amexpat Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Is anyone surprised that this is morphing into yet another food thread? No loss. The subject was exhausted long ago. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insideleft Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 While I've never been to the US, they are too prone to: rightiousness, piousness, vindictiveness, spite and vengence for me to risk it, I believe that tipping is demanded is demanded in that country no matter the quality of the service. Why would I tip staff in a wealthy country and not tip staff in a less well-off country ? This isn't really about the country I'm in or the nature of the service I get. It's about me and whether I'm willing to recognise being treated with respect and generosity by another. In a service based relationship, one way of illustrating this recognition is leaving a tip. I would not leave a tip unless I can afford it, but would give as much as I could in other kind; such as a genuinely thankful response. Tipping in Thailand is kinda funny for me. I do tip in my home country and the other countries I've visited, but usually only for staff I 'guess' are usually poorly paid, and who I feel have done me good. These 'pay guesses' include most service staff, whether in a building or on the side of the road. I've wondered about 7-11 staff a few times, but haven't left a tip yet. I've had wonderful and terrible service in those shops. I always feel appreciative when I feel well treated by 7-11 staff and as a consequence of this thread, have decided to tip staff in these stores from now on. When I tip, I do it because I can afford to. It is one way that illustrates how I care for and consider others. However, it takes all kinds of alien nationals to populate the Soi's of Thailand and thankfully, the staff of the 7-11's don't need us all to be generous or considerate in return for good service, for them to survive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainFantastic Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Why in the world would anyone eat one of those nasty 7-11 hot dogs is beyond me.... Whilst I wouldn't ordinarily seek them out - I have, on occasion, found them to be a proverbial "life-saver" on the way home after an evening out, when all I need is some Western stodge and the prospect of either an "Indian" a kebab or a chip butty is non-existent. I usually buy two. One for me and one to share with the lethargic mutts lying outside who then perform the courtesy of escorting me to the end of our Soi (but nervously retreat prior to being eaten alive by the Soi hounds for crossing into their turf). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NateKohler Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Why tip a 7/11 cashier? Would you tip the cashier in your bank? The checkout girl in Walmart? The checkin girl at the airport? They are all doing the same job, effectively - stood standing in place and doing what they are paid to do (no more, no less). Tips are for going "over and beyond" what the job is paying you to do. For simply doing the job you simply get paid for doing the job - IMHO. HOW EASY IS IT? Anyone who tips 7/11 staff is a moron stoking the fires of riot and insurrection, if you ask me (OK. Maybe that's taking it a bit far - but it is short-sighted and bang out of order). I said I would tip If I felt they went way out of their way to help. I've never tipped a Sleven employee though that I can recall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMX Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 I guess the resurrection of this topic proves that red herring keeps a long, long, while! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beng Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 I think it is a good idea. From my memories, 7-11 staff make about 25 baht per hour. I know they get around 7K a month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinfoilhat Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 To answer that question directly…..No I have not been leaving a tip, truth is I don't think I've had service that would make me feela tip was in order, I've always picked me stuff, plonked it on the counter….and paid. I do leave tips, just not every time I take my money out! 'WinnieTheKhwai' you hear some say; "anything smaller than 20 baht, less than $1 is simply not worth carrying around" It's no wonder that Thais think farang are dumb! Kwai. Keep your american habits where it belongs. Nobody gives tip in Thailand. no american in his right mind would tip at a 7-11. this is not an american habit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 I frequently give the staff at my local 7/11 a tip, but they never take it and the fridge still isn't cold enough! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Like Thai Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 I will tip them the same amount as a Thai would tip them. I prefer to do as the locals do with regard to tipping rather than trying to contribute to a foreign guilt complex. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tfc Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 I never even thought to tip at 7/11 or even saw the tip jar. I'm usually so fast in and out of there that we barely exchange a word. I've learned to tip more since being in Thailand as being from Australia and having worked in the hospitality industry before I never expected tips - but had a very good wage for a waiter (something like $16/hr AUD on weeknights and $30/hr on weekends back in 1993). If I got tips it was just a bonus. Over here I always tips at my regular places, I always tip for good service and I always tip mealsonwheels4u because more often than not they are delivering food to me in the pouring rain. 7/11 though...that's a new one for me, I feel like I'd get more service (time-wise) at mc donalds and I've never tipped there so 7/11 just seems a bit weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 I will tip them the same amount as a Thai would tip them. I prefer to do as the locals do with regard to tipping rather than trying to contribute to a foreign guilt complex. Especially the ones that pull up in the Mercs, Lexus, Audi's etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbrain Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 I always give them a tip. Something along the line of, Short Apple ( AAPL ) it's overvalued for the near time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Like Thai Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 I will tip them the same amount as a Thai would tip them. I prefer to do as the locals do with regard to tipping rather than trying to contribute to a foreign guilt complex. Especially the ones that pull up in the Mercs, Lexus, Audi's etc. I would tip where it is the general custom of Thais to tip and an amount that would be the norm. I wouldn't get into a tipping competition with any customers in order to show the 7/11 cashier that I am the big man and good hearted farang. The Thais that pull up in the big cars, don't tip anymore than Thais with small cars. Maybe they do if they are in a place where they are trying to show the Farangs around that they are the Big Man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amexpat Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 I clicked on this thread thinking "Do You Tip At 7-Eleven?" was the opening line for a joke. What's up next? "Do you wai the ladyboys as you drive by?" 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackr Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Op, 7-11 takes 10 baht per bill (same as the bank, do you also tip the bank?), they are not doing anything strenuous or beyond what they are supposed to do, they actually earn a decent wage (relatively), and Thais don't tip. If perhaps you remain sat in your car and they come out to serve you, then it could be worth something, but it's a shop for Pete's sake. Please leave yankee traits in yankee-land. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB1955 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 No no and no 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonwilly Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 The thought of Tipping at a 7-11 has never crossed my mind. No. john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 (edited) I will tip them the same amount as a Thai would tip them. I prefer to do as the locals do with regard to tipping rather than trying to contribute to a foreign guilt complex. Especially the ones that pull up in the Mercs, Lexus, Audi's etc. I would tip where it is the general custom of Thais to tip and an amount that would be the norm. I wouldn't get into a tipping competition with any customers in order to show the 7/11 cashier that I am the big man and good hearted farang. The Thais that pull up in the big cars, don't tip anymore than Thais with small cars. Maybe they do if they are in a place where they are trying to show the Farangs around that they are the Big Man 1. Agree 2. That was exactly my 'tongue in cheek' point. Edited October 9, 2012 by uptheos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptoyoumyfriend Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 i actually don't tip at all but instead when i walk around every minute or so i grab a handful of 20's mixed in with an occasional 100 or 500 and just toss it over my left shoulder.unless of course there are some really deserving prolos right in front of me then i let if go ahead of myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaideeguy Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Do you tip at a noodle shop?? petrol station?? cashier at a super store?? or any of the many other shopping venues here in LOS?? I never see Thais tip and I follow their practice. I do tip my telephone and internet service man in the hope pf better and faster service or a taxi driver that doesn't try to rip me off or a mechanic that undercharges and my contractor when he does extra jobs above the pre agreed price.....but never 7/11. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizardtongue Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 As hard/difficult as I sometimes find it, I do try and integrate into Thai society and as such I follow their lead when it comes to things like tipping, like the majority of Thai's I don't. My wife worked in a Thai restaurant where if she was lucky a couple may leave 5 Baht tip along with a mess. I would be embarrassed to leave 5 Baht so I simply do not bother. As for tipping in 7/11 never in a million years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacktrip Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 whats the minimum age for working at 7-11. is it 16? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elektrified Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 I think you will find that many Thais tip very well (but not at 7-11). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicog Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 For regular service in restaurants I try not to tip. In the restaurant trade, tips are essentially part of the salary. So that makes you a tightwad, innit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicog Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 whats the minimum age for working at 7-11. is it 16? From my experience, that might be the minimum IQ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naboo Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 I cannot believe people are posting in this thread. Oh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdw Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Would you TIP at a 7-11 in your home country ? I sure as hell don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barefoot1988 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 i didnt even know there is a tip box in 7/11 till i read this . . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balo Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 I never tip in restaurants so why would I tip in 7 Eleven ? Only Americans do that . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccw Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 I put the shrapnel in the charity box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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