We haven't had a conversation about tipping in awhile - Page 9

1001001 · February 1 2013, 07:11 PM

That's terrible that he did that, and terrible she got fired.

Doing God's work, eh Pastor? Stiffing the poor, then getting them fired. That's what Jesus would've done, I'm sure...

doubleohfive · February 1 2013, 07:12 PM

For real. I learned two things in college: 1) The three times it's acceptable for you walk ahead of a woman, and 2) Always respect the person serving you food.

trekkiedane · February 1 2013, 07:21 PM

That's quite the expensive God that customer has

around here the church tax is less than 1% (not entirely sure though; I haven't been a member for more than thirty years).

And service is included -A tip is merely something you give if you can and had exceptional service.

Robert Maxwell · February 1 2013, 07:22 PM

trekkiedane wrote:

That's quite the expensive God that customer has

around here the church tax is less than 1% (not entirely sure though; I haven't been a member for more than thirty years).

There's no "church tax" in the US. People voluntarily tithe their income to their own church. 10% is standard.

trekkiedane · February 1 2013, 07:24 PM

Is still quite a percentage!

RoJoHen · February 1 2013, 07:26 PM

Robert Maxwell wrote:

trekkiedane wrote:

That's quite the expensive God that customer has

around here the church tax is less than 1% (not entirely sure though; I haven't been a member for more than thirty years).

There's no "church tax" in the US. People voluntarily tithe their income to their own church. 10% is standard.

Maybe someone should start paying the church a living wage.

Kestra · February 1 2013, 07:38 PM

Robert Maxwell wrote:

This story reminded me of this thread, so I hope no one minds a bit of necromancy.

I hate you. I'm getting all

just thinking about tipping again now.

Robert Maxwell · February 1 2013, 07:40 PM

Kestra wrote:

Robert Maxwell wrote:

This story reminded me of this thread, so I hope no one minds a bit of necromancy.

I hate you. I'm getting all

just thinking about tipping again now.

Well, next time you get a receipt asking for a tip, just write "Durga bless you!" instead.

doubleohfive · February 1 2013, 08:01 PM

And, for those who might be curious or simply don't know, the three times it's acceptable for a man to go or walk ahead of a woman (per gentlemanly etiquette) are:

1.) In a revolving door, so you (the man) are pushing it.

2.) On an escalator or stairs, so she won't worry if you're looking up her skirt.

3.) When entering a taxi, so she won't have to slide over or hike up her skirt doing so.

the 4th hanson bro · February 1 2013, 08:01 PM

Robert Maxwell wrote:

doubleohfive wrote:

Yeah, that story was awful. Not only did this pastor get their congregation to stir up shit for that Applebee's, but the waitress in question was fired. Fucking ridiculous.

Yeah, my response to a message like that would be, "Because I have bills to pay and God doesn't, you sanctimonious shitbag." I mean, if I'm gonna get fired anyway...

The correct answer should have been "What does God need 10% for?"

RoJoHen · February 1 2013, 08:04 PM

the 4th hanson bro wrote:

Robert Maxwell wrote:

doubleohfive wrote:

Yeah, that story was awful. Not only did this pastor get their congregation to stir up shit for that Applebee's, but the waitress in question was fired. Fucking ridiculous.

Yeah, my response to a message like that would be, "Because I have bills to pay and God doesn't, you sanctimonious shitbag." I mean, if I'm gonna get fired anyway...

The correct answer should have been "What does God need 10% for?"

Because he clearly gets paid below minimum wage.

Kestra · February 1 2013, 08:06 PM

Robert Maxwell wrote:

Kestra wrote:

Robert Maxwell wrote:

This story reminded me of this thread, so I hope no one minds a bit of necromancy.

I hate you. I'm getting all

just thinking about tipping again now.

Well, next time you get a receipt asking for a tip, just write "Durga bless you!" instead.

I know it's a joke but I was trying to figure out why that seemed so wrong to me. Not only is it an insult to the waitress, but it feels like an insult to my god as well. Like, if I were attributing human emotions to my god, I'd think that she'd be ashamed of me for behaving in such a way.

doubleohfive wrote:

And, for those who might be curious or simply don't know, the three times it's acceptable for a man to go or walk ahead of a woman (per gentlemanly etiquette) are:

1.) In a revolving door, so you (the man) are pushing it.

2.) On an escalator or stairs, so she won't worry if you're looking up her skirt.

3.) When entering a taxi, so she won't have to slide over or hike up her skirt doing so.

I always get a bit nervous with revolving doors so I appreciate anyone going before me. And yes to number three, I wish more guys thought about this!

Robert Maxwell · February 1 2013, 08:32 PM

Kestra wrote:

Robert Maxwell wrote:

Kestra wrote:

I hate you. I'm getting all

just thinking about tipping again now.

Well, next time you get a receipt asking for a tip, just write "Durga bless you!" instead.

I know it's a joke but I was trying to figure out why that seemed so wrong to me. Not only is it an insult to the waitress, but it feels like an insult to my god as well. Like, if I were attributing human emotions to my god, I'd think that she'd be ashamed of me for behaving in such a way.

While I don't believe in any gods at all, I would agree that referring to them in such a way (as the pastor did when filling out the receipt) does cheapen and insult the god in question.

Deckerd · February 1 2013, 08:32 PM

The only thing I admit a man can go ahead of me involves the huge brake horsepower in their arms. My OH can lift stuff that I can't even push with my full (and not inconsiderable) weight. The fact he puts me on the other end of said stuff and expects me to reciprocate is somehow endearing, after >2 decades.

bbailey861 · February 1 2013, 08:39 PM

I have a hard time believing a real Pastor would: A. Write what he did on the receipt, and B. Call the restaurant and actually try to get people fired. I really hope that Applebee's hires the waitress back and that the Pastor is identified. Does anyone know if he has been?

February 1 2013, 07:11 PM	#121
1001001 Putting the F-U Back in FUN! Location: People's Gaypublic of Drugafornia	Re: We haven't had a conversation about tipping in awhile That's terrible that he did that, and terrible she got fired. Doing God's work, eh Pastor? Stiffing the poor, then getting them fired. That's what Jesus would've done, I'm sure... __________________ “There is a cult of ignorance in the United States...The strain of anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge'.” - Isaac Asimov

February 1 2013, 07:12 PM	#122
doubleohfive Fleet Admiral Location: Los Angeles, CA	Re: We haven't had a conversation about tipping in awhile For real. I learned two things in college: 1) The three times it's acceptable for you walk ahead of a woman, and 2) Always respect the person serving you food. __________________ "I have never made but one prayer to God, a very short one: "O Lord make my enemies ridiculous." And God granted it." -Voltaire

February 1 2013, 07:21 PM	#123
trekkiedane Admiral Location: I'll let you know when I get there.	Re: We haven't had a conversation about tipping in awhile That's quite the expensive God that customer has around here the church tax is less than 1% (not entirely sure though; I haven't been a member for more than thirty years). And service is included -A tip is merely something you give if you can and had exceptional service. __________________ You just assume condescension because I'm European and we're known for not taking Americans seriously. It's a curse. { Emilia }

February 1 2013, 07:24 PM	#125
trekkiedane Admiral Location: I'll let you know when I get there.	Re: We haven't had a conversation about tipping in awhile Is still quite a percentage! __________________ You just assume condescension because I'm European and we're known for not taking Americans seriously. It's a curse. { Emilia }

February 1 2013, 08:01 PM	#129
doubleohfive Fleet Admiral Location: Los Angeles, CA	Re: We haven't had a conversation about tipping in awhile And, for those who might be curious or simply don't know, the three times it's acceptable for a man to go or walk ahead of a woman (per gentlemanly etiquette) are: 1.) In a revolving door, so you (the man) are pushing it. 2.) On an escalator or stairs, so she won't worry if you're looking up her skirt. 3.) When entering a taxi, so she won't have to slide over or hike up her skirt doing so. __________________ "I have never made but one prayer to God, a very short one: "O Lord make my enemies ridiculous." And God granted it." -Voltaire

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February 1 2013, 08:32 PM	#134
Deckerd Fleet Arse Location: in the Frozen Wastes	Re: We haven't had a conversation about tipping in awhile The only thing I admit a man can go ahead of me involves the huge brake horsepower in their arms. My OH can lift stuff that I can't even push with my full (and not inconsiderable) weight. The fact he puts me on the other end of said stuff and expects me to reciprocate is somehow endearing, after >2 decades. __________________ They couldn't hit an elephant at this distance.

February 1 2013, 08:39 PM	#135
bbailey861 Vice Admiral Location: Kingston, ON	Re: We haven't had a conversation about tipping in awhile I have a hard time believing a real Pastor would: A. Write what he did on the receipt, and B. Call the restaurant and actually try to get people fired. I really hope that Applebee's hires the waitress back and that the Pastor is identified. Does anyone know if he has been?