tipping at full-serve gas stations

[Josh]

If I get a team of trained technicians running out to my car to service it like it was 1955: tip.

If not: no tip.

[sggg]

*laughs at New Jersey*

Paying less and not having to get out of the car amuses you? Oh well, I'll join you anyway. There's plenty to laugh at.

[Rocca]

Yes, yes you should tip. Why? Because I work at the full-serve and i just finished my shift tonight.

Theyre's nothing wrong with not tipping, but it's a nice gesture. And I get tipped because i volontarily clean the windows, check the tires, engine fluids, etc. I would say in a normal 6 hour day, i could pull out 30 to 35$ of tip, depending on the rush hours and how the weather is. Tip is rather obligatory in the winter when its 30 below and cars are only lined up for full serve. It's a nice gesture, shows that you care.

Theyre's self and full serve over here but not tipping isnt' taboo, its just preferred.

[Cheebs]

Paying less and not having to get out of the car amuses you? Oh well, I'll join you anyway. There's plenty to laugh at.

I'm in and out of a gas station 10X faster when I swipe my card at the pump and pump my own gas. I'd rather not sit at a gas station for any longer than I have to.

[Rocca]

good thinking. It's great that you can just pass your debit/credit card so you don't have to wait in line inside.

[burgundy]

I was just about to post the exact same thing, pumping your own gas is for suckers.

I grew up in NJ and I hate full service. It takes too long. I swipe my credit card at the pump, fill my tank, and I'm out of there ASAP.

Growing up in NJ I never pumped my own gas... so the first road trip I took with friends (all the way to Nova Scotia) was funny. We got to the gas station and had to figure out what to do. WTF!

I dunno...I can't remember the first time I pumped gas because it just wasn't a problem. It was like I was doing it all my life.

[Shine]

1. Open gas tank cover
2. Pay for gas (if credit card), if cash do that first
3. Select grade of gas
4. Life nozzle
5. Insert nozzle to gas tank
6. Squeeze trigger
7. Once done, put nozzle back into holder
8. Complete transaction whether its on the pump itself or the teller

You mean to say that you pay first?! I remember doing that in Ma, it's hard to fill your tank like that. Oh, and yes, you are supposed to tip the poor shmuck.

[bandit]

You mean to say that you pay first?! I remember doing that in Ma, it's hard to fill your tank like that. Oh, and yes, you are supposed to tip the poor shmuck.

I pay via Credit Card at the pump. I dont go inside. I swipe my card, fill my tank, and take my receipt. Here in NY, if you pay in cash, you go to the teller first, hand them the cash (usually $20). Than you go fill your tank. Whatever is left over from the $20, they'll give you the change.

[kabuki]

Yes, yes you should tip. Why? Because I work at the full-serve and i just finished my shift tonight.

Theyre's nothing wrong with not tipping, but it's a nice gesture. And I get tipped because i volontarily clean the windows, check the tires, engine fluids, etc. I would say in a normal 6 hour day, i could pull out 30 to 35$ of tip, depending on the rush hours and how the weather is. Tip is rather obligatory in the winter when its 30 below and cars are only lined up for full serve. It's a nice gesture, shows that you care.

If I get a team of trained technicians running out to my car to service it like it was 1955: tip.

If not: no tip.

Since there have been conflicting answers, I've decided to go with the above two views. If it is freezing outside and snowing and the attendent fills up my gas / washes my windows with warm water / checks my tires / inspects my fluids / and is generally a hard worker, I shall tip. If not... fuck 'em!



Thanks for the help guys.