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Why tip someone for a job I'm capable of doing myself? I can deliver food. I can drive a taxi. I can, and do, cut my own hair. I did however, tip my urologist, because I am unable to pulverize my own kidney stones.

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Originally Posted by USMCFLYR (Post 1144105)

This issue is like beating a dead horse. People who don't want to tip will have 100 reasons not to tip even if like the poster quoted above doesn't realize that the company IS reimbursing him for tipping through the per diem (also known as M&IE). I'm sorry if you find it inadequate per diem.
Also FBK, at least when I was a van driver I made much less than minimum wage, and like a waitress, I depended on my good service and on time performance to EARN those tips. Taking a patron out to eat was against the rules btw, but I fudged them especially for the airline crews who stayed at our hotel. ;)

FBK - I see in a later post that you tip servers and bartenders, and having been one yourself you say, you sometimes tip 50%!!! Can you explain the difference in attitude you have between servers and van drivers, or does it make a difference if you are eating or drinking at the hotel's restaurant and bar?

Tipping is out of control, I agree, but at least we ought to be correct in our motives if you decide against it.

USMCFLYR

Are you saying that hotel drivers and maids do not make at least minimum wage unlike waiters?

Are you still supposed to tip the stewardesses when buying beverages on the flights that take cash?

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Originally Posted by PediCabDriver (Post 1283287)

Are you still supposed to tip the stewardesses when buying beverages on the flights that take cash?

Just give the f/a a 10 spot and tell her to keep the change.:)

Using the logic that low income workers should be tipped (since they're busting their butts to make ends meet) should then mean first year FOs and even 2-5 year FOs should be tipped...along with FA, gate agents, etc.

I still think if they guy/girl shows up on time lifts my 75 lb steel bag into the van they deserve a 1$ tip.

I have Always tipped at least a dollar to the van driver for getting me there in one piece. But I would say tip however you feel like tipping or can afford. People that get up-tight about van driver tipping, probably need to find another hobby than being thy brothers keepers. Just my two cents.

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Originally Posted by MasterCaution (Post 1361237)

I agree with this. If you can't afford it, don't tip. If that's the case, don't be a needy crew member and try handle your own bags.

First year regional FOs doing all 4 days could easily spend $300 a year in tips, which could be better spent on rent, food,student loans, etc.

" tip your friend 50% who is a server and gives you a significant discount ".? That sounds shady dude

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Originally Posted by Mitch Rapp05 (Post 1284087)

I've been tipped multiple times as an FO. :D

I know many of us make not enough money.
However when we are in uniform we are representing one another.
So tipping for getting served would be great!

Now I have a good use for my hat…hold it out while the passengers deplane.

We do get tipped for flying :)

While this thread is about van drivers, i want to ask do you tip ramp guys etc ?

I thought this was going to be about cow tipping...

Here's a tip: This thread is 3 years old!!!

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Originally Posted by Yoda2 (Post 1681989)

I thought this was going to be about cow tipping...

I thought it was about Guam....

You have to tip in 200 lb. stone money on Guam.

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Originally Posted by badflaps (Post 1682279)

You have to tip in 200 lb. stone money on Guam.

That's only on Yap, you moron! :p

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Originally Posted by TheFly (Post 1619022)

Now I have a good use for my hat…hold it out while the passengers deplane.

Our MEC considered that as a strategy a million years ago. ALPA went ballistic and chastised us for even thinking it. Our knucklehead management decide to placard every aircraft with a sign. In typical fashion the sign said:

"It is our pleasure to serve you. Tipping is PROHIBITED."