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Old 09-02-2011, 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Farmlover
Why should i tip a van driver? thats his job to drive us to the airport.

Farmer, if you really have to ask then you are just a cheap individual who just doesn't get it. It's also the job of the valet, waiter, pizza guy, barber, bartender and skycap to do their specific duties. Do you refuse tip to all of them as well? I'm sure your dates are so impressed with your thriftness. Do you squeek as you walk away with your rollerboard in tow after stiffing the van driver?
I do. That's how I have a 800 credit score. FWIW, I always tip the van drivers BUT I pack food for my trips. I don't spend a dime on a trip other than tips for the van drivers.
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Old 09-02-2011, 11:51 AM
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I view tipping like Mr. Pink, in the movie Resevoir Dogs.

Do you tip the chick at Mcdonalds? They're doing their job just as much as the van driver. Unless, they do something extra ordinary; I mean really go out of their way, then I dig into my pocket. But this "automatic tipping" philosophy is for the birds...
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Old 09-02-2011, 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Luv2Rotate
I view tipping like Mr. Pink, in the movie Resevoir Dogs.

Do you tip the chick at Mcdonalds? They're doing their job just as much as the van driver. Unless, they do something extra ordinary; I mean really go out of their way, then I dig into my pocket. But this "automatic tipping" philosophy is for the birds...
Don't worry any of us that have been at Colgan for a couple of years are exempt from tipping due to our being plain broke
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Old 09-02-2011, 02:41 PM
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Not tipping shows an extreme lack of class. I only withold tips for van drivers if I have to wait more than 15 min. Then after 15 min if I get great service that is aware of the issue, then they get tipped anyway.
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Old 09-02-2011, 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by xkuzme1
Not tipping shows an extreme lack of class. I only withold tips for van drivers if I have to wait more than 15 min. Then after 15 min if I get great service that is aware of the issue, then they get tipped anyway.
"Lack of Class"?

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Old 09-02-2011, 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by xkuzme1
Not tipping shows an extreme lack of class. I only withold tips for van drivers if I have to wait more than 15 min. Then after 15 min if I get great service that is aware of the issue, then they get tipped anyway.
I have to disagree with you. Tipping has nothing to do with class.

Look like a slob, walk around in a dirty, wrinkly uniform, not shining shoes, don't thank the driver (courtesy in general), not acting like a professional pilot are a few things that i would say defines if you have class or not.
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Old 09-02-2011, 05:31 PM
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cheap cheap cheap. Its a buck! Lets try to improve our reputation folks!
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Old 09-02-2011, 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by skigambia
cheap cheap cheap. Its a buck! Lets try to improve our reputation folks!
those "just a bucks" add up over the course of a year.
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Old 09-02-2011, 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by skigambia
cheap cheap cheap. Its a buck! Lets try to improve our reputation folks!
So where is the line drawn then then? I'm sure the maids would love a buck every day as well...
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i hope everyone leaves a dollar in the room for the housekeeper, right?

they have they lowest paying and worst job in the hotel.
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