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In reply to the discussion: So I was at Panera Bread today with a friend. They had one of the credit card machines that [View all]Nay
(12,051 posts)33. That is what we do as well. I want our actual waitress to get the tip, and for her to
get cash.
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So I was at Panera Bread today with a friend. They had one of the credit card machines that [View all]
Maraya1969
Oct 2019
OP
agree, prices aren't cheap at Panera, so don't understand why they can't give the workers a bit more
iluvtennis
Oct 2019
#29
I've done that for years, figuring the service person gets to take home some case each night.....
George II
Oct 2019
#25
That is what we do as well. I want our actual waitress to get the tip, and for her to
Nay
Oct 2019
#33
100% agree I went to buy some veggie juices premade off a shelf at a place this week to go &
lunasun
Oct 2019
#24
Just remember the point. At Panera you stand at the register and order and you are expected
Maraya1969
Oct 2019
#81
You know what? It's not OK because this is not a restaurant where someone waits on you.
Maraya1969
Oct 2019
#78
the only time i eat out is during the summer when I'm traveling, I can cook much better dishes
yaesu
Oct 2019
#19
I've noticed that also. I have seen it in many places over the last ten years.
madinmaryland
Oct 2019
#27
No because when I spoke to the manager she just said that girls was new and didn't know. She was
Maraya1969
Oct 2019
#50
Yea, when I worked at a different restaurant we gave a percentage of our tips to the bartender and
Maraya1969
Oct 2019
#47
i have always tipped in cash. friend of mine couldnt figure out why i always left a proper tip.
AllaN01Bear
Oct 2019
#32
I wouldn't use a card at small business but I'll happily pay for a pack of gum at 7/11 with my card
Maraya1969
Oct 2019
#49
You are supposed to bus your own table too! My friend kind of suggested that to me and I was like
Maraya1969
Oct 2019
#48
I've noticed the tip jar at Starbucks, why are we tipping employees to run a cash register?
YOHABLO
Oct 2019
#44
I think dining culture is very different here in Europe and I much prefer it as an American abroad.
a la izquierda
Oct 2019
#60
Another form of deceitful fees; in this case trying to guilt-trap you into it. . . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Oct 2019
#63