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Don't make customers think about whether they should pay you

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Re: Don't make customers think about whether they should pay you

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That LEGO treehouse looks really great though! :D

I understand why it would be an impulse buy - it looks like the perfect toy to build, redesign, and play with during lockdown, and even better if you have space and compatible foliage.

There's definitely something nice and relaxing about doing things with your hands; LEGO pieces have a nice feel also and are fun to snap together (but incredibly painful to step on!)

Re: Don't make customers think about whether they should pay you

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I wonder what the author thinks of the practice of "tipping," which is extremely common in the US?

Or worse, tipping before the service is rendered, which is becoming increasingly common with ordering food for both self-pick-up and delivery.

Re: Don't make customers think about whether they should pay you

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post #7
post #3

I wonder what the author thinks of the practice of "tipping," which is extremely common in the US?

Or worse, tipping before the service is rendered, which is becoming increasingly common with ordering food for both self-pick-up and delivery.

Out of principle, I never tip prior to receiving service. Judge me all you want, but that’s just not how tipping is supposed to work.

Re: Don't make customers think about whether they should pay you

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Earlier quoted context omitted.

Or worse, tipping before the service is rendered, which is becoming increasingly common with ordering food for both self-pick-up and delivery.

Out of principle, I never tip prior to receiving service. Judge me all you want, but that’s just not how tipping is supposed to work.

No, it's bribing

Re: Don't make customers think about whether they should pay you

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I wonder what the author thinks of the practice of "tipping," which is extremely common in the US?

I'm the author and I can tell you that tipping is also very common in Germany (at least in restaurants). The big difference to the US is that 5-10% are considered enough because waiters already get a wage and don't entirely depend on tips. And yes, tipping happens after you already got the service.