Tipping at the Gas Pumps

Wing Nut · 06-30-2005, 01:13 PM

So does this mean that everyone should tip the attendant at a regular full service gas station when you put gas in your car?

I've been boating on Winni for the last nine years and I have never nor have I ever seen anyone tip the kids that work the gas docks. That includes several family members that have had places on the lake for over 25 years. Usually when I go to get gas the kid will just hand the pump to me and I pump it myself.

A pump out would definitely call for a tip, though.

I must say, though, that it's always entertaining to watch some of the older guys with the big beer gut and the oversized boat that matches their ego attempt to pick up the girl pumping the gas while I'm waiting in line!

Bizer · 06-30-2005, 01:47 PM

TIP as an acronym for "To Insure Promptness" sounds plausible and makes a good story, but there is no evidence to support this. According to SNOPES,

Acronyms are unknown prior to the 20th century.
The use of TIP as a noun goes back to the 18th century.
The use of TIP as a verb goes back to the 17th century.

Woodsy · 06-30-2005, 02:17 PM

They still have full service gas stations? LOL!

GWC... · 06-30-2005, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Wing Nut

I must say, though, that it's always entertaining to watch some of the older guys with the big beer gut and the oversized boat that matches their ego attempt to pick up the girl pumping the gas while I'm waiting in line!

That's not from beer; too much pasta!

Usually, she is embellishing a story about the "cheapies" at the Lake who do not seem to appreciate her efforts to brighten a stranger's day.

As for the ego, guess I've seen too much of the Clintons on television - monkey see; monkey do...

Anywho, have a great time at the Lake and happy to entertain - remember, you can not beat the price and no tipping expected, at least not from me.

06-30-2005, 01:13 PM	#1
Wing Nut Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Maynard, MA/Whortleberry Island Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	So does this mean that everyone should tip the attendant at a regular full service gas station when you put gas in your car? I've been boating on Winni for the last nine years and I have never nor have I ever seen anyone tip the kids that work the gas docks. That includes several family members that have had places on the lake for over 25 years. Usually when I go to get gas the kid will just hand the pump to me and I pump it myself. A pump out would definitely call for a tip, though. I must say, though, that it's always entertaining to watch some of the older guys with the big beer gut and the oversized boat that matches their ego attempt to pick up the girl pumping the gas while I'm waiting in line! __________________ Wing Nut

06-30-2005, 01:47 PM	#2
Bizer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 336 Thanks: 0 Thanked 243 Times in 82 Posts	TIP as an acronym for "To Insure Promptness" sounds plausible and makes a good story, but there is no evidence to support this. According to SNOPES, Acronyms are unknown prior to the 20th century. The use of TIP as a noun goes back to the 18th century. The use of TIP as a verb goes back to the 17th century.

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06-30-2005, 02:17 PM	#3
Woodsy Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Weirs Beach Posts: 1,966 Thanks: 80 Thanked 980 Times in 440 Posts	They still have full service gas stations? LOL!