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BMG
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Tipping at gas stations
I asked about tipping on another thread. Seems some people tip the gas station attendants and other don't. Would be interesting to find out the
consensus here.
Sorry about the extra buttons. Lesson 1 - don't put line breaks between the poll answers.
[Edited on 8-29-2007 by BMG]
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Fred
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Did you say tip or rip?????????????????
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I alway tip attendents in Baja. I even tip gas attendants here in Saskatoon in the winter. When it is -35 with a windchill that makes it -50, bet
your bum I'm not getting out of the car. The poor kid that stands out there for half and hour or so filling up 5+ cars, I think he deserves a $20.00,
saves me from freezing my bum off, and I think my butt is worth $20!!!
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Diver
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How about;
- I tip when I feel it's justified ?
Like the guy that noticed a leak in my air-bag line...
Like the guy that gave me great directions while he pumped my gas....
Like the girl at BajaCactus that danced and smiled all the wile my tank was filling....
Not like the guy that took 10 minutes to come out and talked to his buddy the whole, slow time, and spilled fuel on my truck and left it....
I rarely want my windshield washed but it seems hard to stop them without being rude. Any suggestions ?
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Diver
I rarely want my windshield washed but it seems hard to stop them without being rude. Any suggestions ?
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Shake your head no and wag your indexfinger in a no fashion. Always works for me.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Diver
How about;
- I tip when I feel it's justified ?
I rarely want my windshield washed but it seems hard to stop them without being rude. Any suggestions ?
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I agree, when they deserve it. As far as windshields go, I don't like attendants or kids climbing up on my raised truck. They use no caution usually.
If I don't want them up there I simply wave my finger back n forth like a wiper blade and go "no-no" with me head.
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BMG
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Diver
How about;
- I tip when I feel it's justified ?
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I should have asked how much do you normally tip for normally expected service?
No special services. Not counting when the service is particularly good or bad.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Diver
Like the girl at BajaCactus that danced and smiled all the wile my tank was filling....
Any suggestions ?
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I think she deserved a big tip, as badly as she had to go to the bathroom but chose to serve you first.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajagypsy
The poor kid that stands out there for half and hour or so filling up 5+ cars, I think he deserves a $20.00, saves me from freezing my bum off, and
I think my butt is worth $20!!! |
I'm sure it is but, is that size tip normal up there? I mean from people who tip. I'm surprised anybody can gather that much generosity after paying
the high price for gas. It's nice that you do.
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I don't think very many people tip gas attendants here. I only do it if it is really cold. I figure if I'm the only one tipping, and the poor kid
doesn't set the prices, than they desrive it! It probably works out to around $60.00 a year.
A lot of times Mr. Gypsy gets out of the car and fills it!!!!
[Edited on 8-29-2007 by Bajagypsy]
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Dennis-----
We just got back from British Columbia, spending 3 weeks driving back roads in Central BC--------boy, you got that right on the price of gasoline, and
everything else, too----------EXPENSIVE!!!! They must have high wages to be able to afford things, let alone tipping!!! $20 ???? Wow, I am
impressed.
Beautiful country, but prices are too rich for this guy. 
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Diver
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BMG
| Quote: | Originally posted by Diver
How about;
- I tip when I feel it's justified ?
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I should have asked how much do you normally tip for normally expected service?
No special services. Not counting when the service is particularly good or bad. |
I like to tip when it's justified.
I like to give out US dollars for gas station attendants on occassion.
And to the creative propane vendor that could fill my tanks without taking them off the camper.
They seem to like our money.
I am otherwise a "good" tipper, especially when the service exceeds my expectations.
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5 pesos if s/he washes the windshield; 10 pesos if they do front AND rear windows.
[Edited on 8-29-2007 by bajabound2005]
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajabound2005
5 pesos if s/he washes the windshield; 10 pesos if they front AND rear windows. |
Pretty much the same
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The choices didnt really fit what I do.
I always give 5p.
I give 10 if they clean my windshield and mine always needs it!
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Diver
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajagypsy
.... and I think my butt is worth $20!!! |
Is this another bikini reference ?? 
Not that I would argue with you at all !!
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Bajagypsy
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| Quote: | Is this another bikini reference ??
Not that I would argue with you at all !!
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10 pesos for front windshield, 20 if they do front and back (because in that case they frequently do the side windows as well).
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| Quote: | Originally posted by sylens
10 pesos for front windshield, 20 if they do front and back (because in that case they frequently do the side windows as well).
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Wow, I get my whole car washed for 30 pesos. I usually throw a beer, cold water, juice, and conversation, etc..
I thought of paying more but I don't want to mess up the local economy in my barrio. I am one of the few gringos around. 30 pesos is the price
everyone else pays, why should I be different? I tip what I can, I'm not exactly overflowing with pesos.
At gas stations I give 5 pesos(no windows, just pump the gas please), and I give 2 pesos to baggers at the market and/or parking lot attendants.
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As much as fuel costs and you're gonna throw in a little extra just for the
hell-of-it?
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