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gas station attendant

catter70 — Sat, 19 Mar 2022 14:14:35 GMT

If you live in a state that doesn't allow you to pump your on gas, do you give the attendant a tip for doing that?

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jackthebear — Sat, 19 Mar 2022 14:16:28 GMT

@catter70 wrote:
If you live in a state that doesn't allow you to pump your on gas, do you give the attendant a tip for doing that?

never thought about it,

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chrystaltree — Sat, 19 Mar 2022 14:19:15 GMT

Of course not. I never pump my own gas. Why would I tip someone for pumping gas? Although I think way back in time, when I was a little kid, people did that. But they routinely wash the windshield and checked tires back then. I was aware that there were states that didn't have self service pumps.

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meallen616 — Sat, 19 Mar 2022 14:20:04 GMT

@catter70,

Sometimes I do!

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MaverDaver — Sat, 19 Mar 2022 14:21:09 GMT

nope

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eddyandme — Sat, 19 Mar 2022 14:24:54 GMT

NO.

This tipping thing has gotten ridiculous! Tipping originated as an appreciation for someone going above and beyond, a showing of special consideration - not for doing their job!

Tipping is now out of control. I couldn't believe last week when in a subway there was a 'tip' button on the credit-card machine! Wonder if anyone's gonna start tipping you doctor for doing s/he's job next. In other words where does it end.

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kaydee50 — Sat, 19 Mar 2022 14:29:17 GMT

Why would I tip someone for doing what in 48??? other states I can do myself???

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Imaoldhippie — Sat, 19 Mar 2022 14:31:26 GMT

I did not know that there are states that do not allow you to pump your own gas. What states are they?

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proudlyfromNJ — Sat, 19 Mar 2022 14:39:57 GMT

NJ @Imaoldhippie

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Jacie — Sat, 19 Mar 2022 17:09:33 GMT

I haven't had full service at a station in over 40 years!

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pupwhipped — Sat, 19 Mar 2022 14:41:33 GMT

@proudlyfromNJ wrote:
NJ

I believe Oregon as well...unless it has changed. We lived there many years ago and I was certainly surprised when first realizing I was not allowed to pump my own gas. I kinda liked it. Ha!

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Janey2 — Sat, 19 Mar 2022 14:48:47 GMT

Always

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proudlyfromNJ — Sat, 19 Mar 2022 14:49:45 GMT

@pupwhipped wrote:
@proudlyfromNJ wrote:
NJ

I believe Oregon as well...unless it has changed. We lived there many years ago and I was certainly surprised when first realizing I was not allowed to pump my own gas. I kinda liked it. Ha!

@pupwhipped I thought Oregon recently changed that

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haddon9 — Sat, 19 Mar 2022 14:50:34 GMT

Do you give a tip to a cashier for ringing up a sale & bagging it?

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SharkE — Sat, 19 Mar 2022 14:51:43 GMT

probably cost even more then it does now if they have to hire people to do it/

I never did it till my husband died now I got to remember which # to push the button down on and only use one gas station brand. Phillips 66

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Sooner — Sat, 19 Mar 2022 14:57:59 GMT

I have pumped my own gas since before I could drive. Why on this blessed earth would one not be allowed to pump gas? Do you need a degree? Is it beyond the skills of the common folk?

To me that's like saying you can't get your own coke or Icee or use a vending machine alone. Do you have elevator opeators too?

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proudlyfromNJ — Sat, 19 Mar 2022 15:09:35 GMT

@Sooner wrote:
I have pumped my own gas since before I could drive. Why on this blessed earth would one not be allowed to pump gas? Do you need a degree? Is it beyond the skills of the common folk?

To me that's like saying you can't get your own coke or Icee or use a vending machine alone. Do you have elevator opeators too?

@Sooner It started in the forties for safety and never changed. I never in my life pumped gas and that's the way I like it. However it looks like it will be changing and putting even more people out of work.

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LdyBugz — Sat, 19 Mar 2022 15:20:08 GMT

Nope, no tip from me. No one ever tips me for anything I do. And all these self-service places should start tipping me for doing a job that should be done by their employees. Or how about a discount for checking myself out and bagging what I purchased?

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sunshine 919 — Sat, 19 Mar 2022 15:34:21 GMT

@chrystaltree wrote:
Of course not. I never pump my own gas. Why would I tip someone for pumping gas? Although I think way back in time, when I was a little kid, people did that. But they routinely wash the windshield and checked tires back then. I was aware that there were states that didn't have self service pumps.

I never thought of that either, although I never thought of tipping at starbucks either and I don't. I know that was off topic lol but the first time I saw a tip jar on a counter was at starbucks and I thought why lol However if I was in Oregon or someplace now where they pump your gas I probably would because I hate doing it. But I also remember when I was growing up the gas station attendant did everything, check oil, put oil in if you needed it, checked tires and put air in if you needed it and always wiped windshields and were very friendly. The trouble with being old school you remember how simple and nice things use to be and this was in Calif I guess all gas stations use to do it in every state

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sunshine 919 — Sat, 19 Mar 2022 15:40:23 GMT

@Sooner wrote:
I have pumped my own gas since before I could drive. Why on this blessed earth would one not be allowed to pump gas? Do you need a degree? Is it beyond the skills of the common folk?

To me that's like saying you can't get your own coke or Icee or use a vending machine alone. Do you have elevator opeators too?

Why would you want to lol. I hate it. I do remember elevator operators. I always thought that was cool. They were always well dressed and wore white gloves. Very nice. I also remember going to department stores and there was a lady in every department to help you, especially lingerie. I think all those things were nice. I also remember if you purchased something there was always a gift wrapping section where you could pay for fancy wrap or you could get a courtesy wrap. Nice days