Aloha Friday #95
August 13, 2009 by Kailani
Filed under aloha friday, daily life, memes
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Welcome to this week’s edition of Aloha Friday.
In Hawaii, Aloha Friday is the day that we take it easy and look forward to the weekend. So I thought that on Fridays I would take it easy on posting, too. Therefore, I’ll ask a simple question for you to answer. Nothing that requires a lengthy response.
If you’d like to participate, just post your own question on your blog and leave your link below. Don’t forget to visit the other participants! It’s a great way to make new bloggy friends!
My question is:
When you go to places like Starbucks or Jamba Juice, do you leave money in the tip jar?
I’ve always seen these tips jars but never thought anything about it. However, last week Girlie Girl and I were at Jamba Juice and she asked what it was for. After explaining the concept to her, she asked if she could leave money in there since the lady was so nice to us. Since then, I’ve been tipping. 
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I usually go through the drive through at Starbuck’s, when I go, so no tipping is done. Happy Friday!
Jennifer´s last blog ..Shopping-Aloha Friday
If I’m paying with cash, and I get some loose change back, I usually throw that in the jar. Happy Friday!
Kari´s last blog ..Take A Chance Challenge – Challenge #9
Sometimes I do. It really depends on who’s working. If my favorites are working do, otherwise, not usually.
Audrey´s last blog ..Aloha Friday #13
Sometimes. If they were friendly and quick I’ll usually throw in a dollar or some loose change.
Sarah´s last blog ..Aloha Friday – Seasons
I normally throw the loose change in it.
Tena´s last blog ..A Thousand Words Thursday: Blast to the Past
I sometimes tip. I tend to do so more when I know the people there.
Since my friend worked some time at Starbucks I try to do it more when I go to a place that has one. Of course, all bets are off if people are rude.
TheAngelForever´s last blog ..To cheesecake or not to cheesecake
I don’t go to either place, but if I did, I would tip, but the amount would depend on the service.
Vicki´s last blog ..Aloha Friday
If the jar is there and I get a bill or change, then yes. Aloha and have a wonderful weekend.
I usually don’t… unless it is actual change and I already put my wallet away. Then I am just lazy and I will throw it in the jar.
I don’t go to either or those places but I have seen some tip jars @ fast food/drink places. Sometimes I will tip but only if the service was worth it.
Sues2u2´s last blog ..Aloha Friday – 14 Aug
Never been to those stores, too expensive. But I probably wouldn’t.
Michelle´s last blog ..Aloha Friday Question of the Week
I don’t go to either one, so I don’t think I would be leaving a tip.
Pamela Kramer´s last blog ..Seventh.ink – Back To School Giveaway
I must admit, I don’t usually leave a tip, but if I receive extraordinary service (which is rare these days it seems), then I’ll leave something.
Desert Songbird´s last blog ..One Week and Counting…
I don’t go to those types of places, actually. Never been in a SB in my life
Aloha!
Smellyann´s last blog ..Aloha Friday
some times i do and some times i don’t. depends on my mood and the quality of service i get (friendly, timely, etc.)
diana/sunshine´s last blog ..diana, the shopkeeper
If I’m paying with cash… problem is, I’m usually carrying just my card.
Jennifer @ It’s A Beauty Filled Life´s last blog ..Dear Mr. Dishwasher
If I pay with cash I always do. If I pay with my card I don’t. But I rarely go to either of these places.
Kimberly´s last blog ..Aloha Friday – Mad Men
i don’t
and i dont usually go there…
chris´s last blog ..Aloha Friday – Homeschool
Hmm, I don’t think I’ve ever been to a Starbucks or a Jamba Juice. But I’m usually paying for things with a debit card and don’t tend to carry much cash (if any) so probably not.
Deb – Mom of 3 Girls´s last blog ..It really was only a matter of time…
Nope…I don’t frequent those places. Aloha
Thom´s last blog ..55 Flash Fiction Friday – 8/14/09
Sometimes but not always. Now you’re making me feel guilty so my new answer for next time you ask is always.
blueviolet´s last blog ..Aloha Friday – Stuffed and Fluffed
Not usually. If I’m paying $6 for a cup of coffee, then no, especially, lol. Sometimes I will put extra change in there but not so much.
sheila´s last blog ..Aloha Friday ~ Havin’ a heart attack
I don’t go to those places often, but I used to work in one, so I’ll usually at least leave any loose change, sometimes a buck.
Deb´s last blog ..Aloha Friday: Change of heart
I always try to tip. I remember what it was like working jobs like that. Tips can make a big difference.
Kimmie´s last blog ..What’s The Funniest Thing Your Kid Said? (Kidisms)
I tip at Starbucks or any other coffee place every single time. My hubby is a consistent tipper as well! It just seems like the thing to do and people sure appreciate it!
Swoozie´s last blog ..Welcome to Aloha Friday!
I just leave whatever change is left unless I pay with a larger bill. At Dunkin Donuts, it’s only 10 cents, but Starbucks is 50 or something like that…Not made of money, but my change quickly overtakes my wallet!
LZ´s last blog ..Aloha Friday: The Fall Lineup
The only StarBucks around me is in the grocery store and I don’t buy their coffee. My husband does and I think he tips but I am not even sure they have a tip jar out. If they have a jar I would leave money but if not than no.
Nina´s last blog ..aloha friday (DIY)
Sometimes in Starbucks I will– usually I drink only coffee so if I have a bigger order or something they have to make up, I’ll leave a tip. =)
Happy Friday!!
Jen´s last blog ..Aloha Friday!
sometimes I throw in some change but not often
Kristen Andrews´s last blog ..Aloha Friday and a question…
I actually don’t go to Starbucks but, if there is a tip cup I usually drop the coins from my change in it mostly because coins are a pain.
Happy Friday!
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No I don’t usually leave tips in the jars at places like that.
Elle´s last blog ..Aloha Friday ~ You Did What?
Some time I do. I do not always see a jar. Sometimes I use a gift card and have no cash. Really I do not go to Starbucks very often. Have never heard of the other.
AuntieE´s last blog ..Aloha Friday – Favorite Blogs?
Not always, but yes, I usually do. Happy Friday!
Mighty M´s last blog ..Where did she go?
No I don’t leave a tip…Isnt that why they get paid in the first place.
Ric´s last blog ..Aloha Friday!
Sometimes I’ll leave a tip if I have some extra change.
shelly´s last blog ..Aloha Friday: Yummo!
to me this depends on the person serving if the person is nice with a great attitude I do and if not I either don’t or not as much
I try to avoid SB and other $5 for a cup of coffee places because for the most part they are so Eco UNfriendly lol
Dianne´s last blog ..Aloha Friday!
i am a heavy tipper. I am a mom and frankly, I appreciate ANYBODY who serves me or waits on my. As a mom I know what it is like to fee under-appreciated! Don’t we all! So I tip heavily- especially like good service. I also try to make a point to comment to the manager is the service and/or food is extra special. I rarely lodge a complaint though because I try to make a habit of concentrating on the blessings and try to overlook things. I Cor. 13 says, “Love bears all things.” As much as possible, I try to be a blessing out in the workplace! And I find I people generally respond in a like manner!
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Jean Stockdale´s last blog ..Track 03
No. I’m cheap like that – lol!
Yes, every time! it might not be much.. but it’s something.
Suzanne B (Crunchy green Mom)´s last blog ..Meteors and "The Daily Planet"
I can’t say at those types of places I have left a tip. I don’t think I have been in anyplace like that to be honest.
It honestly depends on if I have cash with me. It also depends on how nice the people are. If I get people who are being rude or obnoxious, I don’t tip.
Melissa´s last blog ..
If I use cash and get change back yes. And I usually give it to my son so he can put it in the jar.
Katie´s last blog ..Aloha Friday #11
No. I usually pay with credit card anyway or debit card so I don’t have spare change. In general the only people I really tip are waiters/waitresses since they are below minimum wage workers and then people who deal with my bags while traveling. I’m just not into the whole tip me for doing my job attitude that a lot of people have.
Catherine @ The Blonde Diaries´s last blog ..Aloha Friday – August 14, 2009
I don’t go to starbucks but when I used to go to Sonic I did tip them. Sometimes it’s hard tho’ if you don’t think about it in adv. when you are paying with a debit card.
robin´s last blog ..Christmas in Aug?
depends. if I pay with cash and have change then I toss it in, but if I pay with credit card I don’t bother digging for change
Mommy Vent´s last blog ..Aloha Friday
Sometimes I do. We just went to Wisconsin dells last weekend, and every single place had one of those jars {yes even fast food}, so I didn’t tip half of them just because they charge so much more than usual the way it is. But when it comes to sit down restaurants and other places, I usually tip pretty well.
Melissa´s last blog ..Aloha Friday
usually not. but i hate carrying 10 pounds of change around in my purse… so if it’s getting particularly heavy, i throw the coins in the jar
jaime´s last blog ..Vampire Series Part 3: The Festival
Yes, I do actually! Even though Starbucks costs a pretty penny, I love it and think a tip for the workers just shows I appreciate what they do for me.
Baba´s last blog ..Welcome to FeedBurner
Not typically unless the guy/gal has been really great. But I might rethink this. : )
CarolH´s last blog ..Aloha Friday
Sometimes I do but the person has to be very sweet.
Cathi´s last blog ..
Aloha! I try to leave money–but alot of times I am using my debit card…so that’s weird and I just leave. I do feel a bit badly though
Heather´s last blog ..Congratulations to the 1+1+1=1 Blog!
Nope! As a business owner’s wife, I know that the employees are being paid very well to stick coffee and cream in a blender. If one of the employees were to gout of their way for me in some way, I would tip them directly.
Muthering Heights´s last blog ..The Long And Short Of It
Sometimes, but rarely. I put my change in the Starbucks tip jar every now and then.
Mary´s last blog ..Aloha Friday #6: Vacations
It depends on the service, if they are nice I leave a tip.
Kimberly Kaye´s last blog ..Aloha Friday: Curly or Straight?
Always, always, always tip . . . but for me it’s usually Dunkin’ Donuts for coffee! I always leave the change, but usually throw in a one $ bill as well. They always remember me, as I go to the same place, and they know my voice as soon as I get in line for the drive-up and always take good care of me. They deserve it! I appreciate their service.
Nope, I do not {usually}.
Megan´s last blog ..Aloha Friday
While I understand the theory behind a tip jar, I really don’t like to use them I usually hand my tip to the person who helped me. Some have actually thrown the money into the jar; some understand to keep it especially when I say.”It’s for you”. Stop by! http://psychicmamaindigochild.blogspot.com/2009/08/would-you-rather-have-little-boy-still.html
CATHY PARKER/Psychic Mama´s last blog ..FRIDAY’S FREEWRITE & FRAGMENT
Sometimes I do.
Jamericanspice´s last blog ..POND’S Wet Cleansing Towelettes Review
Good service gets a tip. That’s the whole point in my mind. If your crap and rude I’ll leave a penny as a symbol of my dissatisfaction. If I’m happy and plan on goin back then I’m leaving a good tip.
Chris B´s last blog ..Fixing Computers..Yeah, My O’Bon
I have a niece that works at Starbucks and told me they don’t get paid well at all and are really appreciative of the tips. They share the tips, so I try to leave one even if I’m not particularly pleased with the person waiting on me since the ones in the background get the tips too.
Things have been crazy here, but I hope to get back to playing regularly this next week.
Tamy ~ 3 Sides of Crazy´s last blog ..Spiced Apple Ginger Pie
No! It’s been interesting reading the comments, though – maybe I’ll change my mind!
Mozi Esmes Mommy´s last blog ..Fashion Friday
I don’t normally go to places like that (we live very far away from them!) but sometimes I leave tips and sometimes not…just depends on how much money I have left over.
Why is Mr. Linky closed? I was going to post mine on there, but it’s closed. Kinda bummed!
Happy Friday!
Brandi´s last blog ..Aloha Friday