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Jul 20, 2024 | 05:28 PM

#21

Maxpowers

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Originally Posted by aklim

In theory, I like that. In practice, it sucks. Some waitstaff are excellent and will make suggestions, try to accommodate your tastes, etc. Others pretty much take the order, dump the food on the table and walk off. Why should BOTH be paid the same? One case, I might go up to 20% and the other $0.05 so he/she/it doesn't think I forgot the tip. Would YOU want to be paid the same "fair wage" as your co-worker if you did a better job and were more productive than he/she/it or would you prefer to get a bigger raise because you keep the accounts with the company and get them to spend more with your company?

I hear what you're saying. The way it was described to me by our friends that live there is its more like a corporate comp model. Base salary determined by role with some flexibility. Then a semi annual bonus determined by the manager. Kinda like a tip.

Jul 20, 2024 | 09:59 PM

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aklim

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From: Hartford WI

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Originally Posted by Maxpowers

The downside of that is that the best way to a good "tip" is to be ok at your job and suck up to the manager. Seeing the workforce we have today and how their work attitude is, especially after Covid, I'm going to say that I prefer the "carrot and stick" approach. I don't care if you suck up to your manager. I need you to work hard for ME. If you don't, well, I have a way to punish you. I HATE to leave the place and have to pay your tip even if you were bad. My alternative is to make a stink with the manager to get my tip money back. This way, it is neat and clean with no shouting or getting upset. I just tip you $0.05 so you don't think I forgot the tip. A few hits like that, either you get the message and get better or leave. I'm good either way.

Just ate at a buffet style Brazilian steak house. Waitress was excellent. She even remembered our drinks and made sure I didn't have any REASONABLE requests for specials that weren't met. Before my drink ran out, she pounced on the cup. Not really pretty so that wasn't a factor but I gave her a 30% tip since she really tried hard.

Jul 21, 2024 | 10:43 AM

#23

Lee Hunt1919

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From: Newberg OR

I didn't tip the driver when my car was delivered but I did offer to meet him 20 miles away at a Walmart parking lot with easy access off I5. I live off a 2 lane rural road with a 600 foot long driveway. I probably saved him 3-4 hours time and got him back on the road within 20 minutes.

Jul 21, 2024 | 12:46 PM

#24

orca1946

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From: Hampshire, IL

If they drove it ---yes, If off a trailer with other cars --- no.

Jul 21, 2024 | 12:56 PM

#25

9sec

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From: nashville TN

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Originally Posted by orca1946

If they drove it ---yes, If off a trailer with other cars --- no.

have you ever loaded 8-14 cars on a trailer drove it 500-2500 miles delivered it without a scratch? I think not

Jul 21, 2024 | 05:18 PM

#26

Mad*Max

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Originally Posted by Maxpowers

When I was in Europe many countries have a no tip culture. In fact if you tip it can be considered an insult in some cases. This works because employees get a fair wage.

This was my experience in England, I was causing them confusion and making them upset when asked how to add tip to the bill.

Jul 26, 2024 | 03:59 PM

#27

Skid Row Joe

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Originally Posted by JAsVette

I don't know where else to post this so here goes. I'm having my 2014 delivered in a few days. It's being delivered by trailer 1800 miles away. Assuming all goes well, how much would you tip the driver?

Zero.

Their livery charge, is the total amount the delivery costs.

Jul 26, 2024 | 07:08 PM

#28

kodpkd

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From: Loveland

When the guy stops at your house and unloads your, new to you, car, you will know. When my car was delivered, he was super careful unstrapping it and backing it out, I knew he was a careful and did a good job. He was also the lower bidder on the transportation. You baby was delivered safe. I gave the guy $100. The guy works for someone else, so he only gets a fraction of the total charge.