Is it customary to tip on take out food orders in the usa?

Question

Is it customary to tip on take out food orders in the usa?

Answer 1

Usually no, though on rare occasions customers say "keep the change" which would be considered a tip for the cashier. In this case, it's your own personal choice whether to tip or not.

Answer 2

I don't know if it is customary, but it is the polite thing to do. Someone has to put together your order, and it's probably taking them away from customers who are eating/drinking there -- and tipping!

Answer 3

If the food is delivered to your home, you should definetley tip. If you are at a restaraunt of any kind other than a fast food place(McDonalds, Burger King, Taco Bell, ect) you should tip about 10 percent or so- not as much as if you were sitting there to eat.

Answer 4

I never do. Tipping is usually based on the service that you get sitting down. i.e. water refills, clearing the table, taking the order or making recommendations, bringing out the food.



I hate how there is usually the tip line on the credit card slip when you get to-go. I never feel obligated to tip.

Answer 5

I have never done it. I have never seen anyone tip on that before. The only time I tip on food is if I am being served by a waiter.

Answer 6

Fast food-no

Otherwise yes

Answer 7

Tipping is not necessary unless you have received extra special service or perhaps it would lift the spirits of the worker if things are really wild -- the "keep the change" model is always welcome.

Answer 8

I've never seen or heard of anyone doing it.

Answer 9

yes you should. if everything was to your satisfaction.