Just a Tip...

Does tipping confuse anyone else? Perhaps if I were independently wealthy, it wouldn't be a problem. I'd just hand out a few extra bucks left & right like a desperate dude at a stripclub. But if I don't know for sure that I'm supposed to tip someone, I try to avoid it.

This topic arose when I ordered a meal from a food delivery service, which was delivered by one of the chefs. When he walked in, my first thought was "oh crap, I don't have any spare cash on me", as I had accidentally left my mad money in my pants the night before and they were currently hot-tubbing in the Kenmore.

So what was my solution?

My strategy in these situations is to be extra-friendly and appreciative so that maybe the person either won't notice or won't care that I don't lay out the big green. Does it work? I don't honestly know. I'm too busy working it.

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And another thought on this topic. When I met my Husband, he impressed me by being an excellent tipper at restaurants. But sometimes it just seems odd to me. Like when we went for late night pancakes at Kerbey Lane and our waitress was HORRIBLE. Rude & inattentive. What else is she there for? But my generous gent tipped her 50% because she seemed to be "having a bad day". And no, she wasn't hot. This act of kindness didn't warm my heart like selfless giving normally does. It actually ticked me off. I was like "you tip based on SERVICE", not on how it will make the person feel inside. I'm sure an extra $5 won't change their life. But it will make your wife question your motive.

And that is my rant on tipping.

Ok, one more thing...do you tip valet when they take your car or just when they bring it back?