sperdue Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 The thread about the workers of BF got me thinking... Last year my group tipped several of the cashier/sales associates that helped us. Granted, it wasn't a lot, maybe $5 or so.The main stipulation is that they weren't rude. We told them treat themselves to lunch and a well deserved break. :) Have you ever done this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 I would have to reject any tips offered while on the clock. Its a very nice gesture though. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzylogic Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Shoot, at WM we aren't allowed to accept tips of any nature. Of course, customers have been known to accidently drop a few bucks on the ground for me to find . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alimfp Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 I have never been allowed to accept tips at any retail places I have worked. I've only been offered twice though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 If someone wants to tip me, I offer to take their stuff out to their car for them and they can do so at that time. I wouldn't be able to leave the store on BF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sperdue Posted November 15, 2005 Author Share Posted November 15, 2005 If someone wants to tip me, I offer to take their stuff out to their car for them and they can do so at that time. I wouldn't be able to leave the store on BF.I'm shopping where you work!!!!!!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebony0421 Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 I've never done it, but it's a sweet gesture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenniferharrison82 Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 I've never been allowed to accept tips, whoever have been offered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 I'm shopping where you work!!!!!!:)Haha, if someone needs me to, I will take their stuff out for them without expecting a tip. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amdskip Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Can't accept tips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaderGCP Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 I work at a VANS and we arent supposed to accept tips but some of my coworkers and myself have actually had some. Usually during back to school and holiday sales. The manager knows we arent supposed to but if he doesnt see it..he doesnt care. I helped some guy with two girls for about 25 minutes. Got tons of shoes out. I guess the guy realized I didnt give him any attitude and helped him with TONS of shoes so he gave me a tip. At first I wasnt sure about accepting it but he practically put it in my hand so...whatever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherry33778 Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 I also can not accept tips from The Home Depot, but when I used to work at Walgreens and the customer insisted I would feel compelled to take it. One customer gave me $20 for helping her copy pictures on the Kiosk. I was really shocked! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest all2tired Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 When I used to work in the bank, we weren't allowed to accept tips but if the person insisted then and only then could we. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazymommy17801 Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Last year i bought a card and put a few dollars in it and then went to customer service and had them give it to the lady who helped me. I told the lady who helped me that there would be something at customer service for her. So she knew who it came from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motoXmom Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 I've been told at some stores they are not allowed. Some people have questioned seeing a cashier put $$ in their pocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdblev Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 I wanted to bake them cookies and such one year after being at a particularly helpful store, but they said they wouldn't take them as they didn't really know me and all that. I'd still like to do that this year for whatever store we go to first and yes I am an excellent baker. Would any of you that work retail really be scared of something brought in by a customer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darianwiccan Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 I love the idea of putting it into a card for the particular worker. If I have any chances, I may give that one a go. :) It really is a nice gesture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakes_mommy Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 No, I am from out of town when I go shopping so I would not tip.. It is a nice thought though. It would be nice if the store provided food for the workers though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReillyCheyenne Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 At TRU, you can actually be fired for accepting a tip from a customer but I have had plenty of gentlemen , since I'm a female I guess, try to tip me when I carry a big item out to their car because it is store policy that we have to carry it out and they also try to help me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steakgoddess Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 I've never tipped a cashier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justbarbour Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 It's retarded that a lot of the stores prohibit their employees from accepting tips. If you've done your job well enough that a customer wants to reward you, you ought to be able to enjoy it. Besides, it's not like the employees are particularly well paid anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erh12275 Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Nope but I have worked at a couple retail stores when I was younger and was not allowed to receive tips so I assume most of them can't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VonnegutFan Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 I also have worked retail and I agree that I was never allowed to accept tips... Here is a great idea though, what about gift certificates to fast food places? I know McDonald's sells them in denominations of $5. Great idea, though sperdue! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramona1992 Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 I would think another great thing to do - if they didn't take the tip - would be to get their name and write a letter to the management, stating how helpful this person was. I've done this a few times in different circumstances and I always hear, "People don't usually tell you when you do a good job, they just complain when someone does something wrong. Thank you for letting us know!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kandy Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Most places will not allow them to accept gifts. I have never tipped them. My thing its this is what they are getting paid to do, provide customer service. If I have an experiance with the employee was nice then I will place the information in their comment box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossMAN Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Since I usually pay with a credit card and they're just doing their job, no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMommy Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 They are just doing their job. It's not like waitresses or waiters who aren't even getting minimum wage. Retail workers are paid more to do customer service. Also, becareful because at the stores I've worked at you can get in serious trouble for accepting a tip!! An employee can get wrote up or even fired for that!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebirth Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Nope. I think they can't accept tips even in grocery stores. When people help the customers carry their bags to their cars. They can't accept any tips whatsoever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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