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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041, Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ  (ReMax Realtec Group)

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Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

I'm totally okay with that, but it's for me, not for them. I'm abundant, I can spread it around. And I get it back multiplied.

Apr 17, 2019 04:51 AM
Rainmaker
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

It depends on the situation whether I leave anything or not. I don't have a hard and fast rule.

Apr 17, 2019 05:07 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

They have provided a service by taking my order - if they are kind and polite, I feed the jar.  

I also tip when I pick up a take-out order.  

Apr 17, 2019 11:09 AM
Rainmaker
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Pete Xavier
Investments to Luxury - Pacific Palisades, CA
Outstanding Agent Referrals-Nationwide

Buffets are a standard $1-$2. tip, on occasion more, based my dining experience at Golden Corral.

Apr 17, 2019 05:49 AM
Rainmaker
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Peter Testa
Nationwide Homes - Danbury, CT
PETER TESTA

Just depends on the service being offered. If I am at a Buffet and I got all my own food but the waiter brought me my drink and the bill I'd tip them but it'd be equal to the service received. 

Apr 17, 2019 04:58 AM
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Caroline Gerardo
Licensed in 20 states - Newport Beach, CA
C. G. Barbeau the Loan Lady nmls 324982

I feel sorry for employees in restaurants and those who work retail- they get minimum wage and people are often unkind. Even if it is self sit without a waiter bringing to the table, someone cleans the table, stocks the napkins and smiles

Apr 17, 2019 10:54 AM
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

may have once or twice if the person at the register was really pleasant. Even at that however it was limited to the change I got back from the transaction. Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041 

Apr 17, 2019 07:30 AM
Rainmaker
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

The tip jars do not bother me. They provide an easy way to help a bit.

Apr 17, 2019 06:44 AM
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Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

Nope. Not if self service or no service

Apr 19, 2019 07:13 AM
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

I consider it the Karma Tip Jar. It comes back around Annette!

Apr 18, 2019 07:09 AM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Hey, if they are polite and strive to please, I do tip - even with carry-out.

Apr 17, 2019 09:58 PM
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Diana Zaccaro Broker Associate
ZOOM Realty Group - Cocoa Beach, FL
"The Accidental Blogger" Cocoa Beach, Florida

It's on a case by case basis but more often than not, I do. We are in a tourist town with a lot of small businesses that are family owned and operated so I like to support the locals.

Apr 17, 2019 12:07 PM
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Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

As with many things... "it depends". Much of the "depends" is related to attitude of the one(s) serving me.  Those who act like they are doing me a favor by being there... NO.  Those who seem to be glad I am there... YES!

Apr 17, 2019 10:56 AM
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Mel Ahrens, MBA, Kelly Right Real Estate
Kelly Right Real Estate - Hood River, OR
Customized Choices for your Real Estate Needs

I may or may not use it.  Often I will stop by after I finish to drop a tip in, depending on the service after I order.

Apr 17, 2019 10:30 AM
Rainmaker
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Kevin J. May
Florida Supreme Realty - Hobe Sound, FL
Serving the Treasure & Paradise Coasts of Florida

You would be surprised at the difference in service you can receive at Take Out when you leave a buck or two. Not all establishments deserve a perk but that's usually brought on by poor management, not the staff! Whether you do or don't tip I can assure you they'll soon know who you are when you're a "regular".

Apr 17, 2019 10:01 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

No.  If they do not provide service, there is NO tip.  TIPs were originally at the start of the meal and it's an acronym for "To Insure Promptness".

 

We have many self serve type places here.  No tip.

Apr 17, 2019 09:37 AM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

I always tip even on carry out.

Apr 17, 2019 07:49 AM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

No I do not. Perfect example here is Einstein Bagels. You do all the work & there is that tip jar. It's cafeteria style with a cash register at the end.

Apr 17, 2019 07:40 AM
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375,087
Libby Cousins
Extraordinary Processing - Spokane, WA
Contract Mortgage Processor, licensed in WA

I am not as likely to put a tip in a jar at a counter unless someone has "wowed" me. 

Apr 17, 2019 07:39 AM
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

To pay someone for caring, serving or liking YOU causes one to inquire: How much is enough? After all, the food/location was the draw not the people working there. If someone exceeds an expectation, it becomes self-evident & we like it. A further question: Do we pay additional to have over & above? The three main draws in the restaurant industry are: 1. service 2. food 3. ambiance. What if I just want food? Ambiance? To pay someone to serve you? Whats next? To pay me to eat there? It's already being done via coupons & discounts. There are places that refuse tipping. They keep the focus on what counts i.e. that is the promise the place puts out

Apr 17, 2019 06:58 AM
Rainmaker
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

If I often go to a place I will tip; otherwise no.

Apr 17, 2019 06:39 AM
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Rose Mary Justice
Synergy Realty Pros - Dandridge, TN
Synergy Realty Pros

If I like the meal , I have no problem with tipping.

Apr 17, 2019 06:18 AM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Me too...at least with the loose change and often, even more.

Apr 17, 2019 05:28 AM
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James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Not a chance, if they have someone cleaning the tables, we usually leave a tip for those, but not otherwise

Apr 17, 2019 05:17 AM
Rainmaker
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

In most cases a cashier, who is not making my food, then sometimes, if they are polite, if they did not make me wait, if they provided great service. However when just ringing while holding a full conversation of what went on last Saturday night, no

Apr 17, 2019 05:08 AM
Rainmaker
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Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

I probably overtip, but when I am back they seem to remember.

It is like training the dog or you pay for what you get.

Apr 17, 2019 05:01 AM
Rainmaker
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

It really depends on the attitude of the person behind the counter. Sometimes yes, but many times no! They have to earn it!

Apr 17, 2019 04:56 AM
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Valeria Mola
SIB Realty - Miami, Sunny Isles Beach - Sunny Isles Beach, FL
305-607-0709 SIB Realty Condos for Sale and Rent

No idea

Apr 17, 2019 05:08 PM
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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

Or minimum wage as it were.

I only tip when service is provided. When I serve myself, no soup for you!

Apr 17, 2019 03:38 PM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Perhaps I should put one of these jars on the counter at our office, good way to supplement my staffs' salaries??

Apr 17, 2019 03:32 PM
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711,852
Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

I see them all over as well.  If appropriate, I supply.  If not, I don't.

Apr 17, 2019 03:19 PM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Yes I have. I worked that type of business while in college...these days it's hard to live on that pay.

Apr 17, 2019 12:51 PM
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Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

I don’t like a lot of change in my pocket , so I’ll toss any I get into the Tip Jar

Apr 17, 2019 11:56 AM
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Dave Martin (703) 585-4687
Fairfax Realty - Fairfax, VA
Making Realty Dreams a Reality #WeWillGetYouHome

I tip where appropriate when I feel the service deserves it I tip more. 

Apr 17, 2019 10:37 AM
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Margaret Goss
@Properties - Winnetka, IL
Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate

I uderstand the concept of being abundant  - but I don't like that they make you feel guilty.

Apr 17, 2019 09:34 AM
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Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

I try to fill in.

Apr 17, 2019 06:52 AM
Rainmaker
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Always take care of the servers.  A

Apr 18, 2019 11:42 AM
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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

There are times I do anyway, I am fortunate financially.

May 02, 2019 04:00 PM
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John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

I tip for good service. If I serve myself, I do not tip.

Apr 22, 2019 06:37 AM
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Sharon Altier
Coldwell Banker Realty - Elmhurst, IL
Luxury Property Specialist, CSC, SFR

I have been speechless when I  have seen it at numerous drive thrus!

Apr 19, 2019 02:40 PM
Rainmaker
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Sometime be have bad days and I  know from the restaurant business it happens, I alwys would but in a tip jar.

Apr 19, 2019 09:18 AM