Vent: I got cancelled at my local coffee shop for saying I don't tip on takeout

I was at Brew & Bean on 3rd Street last Tuesday getting my usual black coffee. The cashier handed me the tablet and the tip screen popped up with 20%, 25%, and 30% options. I hit 'no tip' because I literally just stood there for 30 seconds while they poured a cup. The guy behind me actually said 'seriously?' out loud and the barista gave me a cold look. Now I walk three blocks to Joe's Cup instead but I feel like I'm being judged just for having a different opinion on when tipping makes sense. Has anyone else dealt with this kind of pressure at counters?

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spencerm462mo ago

Wait isn't takeout supposed to mean you don't tip anyway?

thomas2752mo ago

Wait, you think you don't tip on takeout? Man, that's wild to me. I always throw at least a couple bucks in the jar when I pick up food, like 10% or so, because the staff still has to bag everything up and make sure the drinks are right. My buddy works at a pizza joint and he says they split the takeout tips with the kitchen too, so skipping it just feels wrong.

the_lee1mo ago

Lol I'm too broke to tip myself on the takeout I eat alone.