I worked washing and detailing cars for about a year. My customers not only put money in the tip jar, but many personally tipped me, and requested by name that I be the one to do their cars. Why? Because I busted my ASS to make sure the $120k Porsche was spotless and keep them coming back. I'd do the same for a $5k beater if the owners would do the same. It didn't matter if this was in the middle of a snowstorm in the winter, or 110 degrees in the summer. I sure as hell didn't have to do what I did, but I did it anyways knowing that I'd make a $5 tip for 5 minutes work, and that they'd bring their friends back with them for the same.
Now, I worked my BALLS off for that $7 an hour plus tip, but I also did some very physically intensive labor, and would often send the lazy SOB casuals home. Why? Because they get their hands on my money, AND they make me look bad at the same time. Basically, I think that there are some jobs out there that do deserve a tip, IF the employees go out of their way to satisfy the customer. But if some fuck things I'm gonna leave them a tip for literally standing behind the counter, filling a paper cup, and doing NOTHING other than what they're getting paid to do, they are SORELY mistaken.
Last edited by WarWagon; 05-31-2004 at 12:10 AM..
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