I tip begrudingly, 5% crappy, 10 average, 15% good. The crappy service is based on making sure I cover tip out. Judging from comments on this board I would be considered cheap but I also tip unconventionally. Today I tipped the girl at Subway because she did a fantastic job above and beyond what I expect. The girl was shocked and very apprecitive. i doubt it was about money but more about appreciation for her work.
I realize I don't like tipping because it is such a one way activity. I tip after I have been served and am leaving so I never really get to see any kind of appreciation for a tip. If a tip has become so expected that there is no appreciation when in happens I think it has lost all meaning and should just be included in the bill to make everyone's life easier.
If you don't understand what I mean try tipping someone tomorrow who likely would never get a tip. I have always found them to be much more excited about getting it. Try the convenience store clerk when you go in drunk this weekend to buy 7wings.
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