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When I went into the local pizza place to pick up our order at the counter there was a tip jar sitting there (never was there before) am I unreasonable in thinking that I really shouldn't be tipping for basic service? I went in, I went to the counter and picked it up myself.....they cooked it and handed it to me. Isn't that all already included in the price? Most certainly tipping is called for if I was seated at a table and being served. This seems to happen more & more. Same thing at the local Dunkin Donuts: Walk up to the counter, order, they get it for you, etc etc. There's another tip jar. Isn't that service all included? I've never seen a tip jar at McDonalds or Burger King :?
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Persaonally I don't agree with tipping .. I don't expect someone to tip me for doing my job so why should anyone else expect a tip for doing theirs? Now if someone went way beyond their job spec for me then I might feel a tip was justified.

Also I think it is used by employers in the hospitality industry as an excuse for not paying staff proper wage rates.
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I only tip waiters and waitresses in a restaurant that offer more than just basic service. I only understood the reason for tipping is because those who work as a waiter or waitress did not make minimum wage and the tips make up the difference. My tip usually does not go below 20% of the bill, unless the service is really bad.
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I usually tip if the service is good, if it isnt I wont.
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I am in Australia - tipping just isn't done like in America.

It is not the norm to tip at all. Some people do a bit for things like taxis but generally no.

Sometimes places have a tip jar like you have described for loose change, totally voluntary and totally anonymous.

I have also seen such jars at places like Mcdonalds - not for tips but the money raised goes to a charity.
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In California they passed a law that just went into affect this year that not only can the restaurant add the tip to the bill for large parties, they are now REQUIRED by law and the tip is to be held for the employees next paycheck and be included as part of payroll income.
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I guess I wont be eating in California restaurants anymore. Thats BS if you have to tip even if you get crummy service. I wonder if thats so for fast food places?
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Here tipping is the norm. I mostly tip waiters.
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