Comments on: Giving away my money makes me high

By: Michelle

Michelle — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:46:07 +0000

It’s funny .. I was just reading a study that made the link between being doing a good deed and endorphine release. That little rush you’re talking about. It’s called the ‘Helper’s High’. It’s good for your health too, so I wish you many many more Helper’s Highs.

By: DesignHER Momma

DesignHER Momma — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:57:16 +0000

Tips paid for my Big 10 college education – so I’ve been on both sides of the fence for sure. I love leaving a big tip, and feel OK leaving the big mess. Tip enough, they won’t mind cleaning up.

Oh, and since I’ve been on both sides of the fence, I have no problem leaving a crappy tip for really bad service. But it has to be downright sinfully bad.

By: Karly

Karly — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 01:51:58 +0000

I’m a big tipper too. I used to be a server (only it was a waitress way back then) and I know what hard work it can be.

I once got tipped $5 by this little old couple who came in every weekend. Nobody else ever wanted to wait on them because they were so grumpy and tipped horribly. Anyway, one night they came in and I was too busy to take their table so someone else did it. Before they left they walked up and handed me $5. I explained that I hadn’t waited on them that night, but they told me to keep it “just for being me.” They never came in the restaurant again after that and I’ve always wondered what happened to them.

And there’s my tear jerker for the day.

By: Chibi Jeebs

Chibi Jeebs — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:17:30 +0000

Both The Man-Thing and my brother were pizza delivery guys at one point. Both have relayed stories about having to drive all over hell and gone in a snow storm (so some person could stay home safe and warm), only to not even be given a penny as a tip.

The last time we had pizza delivered, I tipped 20%. That young man literally tripped over himself thanking me. It damn near made me want to cry and give him more, he was so excited and appreciative.

That being said, I won’t tip as generously if the service sucked.

By: Gina

Gina — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:03:35 +0000

Mr b and I are good tippers, too. We both earned our living that way for a while, and we found that the best tippers are usually other waiters and hairdressers.

By: MommyGeekology

MommyGeekology — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:39:25 +0000

As a former waitress of three years, I can say that it’s very, very appreciated. Because for every time that you leave a super-nice tip, someone else stiffed the server that day.

As a result of all my waitressing experience, I’m an excellent tipper – but fair to be sure. If you can’t manage to refill my drink or remember my order, sorry. You’re getting 10-15%. If you can get the basics down, and smile at my kids and I don’t have to worry about whether my food is going to be right or my drink cold? Well it’s 25-30% for you , and probably a nice note, because I LOVED it when my customers would leave me a note saying Thanks.

By: Melanie

Melanie — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:11:43 +0000

I used to be kind of stingy with my tip until I realized that if I was the one being tipped, I would appreciate someone realizing that this is how I made my living, and it would make my day if they were a little extra generous. Ever since then I’ve made myself give at least 2$ more than I planned.

By: Cheryl Pope

Cheryl Pope — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:25:58 +0000

I have a problem leaving a tip if I don’t receive good service. My husband who is in the service industry reminds me that the wait staff makes about 4 dollars an hour and survives off tips. My response is that they should work harder for the tip. Am I wrong? Visit the Real Princess Zaria and Mommy Blog.