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kelloggs8787 t1_j653gmp wrote

I don't live there anymore, but my current mechanic for basic shit is at a chevron station. They encourage tips as well, and it's astounding to me. The first time I went there was because I picked up a nail and they helped me within a few min, so I handed the guy 20 bucks for his help, then I went in to pay. I felt like an idiot for handing it to him now that I know they expect it, in some sense. I'd never seen that before.

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leavingthecold OP t1_j65425o wrote

Wow, the fact that they expect it is something else. At a freaking mechanic shop. But then again monkey see monkey do.

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kelloggs8787 t1_j654nmq wrote

I've heard the argument of "tip for things you can't do yourself" and the exchange of "To Insure Prompt Service." I was always a heavy tipper until it started getting shoved on my face. I'm surprised my obgyn doesn't hand me a tip tablet before I leave the office.

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leavingthecold OP t1_j655tde wrote

>I'm surprised my obgyn doesn't hand me a tip tablet before I leave the office.

Shit Dr. Baker on Little House On The Prairie used to get livestock and other items for his " services "

Not to debate tipping as I feel its totally up to the individual but it seems like anyone and everyone with their hand out for this.

I remember when there was a bunch of homeless people toward the Marriot off ramp begging for money, I was like fuck that I might as well get mines and I'll be honest with my sign out too.

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tankforbank t1_j66261s wrote

There’s a place that will pull a nail and patch your tire for 15, I gave the guy 20 and tell him keep the change because I’m getting a good deal. If I’m paying shop hours for any type of mechanical work they’re not getting an extra cent off me.

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