silverwolf0
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Since I started using my debit card more and more at restaurants, I started to notice more the tips line on the receipt. I usually just cross it out and give them cash for a tip. However, I've started to fill it out instead because of convenience and I usually don't have any small bills on hand.
My question is, which type of tip would a server prefer? Since it has to grow through the credit card machine and the establishment first, I am thinking credit card tips tend to be frowned upon, but that tip line on the receipt is always in your face and it seems more and more awkward to just put cash on the table, like it's something my grandparents would do but not this generation. Also, everytime I leave a tip with the signed receipt on the table and leave, I am always worried that someone from the table next to it will jack the money when no one is looking.
I am also worried about credit card tips in that there was this popular Mexican restaurant near me where the restaurant owners stole a lot of the credit card tips or underpaid the servers their tip dues and there was some sort of lawsuit over it. Since I'm not directly putting money into the server's hands, it kind of bothers me. But it also feels socially awkward to dig for change to give to the server, especially if they are around and waiting on you. Tipping by credit card is far more discreet, there's less tension, at least on my part, and if I give them something either too inadequate (or too lavish) I won't have to see their reaction since a small stack of ones is easier to read then a receipt tucked away and closed in that receipt holder thing.
I'm just curious right now, since I just ordered pizza online and the website mentioned that I should tip the driver if I feel generous after signing my receipt, but it never mentions HOW I should tip them.
How much should I tip my driver? The place is only five minutes away. I only have two one dollar bills right now. maybe I should just fill in a tip on the receipt...
My question is, which type of tip would a server prefer? Since it has to grow through the credit card machine and the establishment first, I am thinking credit card tips tend to be frowned upon, but that tip line on the receipt is always in your face and it seems more and more awkward to just put cash on the table, like it's something my grandparents would do but not this generation. Also, everytime I leave a tip with the signed receipt on the table and leave, I am always worried that someone from the table next to it will jack the money when no one is looking.
I am also worried about credit card tips in that there was this popular Mexican restaurant near me where the restaurant owners stole a lot of the credit card tips or underpaid the servers their tip dues and there was some sort of lawsuit over it. Since I'm not directly putting money into the server's hands, it kind of bothers me. But it also feels socially awkward to dig for change to give to the server, especially if they are around and waiting on you. Tipping by credit card is far more discreet, there's less tension, at least on my part, and if I give them something either too inadequate (or too lavish) I won't have to see their reaction since a small stack of ones is easier to read then a receipt tucked away and closed in that receipt holder thing.
I'm just curious right now, since I just ordered pizza online and the website mentioned that I should tip the driver if I feel generous after signing my receipt, but it never mentions HOW I should tip them.
How much should I tip my driver? The place is only five minutes away. I only have two one dollar bills right now. maybe I should just fill in a tip on the receipt...
