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In response to "poll answer - eating Q-Doba take out from Wednesday - Mexican Gumbo for the win!" by JenBro

I saw that poll. Having a pat rule of not tipping on takeout orders is unwise if you plan on returning

Posted by con_carne Aug 2 '13, 10:03

or being a regular. If you like their food and know you're going to be seeing their faces again in nthe future, why not kick in a buck or two on a 20 dollar order once in a while. I got takeout all the time from two places at work, and I made sure to tip well at least once a week. It's just... why the eff not? I'm going to be going back, and I want these people to like me.

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At places like Chipotle, Subway, etc. I'll throw my spare change into the tip jar. If I'm getting takeout from a local restaurant, I'll tip a few - kelly Aug 2, 10:33 1
- The chain places is where I draw the line, I guess. I don't if I've ever even seen a tip jar at a Subway... -- nm - con_carne Aug 2, 10:43
I guess the closest I've gotten to a take out order in recent years is Papa Murphy's 'take and bake' and they don't get tipped. - Meg Aug 2, 10:13 3
- Right, the fast food chain restaurants don't count. And, I've never been to Papa Murphy's or QDoba. -- nm - con_carne Aug 2, 10:27 2
  - Q-Doba is good - but still new to me - I've had it maybe 4 times? wish it was closer - I might be a regular :) -- nm - JenBro Aug 2, 10:37 1
    - There is one near my momma's house, but she is a Chipotle woman -- nm - con_carne Aug 2, 10:55
I guess I've just always equated tipping with waiter/waitress/bartender - not a cashier? - JenBro Aug 2, 10:09 1
- Pretty much. The opportunity has to be there. But, if you're going to be a regular, you're going find a way to do it if you really want -- nm - con_carne Aug 2, 10:14
sometimes the waitress has more work to pack up a to go order esp if they are not known for to go orders -- nm - zeitgeist Aug 2, 10:08

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I saw that poll. Having a pat rule of not tipping on takeout orders is unwise if you plan on returning

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