airdvr 197 #1 March 14, 2012 I do sometimes. Seems strange tho. I don't tip at any other fast food joint.Please don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
missbrz 0 #2 March 14, 2012 I used to be a barista so if I'm paying in cash I'll tip them or I'll clear out the change pocket in my wallet a little. But I don't feel that bad if I can't for some reason. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShcShc11 0 #3 March 14, 2012 I used to work with Starbucks a long time ago. I personally didn't care if people tipped or not. 5$ for 98% hot steamed milk is pretty expensive enough. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #4 March 14, 2012 We have already established that I'm a bitch when it comes to undeserved tipping, HOWEVER I do tip for almost any service if the person has done something extra. At a place like Starbucks, though, it seems kinda rare that they have the time and/or inclination to do much more than what is asked of them..."There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riddler 0 #5 March 14, 2012 Almost never. But yesterday, I ran the three miles from work to Starbucks, and I left my pair of jogging shorts with the pockets at home, so I had to wear my backup shorts with no pockets. I had just enough money on my SB card (electronic scanning on my phone) to cover 2/3 of a cup of tea. I had just enough change in quarters for the other 1/3. I also left my wallet at home, so I couldn't use a credit card. I rolled up my phone in my shirt, and tucked it in my shorts so it wouldn't fall out. I rolled up the quarters in my bandana, and ran. When I got there, between the phone and quarters, I had eight cents left-over. So I threw it in the tip jar. It wasn't worth rolling up eight cents back into my bandana. The rest of the time, I don't tip. But I figure the above story qualified my as "sometimes" on your poll Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #7 March 14, 2012 Don't be daft - for pressing a button (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #8 March 14, 2012 nope. Not even if I ever went to one.My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #9 March 14, 2012 Quotenope. Not even if I ever went to one. I've never been inside one. Don't care. Overpriced bullshit."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 38 #10 March 14, 2012 I don't drink coffee or do any caffeine anymore so my answer is no. However, if I did, I would probably tip, because my philosophy on tipping is: I hope that dollar (or whatever) is never worth more to me than the server. lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,254 #11 March 14, 2012 QuoteI used to work with Starbucks a long time ago. I personally didn't care if people tipped or not. 5$ for 98% hot steamed milk is pretty expensive enough. I interviewed at Starbucks once when I was looking for something to fill a few months. They asked if I drank coffe, I said 'yeah, I'm mostly drinking a Guatamalan blend right now', they said 'we use african grown beans, they tend to be a bit stronger' so I said 'maybe before you dilute the fuck out of it to make the wateriest expresso out there'. Long story short, I've never worked in a Starbucks.Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krip 2 #12 March 14, 2012 We come from the home of starbucks But Don't do coffee so voted no.One Jump Wonder Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #13 March 14, 2012 Quote Quote nope. Not even if I ever went to one. I've never been inside one. Don't care. Overpriced bullshit. once, because "i've had to"; never again. and for fucks sake, if i pay something like 20$ for two coffees and two muffins.. i could have lunch for that, including a drink, a salad and/or soup, and possibly even a small dessert! and we're talking (very expensive) switzerland here..“Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 3 #14 March 15, 2012 Quote Quote I used to work with Starbucks a long time ago. I personally didn't care if people tipped or not. 5$ for 98% hot steamed milk is pretty expensive enough. I interviewed at Starbucks once when I was looking for something to fill a few months. They asked if I drank coffe, I said 'yeah, I'm mostly drinking a Guatamalan blend right now', they said 'we use african grown beans, they tend to be a bit stronger' so I said 'maybe before you dilute the fuck out of it to make the wateriest expresso out there'. Long story short, I've never worked in a Starbucks. Bet the look on their face was priceless."I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyMarko 1 #15 March 15, 2012 At Starbucks? Fack no. I was manager/barista at a local coffee shop where we roasted our own shit and our espresso machines were manual so we had to pull every single shot ourselves, grind each shot to order, adjust the grind, pay attention to each drink, steam/foam the milk per order at the right temp, etc...now I never expected a tip, but most regulars knew what they were paying for so they tipped (we don't get benefits like Starbucks employees do)...myself and a few others knew how to do foam art and lots of people appreciated it....as a manager, I made ~$10.00 an hour so tips were just extra spending cash. Starbucks? Those dickholes push a button for a shot, steam milk til their thermometer says it's good, and put whipped cream on everything... Don't tip unless you like your drink and your barista. ETA: I voted if the barista shows me HIS boobies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShcShc11 0 #16 March 15, 2012 Quote Starbucks? Those dickholes push a button for a shot, steam milk til their thermometer says it's good, and put whipped cream on everything... This is pretty accurate .. ah the good ol' times. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jshiloh 0 #17 March 15, 2012 Depends how cute the barista is Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #18 March 15, 2012 Quote I've never been inside one. Don't care. Overpriced bullshit.\ I only buy coffee when I'm traveling or occasionally out shopping. I get a big cup of drip coffee, no fancy foamy latte for me. I might throw the change in the tip jar, but I don't feel getting me a cup of coffee deserves much of a tip. I've got some friends that spend $1000+ in Starbucks. Holy Crap! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #19 March 15, 2012 who'd want that yankee dishwater anyway; if you want a proper coffee, go to a proper place! “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amstalder 0 #20 March 15, 2012 QuoteFuck no. I think this covers it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #21 March 15, 2012 Quote who'd want that yankee dishwater anyway; if you want a proper coffee, go to a proper place! I agree, Italia.Ne pas la Suisse. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #22 March 15, 2012 Quote who'd want that yankee dishwater anyway; if you want a proper coffee, go to a proper place! Yup..can't beat a cup of gas station coffee that's been brewin' 3 days and a bean burrito in the greasy nuker! Breakfast of Champions! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TriGirl 268 #23 March 15, 2012 Quote Quote who'd want that yankee dishwater anyway; if you want a proper coffee, go to a proper place! I agree, Italia.Ne pas la Suisse. I think he meant Turkey. See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taylor.freefall 0 #24 March 15, 2012 Can't even afford to go through Starbucks in the first place - do I tip... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #25 March 15, 2012 Quote Quote who'd want that yankee dishwater anyway; if you want a proper coffee, go to a proper place! I agree, Italia.Ne pas la Suisse. have you ever drank a bad coffee in italy!? i havent..“Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites