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05-22-2023 09:33 PM
@kaydee50 wrote:We don't have a car so I wouldn't know about this particular situation but if I did have a car and a store employee helped me with my groceries, I doubt I would give him/her anything unless he/she did something exceptional. What else does this employee do? I would expect helping customers would be part of the job description.
I am curious......how do you manage without a car ?
05-22-2023 09:40 PM
Flame away, but if the employee is on the clock and being paid accordingly, I don't see why they would need to be tipped in this situation.
05-22-2023 09:53 PM
I get my groceries put in the back of the car because I have a sciatic nerve issue. There is no tipping at our grocery store.
05-22-2023 11:02 PM - edited 05-22-2023 11:06 PM
Whenever this question has come up, it always results in those who tip and those who think it's part of the person's job. What I have taken away from these threads is that there appears to be a regional aspect to this--local custom, whatever it may be called.
In the end, it's a personal choice and everyone should do what they feel is right. What I do in NYC is probably very different than what I might do if I lived elsewhere and had different experiences while growing up
05-22-2023 11:23 PM - edited 05-22-2023 11:32 PM
No, I don't . All this attitude with people now a days demanding / expecting a tip for just
doing the job they are already receiving a salary for is so pathetic.
You can check with the store , but honestly if there is an employee who is extra nice and you want to do something give them a cup cake .
I load all my own items or my husband does , except on a occasion when I am alone buying bags of garden mulch or raised bed garden soil that are wet from rain which makes them much heavier. I have had numerous people that I did not know help me llift garden supplies in my vehicle . There are many gentlemen in this world !
05-22-2023 11:27 PM
I think it's just part of their job. If I had a lot of heavy bags AND someone went out of their way to help me I would probably offer a small tip.
05-23-2023 12:07 AM
A few months ago i was getting gas at a station where the attendant pumps for customers. My change was $3 and the young attendant asked if I wanted change. I did and got a strange look along with my change. I was sort of surprised. BTW at Christmas time we always give the attendant (not this one) a $20 bill. This young man is so nice, friendly and respectful.
05-23-2023 12:21 AM - edited 05-23-2023 09:42 AM
At Darden restaurants like Olive Garden and the newly acquired Ruth's Chris, the designated curbside carrier receives a higher hourly wage than indoor table servers.
Putting your order in a bag, checking that it's complete and carrying it to your car takes maybe five minutes. So different than waiting on you for a leisurely hour-long dinner.
05-23-2023 05:57 AM
I only had to have help a couple times, so I'm not up on all that is expected these days. However, when I did get help I did tip. I think it's good to offer a couple $$ for the help.
05-23-2023 07:49 AM
@Danky2 wrote:
@kaydee50 wrote:We don't have a car so I wouldn't know about this particular situation but if I did have a car and a store employee helped me with my groceries, I doubt I would give him/her anything unless he/she did something exceptional. What else does this employee do? I would expect helping customers would be part of the job description.
I am curious......how do you manage without a car ?
I have lived most of my life in large cities so need for a car. We walk everywhere and have a "dolly" to carry heavy items. We also have the option of having items delivered.
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