Sorry another tipping question - I know I’ve asked others

[ozliz]

I am at universal studios at the moment and saw the Goo Goo Dolls perform last night. When I bought a shirt after the show, there was an option to tip the staff member selling the shirts. Is this normal? There was both a tip jar (actually it was a box) and a tip button on the credit card machine. While he was working very hard to get through the queue quickly, I didn’t think merchandise sales people were tipped positions???!

 

[JaxDad]

Is this normal?

It seems like the “new normal.” When I carried cash, I often threw a buck or two in the jar. Now, I’m probably 50-50 on adding a credit card tip to retail purchases. I do like to reward hard-working and courteous folks, plus it’s so little from me, but adds up to something potentially significant for them.

 

[mjkacmom]

I think there are so many electronic payment methods that just have a tipping option and so many folks are getting bent out of shape about them. I‘m a hood tipper, all 5 of my kids have worked tipped positions, but I do not feel any pressure to tip a tshirt seller.

 

[jo-jo]

A few years ago, we had an someone come to put in an outlet for our new stove. At the end, when paying, there was a line for tipping. Ummmm with him standing there , working on our house...ummmmm. We did tip 10% but felt somewhat pressured.

 

[legler2250]

It's difficult to abstract yourself from the social pressures and expectations of tipping, especially when it come to a man standing in your house! Certainly keeps life interesting.

 

[luvnwdwgal]

I haven’t been to a concert in decades but back in the 70’s they always had tip jars at the t-shirt tables.

 

[RedAngie]

I wouldn’t be surprised if 0% of the electronic tips at the concert go to the workers. They’re probably split between the venue and the concession owners.

Cash tips in jars might be split among the employees.

 

[Cannot_Wait_4Disney]

 

[Cannot_Wait_4Disney]

 

[_19disnA]

Have seen a few tip jars in some places but really don't see the point such as a fast food restaurant. I think tipping has gotten out of hand in many places. If I hire a repairman to do some job around the house, they provide a quote ahead of time for what it will cost and that is what I pay them. IF I ask him to do extra tasks or help move some heavy applicance that was not part of the quote, I would be more inclined to tip him. If he just does the work that was quoted........ummm no tip.

 

[Micca]

I'm generally fine with tipping people who are providing a service (bringing food to my table, making cocktails, schlepping luggage at a resort) but I'm not tipping for a simple retail transaction. Buying clothing, no matter what the venue, is not a tippable job. I hope our Aussie friend doesn't stress over this and gets to enjoy a fun vacation.

 

[Karin1984]

It is the start (or maybe halfway there), to make everything a tipped position. Which probably encourages companies not to increase wages.
Wouldn't be surprised that in the future others will have a tip jar, imagine nurses, teachers, lifeguards.

 

[Boopuff]

I'm happy to tip if you're providing me a direct, helpful service: luggage, delivery etc. But for standing behind an counter, tapping in my order.... nope. I wish this trend would end

 

[Starport Seven-Five]

This has been common for a while. I remember seeing a tip jar at shows 20 years ago (although it was with bands that were much smaller than the Goo Goo Dolls).

 

[Cannot_Wait_4Disney]

I really don't mind tip jars at fast food places or at the t shirt stand at concerts. I simply don't put a thing in them and move on. There really isn't any reason to get worked up about it.

 

[mjkacmom]

I really don't mind tip jars at fast food places or at the t shirt stand at concerts. I simply don't put a thing in them and move on. There really isn't any reason to get worked up about it.

I think folks really overthink this.

 

[leebee]

To me, it's a question of the type of job, not what the person is being paid. Many service industry jobs pay below minimum wage and are considered tipped positions. I do NOT leave a tip at the convenience store, McD's type places, retail outlets. These folks are paid minimum wage and I don't consider it up to me to help raise their incomes. I don't tip out of guilt.

 

[dvcgirl67]

It's gotten to the point where it's too much in my opinion. The ones that I don't appreciate are when I'm ordering online for pick-up and the default for the tip comes up at 20%. I always click on "other"...or do something like 5%. But it really adds up after awhile....it's just everywhere. And I'd consider myself a good tipper...never ever less than 20% at a full service restaurant when I'm seated, and it's usually more. Also...tipping at convenience stores...or a place you order a salad to go...etc. Too much.

 

[Genie+]

And I don't want the world to tip me
'Cause I don't think that they'd understand
When everything's made to be tip jars
I just want you to know who I am

 

[_19disnA]

Many service industry jobs pay below minimum wage and are considered tipped positions.

I agree, it is common knowledge that a server in a sitdown restaurant gets paid less then minimum wage since the tips would make up the difference. (Some other jobs are also that same way.) Now it seems like everyone who has a job thinks it is OK to also expect a tip in addition to what they get paid which is already at/above minimum wage. I don't see the need to do that.