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Gave co-worker my credit card to pick up something
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There is no good reason in the world why you can't just discuss this him in a totally non-accusatory way since it took you by surprise. Just be low key and matter of fact.
It's amazing how much direct communication helps.
Edit: Also, if the cost of this tip was evenly paid for by all, then we're really talking about a trivial amount and you may as well let the whole thing go.
It's amazing how much direct communication helps.
Edit: Also, if the cost of this tip was evenly paid for by all, then we're really talking about a trivial amount and you may as well let the whole thing go.
biggestmuff
Diamond Member
There's nothing trivial about the co-workers action. The only thing trivial is why the OP is asking an internet forum when he should be communication with his co-worker on the matter.
What? You authorized the charges when you gave the co-worker your card. I hope you aren't thinking about calling the card company to dispute the charge.
What was the total bill and how much cash did everyone give you?
What? You authorized the charges when you gave the co-worker your card. I hope you aren't thinking about calling the card company to dispute the charge.
What was the total bill and how much cash did everyone give you?
suse920
Diamond Member
While i wouldnt be pumped about this, he did use gas/time to go and pick up the wings. If it was more than five dollars then i might worry about it.
Also to those who dont tip for takeout, i think its called for in some situations. Obviously not a full 20% type deal, but a few bucks for packaging the food up and including sauces/ silverware why not.
If its thrown in a bag and handed to me, possibly any non paper change i get back.
All in all lesson learned, i'm sure you wont be giving him your card again.
Also to those who dont tip for takeout, i think its called for in some situations. Obviously not a full 20% type deal, but a few bucks for packaging the food up and including sauces/ silverware why not.
If its thrown in a bag and handed to me, possibly any non paper change i get back.
All in all lesson learned, i'm sure you wont be giving him your card again.
Whitecloak
Diamond Member
forget it.
I don't think the OP was trying to say that the tip amount was an unauthorized charge. He was saying that, while some may view the mere act of giving his co-worker his credit card as being dumb, because of his fraud protection, it wasn't as dumb as some may make it out to be. I think this was an unrelated tangent to the rest of the post, hence the parenthesis. I may be wrong, but that's how I read it.
I am not calling my credit card company to dispute anything. I am simply saying if anyone uses your credit card for an unauthorized transaction then the cardholder is not responsible. I added that because people in here think if someone has your credit card information and they use it you are SOL. So if my co-worker decided to stop by Best Buy and get a large 65" Plasma T.V I wouldn't be responsible for the bill.
The total was $48 and he gave $53.
The total was $48 and he gave $53.
IronWing
No Lifer
It depends, sometimes I do. Is the $5 really important or is this a control thing? If the $5 is really important and you feel you paid the full freight on it as opposed to the group splitting the $5 then talk to the guy. If it is just a control thing then consider it a lesson learned and don't be handing your credit card to nobody.
He was put in a socially awkward position and reacted (in your estimation) poorly.
There was a tip line on the CC receipt and he had to decide whtehr to put nothing or something. In a way he knew he was being observed (by you the CC owner) so he erred on the cautious 10% tip.
Maybe you should explain to him that you don't need to tip for carryout, instead of taking it as a personal insult.
Capt Caveman
Lifer
It's $5, who gives a shit.
Goosemaster
Lifer
It's not the card borrowers money to do with as they please. That said, certain situations call for on the spot changes, but if someone is borrowing my money tips and surcharges better be paid back as well.
In reality the $5 amount is something most of us would gloss over depending on the total cost, but this is more of an "analyze the mechanics of your finances and what gratuity means to you" BEFORE you allow this to happen without your consent.
For a pickup I never tip and would rag on my buddy if they did.
JulesMaximus
No Lifer
Let it go. You'd be a huge douche to bring this up at all.
JulesMaximus
No Lifer
Not everyone lives paycheck to paycheck and if you are you'd have to be the biggest dumbfuck on the planet to hand your debit card over to someone to pay for take out knowing you only have exactly the amount of the check to cover it.
Goosemaster
Lifer
A douche only because it would be their own fault [and unfair to the borrower] for not clearing it up in the first place:
"and don't tip"
"leave 10%"
"$45+tax and not a penny more"
Try it, it's easy...
Goosemaster
Lifer
agreed on both points but I cannot as easily forget $5 as it undercuts my entire savings goals.
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