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fridycat
09-29-2011, 03:04 AM
when I go to a restaurant to pick up a carry out order - sometimes just walk up teriyaki or carryout at regular restaurant, I usually tip per entree - like $1 per person I am ordering for- the counter person usually seems pleased, but I am beginning to wonder. My favorite teriyaki palce has a tip jar and I don't see many people dropping anything in. What about like at Cheesecake Factory curbside service where the waitress has to actually bring your order out and then go in and out again to make change or charge? I usually do $2 or more there depending on # entrees. I have always assumed that carry out people get ignored, but now I am wondering if I have been a cheapskate? These amounts probably represent between 10-15%

jamesglewisf
09-29-2011, 09:16 AM
I personally don't think you need to tip anything. I worked in a restaurant for 5 years and never expected a tip for takeout. Tipping is for people who take your order, bring your food, keep your drink refilled, etc.

From http://tipguide.org/iPhone/rest-takeout.php

Takeout
If you get good service, in other words, the waiter gets and packages the food, then at your choice you can tip $1-2 or up to 10%. Nothing is really necessary.

Dude111
10-05-2011, 09:05 PM
No i dont think so either.....

We sometimes order like that and when the waitress/waiter brings the food out,we just pay for the meal.....