Tipping for take out?

[mugs]

Originally posted by: malcontent

Originally posted by: Naustica

Originally posted by: malcontent
No tipping for take out. In fact, the food should be cheaper than if you dine in. Less effort required on their part.

Takeout containers and supplies are not free. It's also time consuming to pack takeout.

This is true, but I would think that these costs are less than the labor costs of a waiter/waitress, and the cost of the water and dish washing services, etc.

Labor costs of a waiter/waitress are pretty minimal... in most states they ~$2 an hour, so if a waiter covers 4 tables that's $.50 a table.

 

[ponyo]

Originally posted by: malcontent

Originally posted by: Naustica

Originally posted by: malcontent
No tipping for take out. In fact, the food should be cheaper than if you dine in. Less effort required on their part.

Takeout containers and supplies are not free. It's also time consuming to pack takeout.

This is true, but I would think that these costs are less than the labor costs of a waiter/waitress, and the cost of the water and dish washing services, etc.

Labor cost in restaurants is subsidized by customer tips.

 

[SampSon]

Never ever tip on a take out order, unless you're a sucker who likes to be parted with your money for no reason.