On Wed, 13 Oct 2004 12:53:19 GMT, "Jack Schidt®"
> wrote:
> My remark wasn't in support of tipping a counterperson
> but rather a response to the way $7 an hour was
> presented as a kingly sum of money.

But it _is_ a nice wage, commensurate with the level of work
required and (usually) the level of education said grunt has
attained. Graveyard and <Parentitis Flare-up on the other early-am
shift title> get paid slightly more because of the hours needed but
US$7.00 for simple counter help is quite high. Especially with
today's cash registers; scan the item (or punch a specific key),
punch in the amount tendered, and give back the correct change
stated on the display. How much effort is required from that?
Certainly not a BS in EE... You have to be able to breath or smile,
usually not both simultaneously; that's a bonus but you don't pay
extra for that.

The Ranger