Ink Pen by Phil Dunlap for May 10, 2009

  1. Nebulous100
    Nebulous Premium Member about 15 years ago

    Sorry, but if I sit down and you bring the coffee to me, you’ll get a tip. If I have to stand at the counter waiting, no tip.

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    TWAdair  about 15 years ago

    Some food service employees are paid a lesser minimum wage, with the understanding that the balance is covered by gratuities.

    Fast food coffee? Group tip cup? Unlikely. But sometimes, I’ll calculate the change as tip percentage. How much I give depends on whether there are statehood quarters or other interesting coins, and if she’s cute! I’d probably tip this barista a dollar, especially if I was a regular. (Sometimes, they can give you a free upgrade, like a bartender.)

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