Hi Jill,

I mentioned a short time ago (in the "restaurant" thread) that I tip for
carryout, but a lesser amount than when I eat in the restaurant -- and have
never been sure just what is appropriate. Someone replied that it is not
necessary to tip for takeout because the wait staff does not work on that.
On the other hand, *someone* obviously has to box it up. Can you tell me
what is considered appropriate, or is the other poster correct? Any tip
obviously should go to the person who puts in the work and not simply the
person who carries the package out of the kitchen.

Also: Is it of any importance to servers whether the tip is on the credit
card or cash on the table? I have done it both ways but have never been
sure which would be preferable.

Thanks,
MaryL

"MaryL" -OUT-THE-LITTER> wrote in message
news:Tl7Nf.134707$0G.80250@dukeread10...
> Hi Jill,
>

>
> Also: Is it of any importance to servers whether the tip is on the credit
> card or cash on the table? I have done it both ways but have never been
> sure which would be preferable.
>
> Thanks,
> MaryL

If you're going to tip, most server's prefer cash.

Harriet (My son Joseph is a server)
>
>

MaryL wrote:
> Hi Jill,
>
> I mentioned a short time ago (in the "restaurant" thread) that I tip
> for carryout, but a lesser amount than when I eat in the restaurant
> -- and have never been sure just what is appropriate. Someone
> replied that it is not necessary to tip for takeout because the wait
> staff does not work on that. On the other hand, *someone* obviously
> has to box it up. Can you tell me what is considered appropriate, or
> is the other poster correct? Any tip obviously should go to the
> person who puts in the work and not simply the person who carries the
> package out of the kitchen.
>
I have never tipped (nor been tipped) for boxing up food to be taken to go.
I wouldn't expect it.

> Also: Is it of any importance to servers whether the tip is on the
> credit card or cash on the table? I have done it both ways but have
> never been sure which would be preferable.
>
> Thanks,
> MaryL

I'll tell you what my father told me whenever he paid for a dine-in bill on
a credit card: cash. No paper trail for the IRS to follow. Having said
that, servers are taxed on a percentage of their sales, not on what goes
into their pockets. Never could get Dad to understand that. But it's
easier to go get a drink and put your feet up after work if you have cash in
your pocket

"MaryL" -OUT-THE-LITTER> wrote in message
news:Tl7Nf.134707$0G.80250@dukeread10...
> Hi Jill,
>
> I mentioned a short time ago (in the "restaurant" thread) that I tip for
> carryout, but a lesser amount than when I eat in the restaurant -- and
> have never been sure just what is appropriate. Someone replied that it is
> not necessary to tip for takeout because the wait staff does not work on
> that. On the other hand, *someone* obviously has to box it up. Can you
> tell me what is considered appropriate, or is the other poster correct?
> Any tip obviously should go to the person who puts in the work and not
> simply the person who carries the package out of the kitchen.
>
> Also: Is it of any importance to servers whether the tip is on the credit
> card or cash on the table? I have done it both ways but have never been
> sure which would be preferable.
>
> Thanks,
> MaryL
>

Thanks, Harriet and Jill. I always tip, so now it will be cash even when I
use a credit card for the meal. (And now I can save a little money on
takeout since that doesn't need a tip!)

MaryL