Here is my take. I tip because it is the social norm to tip if they handle my bags because yes, it isn't their job. What I don't get though is if it's not their job, why do they do it every single time without asking me if I want them to? If I go get my own bag and I don't tip, im the jerk for not letting them do it so they can get a tip. I'm not a flight attendant, I don't have 4 bags on a 2 day. I pack light, I don't need you to handle my 10 lb bag, it's not worth the dollar to have them do that every time.

So, we tip them when they go above and beyond and you are complaining that everyone goes above because when they do, they get a tip and that's not fair to you? That's not how that works.

I tip if I have the cash in my wallet, if not then I don’t. It’s usually a 50/50 thing. And no, it doesn’t make you a douche if you don’t tip. It isn’t like most van drivers are working on tips against minimum wage like many waitresses. You may be surprised to find out what they are making. Many make more than our flight attendants...

Normally I will load/unload my own bags if I can. I don't give give tip to concierge or house keeping, why are the drivers so special? Maybe if they are in an exceptionally good mood and/or if I have the cash. Otherwise nah, they get paid by the hour same as we do.

I just don’t want the extra help is all. But if I tell them that and don’t tip, then I’m the jerk. It should be a no harm no foul if I just say I can handle my own bag. One shouldn’t be considered cheap for something that should be my responsibility anyway, since if he did it he was going “above and beyond” anyway.

Yes and I leave a couple bucks for housekeeping.

Time to grow up and go to work with cash in your wallet.

As someone who’s significant other has been in hospitality/restaurant industry for 12 years and who’s income depends on it, I don’t see van drivers working that hard. Certainly not to the levels my spouse does.

Sorry I fail to see how carrying cash is a sign of maturity? It’s a different world now and most people under 50 don’t carry cash at all times.

If driving on the roads is as dangerous as they say it is - that is a lot of risk I took on a daily basis back in the day.

So...the other day some co-workers and I were at Jimmy John's (a sandwich shop for those that don't know the chain). The receipt had a space for a tip. I noticed that the guy in front of me added a tip. When we sat down I asked him if he tipped a few days prior when we got lunch at Wendy's. He sort of laughed and said something to the effect of 'of course not'. I asked him what Jimmy John's did differently than Wendy's to get a tip. They both took the order, made the food, got them a CUP for their drink (not even the drink) and you waited at the register for the food (or they called your name and you went up to get it) and you bussed your own table. Nothing different than what any other fast food establishment might do.

The second guy came and sat down and I asked him the same question. He had also given a tip. When asked again - they both said - 'because they asked for it and a space was provided'! :eek:

I'll have to check next time I go to Burger King, Taco Bell, or Wendy's - but I don't remember a spot for a tip on the receipt - and certainly wasn't one when I worked there!

As a van driver - tips were a large part of my compensation. I did not make minimum wage. I appreciated my $3.50 tip from a crew of 5 on SWA. :)