So I ordered takeout tonight from a local sushi joint and when I picked it up I was told, "Julia will be taking care of you". "Taking care of me" apparently means walking across a restaurant with my bag of sushi and presenting me with a bill, then staring me down as I pay. They make it seem as if I was being waited on. Of course they make you pick it up at the bar. Since I eat at this place every now and then, I added about 15-20% to not be considered "a cheap dickhead" and avoid the risk of having my future sushi be compromised.
This "tipping for takeout" setup is common in most sit-down restaurants these days. Even places like the olive garden make you feel obligated to tip by sending a bartender to get your order.
Its not my fault these fucking places don't deliver. I have no problem tipping a guy who is bringing the food to my door. So as a reward for driving my ass over to their establishment, spending money on their food, I am hit for another 15-20% because somebody hands me a bag and takes my money.
Does anybody else find this scenario kind of lame?
I happily tip at least 20%+ to any decent waiter but I feel like tossing 2 bucks at the "takeout bag passers" same as if they cracked open my beer bottle. It never fails that they usually get their 20% because if there is one thing I know, its not smart to upset people who handle your food.
