDhGQFg

LMAO... Hilarious...

[jad2k]

Originally Posted by GoHuskies

So what... ban tipping?

Ban everything!

Next thread title will be banning things in NYC is out of control.

Actually excessive tipping and expectations of receiving a tip - just for doing your job- is very problematic. NyWriterDude had a point that it’s akin to bribery. In countries where bribery is common, expected and an accepted part of the culture, nothing gets done unless you *do* bribe.

For example my cousin is in town from a “develoing country” He was saying how challenging it is to get anything done becase everyone expects extra money. That you in fact need to have two budgets, the cost of the service and your bribe budget.

Even when you deal with officials, you’re still not safe becase you need spare money on hand to make sure he or she doesn’t create a bigger problem for you. Get stopped by the police, better have some spare bills on hand. Need to go to the electric company to pay your electricity bill, better make sure you have extra money added to ensure payment is processed promptly to avoid shut off.

That’s exactly why tipping can become a problem. Especially when people start expecting to revive extra money just for doing their job.

[kenwo88]

Originally Posted by NycLaidBack

It’s only considered out of control if the costumer is cheap.

From what I see, only people who worked a job that involved tip, understand the importance of it.

If it becomes the expectation where you really had to pay tips for take-out at the counter, I'd rather get it delivered instead and pay the tip to the delivery guy. In that case, the delivery person brings it to me while I chill at home.