Smelling the Coffee: Thoughts on tipping

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Thoughts on tipping

I'm interviewed today in the Lincoln Journal Star about tipping in coffee shops, and STC gets a mention as well.

Previous tip blogging here and here.

Posted by Jacob Grier on March 27, 2008 10:05 AM | Permalink
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Jacob,

I wanted to get your thoughts on tip jars at coffee shops. I've read some articles on whether or not baristas should get tips at all. I've also read some comments from consumers who feel uncomfortable or even threatened by a tip jar.

I create, and sell, humorous tip jar stickers. In some environments, these are an acceptable way to increase tips. In other environments, fine dining, for example, they would not be appropriate.

What are your thoughts? Do tip jars in coffee shops turn off customers? Do they help to increase tips?

Thank you,
Rick

Posted by: Rick | March 5, 2010 12:07 PM