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Originally Posted by allinon72
I'm often conflicted because I like to reward people that have to work with the general population (been there), but at the same time the tipping thing has gotten completely out of control. Tipping should be a mechanism to reward exceptional service, not bolster someone's wages in lieu of their employer offering a decent wage (except those professions where it's understood that tips make up a large portion of their pay). The one time I got a ride home from the dealership (3 miles) it never crossed my mind to tip the guy.
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My sentiments exactly. Far too many people expect tips for the sake of a tip, not as additional collateral for going above and beyond the scope of their job.