Tipping Van Drivers
01-30-2020, 06:11 AM
#131
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My grandma used to tip $.50. No matter what. Cup of coffee? $.50. 7 course meal where the bill was several hundred dollars? $.50.
Both my parents tip 15% max, pre-tax. And in Seinfeld-ian fashion, they round down.
I'm a 18-19% post-tax tipper at restaurants. Shoeshine? I'll give the guy or gal a 20. Bars? 2 bucks a drink. Crew transportation? 2 bucks a ride.
Also, for the love of all that's Holy, please stop talking in the van about how much money you make. I'm sure the van drivers would appreciate it.
Both my parents tip 15% max, pre-tax. And in Seinfeld-ian fashion, they round down.
I'm a 18-19% post-tax tipper at restaurants. Shoeshine? I'll give the guy or gal a 20. Bars? 2 bucks a drink. Crew transportation? 2 bucks a ride.
Also, for the love of all that's Holy, please stop talking in the van about how much money you make. I'm sure the van drivers would appreciate it.
01-30-2020, 09:42 AM
#132
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Originally Posted by Crown
Also, for the love of all that's Holy, please stop talking in the van about how much money you make. I'm sure the van drivers would appreciate it.
01-30-2020, 10:19 AM
#133
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I’ve had a $20 a few times and the driver doesn’t have change, also have not had any cash and just went on my way. Had a FA give me grief for not tipping when I was out of cash. Driver didn’t have time to wait for me to hit the ATM, get change and pay him. If folks are just not tipping then bad on them, but there are times when it just doesn’t work.
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01-30-2020, 10:21 AM
#134
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Originally Posted by rickair7777
I recall not too long that a guy who talked about his boats and houses in the van, didn't bother to tip. That kind of stood out to me.
False claims would invite crew scorn, and maybe worse.
01-30-2020, 10:44 AM
#135
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Originally Posted by Fozz179fs
I’ve had a $20 a few times and the driver doesn’t have change, also have not had any cash and just went on my way. Had a FA give me grief for not tipping when I was out of cash. Driver didn’t have time to wait for me to hit the ATM, get change and pay him. If folks are just not tipping then bad on them, but there are times when it just doesn’t work.
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01-30-2020, 01:30 PM
#136
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Originally Posted by GogglesPisano
The driver should always have change, if he wants a tip. Especially if he's made a few runs already.
01-30-2020, 04:10 PM
#137
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Originally Posted by rickair7777
I recall not too long that a guy who talked about his boats and houses in the van, didn't bother to tip. That kind of stood out to me.
02-06-2020, 04:52 AM
#139
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Originally Posted by Crown
same guys who talk about all their toys who are to cheap to buy us FO's a coffee or beer
I have never once thought to myself, “I think the captain should pay for this”.
02-06-2020, 05:50 AM
#140
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Originally Posted by Cyio
Entitled much? “Us FO’s” are making plenty of money now and the difference in pay at the regions is much closer.
I have never once thought to myself, “I think the captain should pay for this”.
I have never once thought to myself, “I think the captain should pay for this”.
Senior FO with all the perks to junior reserve CA often means less money.
So maybe "us FO's" should pay for CA's beer?
