Tipping at the gas dock

CrownRay · 07-12-2012, 07:36 AM

The amount of tip depends on how cute the gas dock girl is

One of my favorite things about the lake!

Happy Gourmand · 07-12-2012, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by CrownRay

The amount of tip depends on how cute the gas dock girl is

One of my favorite things about the lake!

You better stay away from Anchor Marine!!

CrownRay · 07-12-2012, 10:46 AM

We should have a "Miss Gas Dock Girl" contest

Altonbayicefishingfool · 07-12-2012, 11:14 AM

For those who choose to tip at the gas dock, do you tip the guy/girl at the full service land gas station, Mcdonalds,Dunkins donuts,if not how come?

Woodsy · 07-12-2012, 11:41 AM

They have full service gas stations still? LOL! If they did I would def tip if they checked my oil, tire pressure etc!

I tip because these kids (girls usually) are performing a service for me. They grab the rope, tie up the boat, pump the gas, make sure the bow numbers are on the reciept... untie the lines and push me off the dock... and its always done with a smile! Same goes for the Naz!

Woodsy

Misty Blue · 07-12-2012, 04:06 PM

When I go to Dunkin's (I used to be a baker there in an other life) the person pours a coffee and hands me a bagle. That is not outstanding, just a job.

When I go to the marina for fuel, the dock attendant ( I believe that to be PC) watches me approach, fends me off (hazardous) grabs a line and makes me fast (hazardous). He/she then dilivers me a whole bunch of gas while, I hope, keeping an eye out for fire hazards and environmental concerns.

They do the paperwork and cast me off without damage.

While a tip is not necessary, if the dock boy/girl is attentive and professional then in my mind for the short money that they make a tip is not over the roof.

Misty Blue.

ishoot308 · 07-12-2012, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by CrownRay

We should have a "Miss Gas Dock Girl" contest

I think the girls at Fay's would win!

07-12-2012, 07:36 AM	#1
CrownRay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Medford MA/Blackcat Island Posts: 148 Thanks: 0 Thanked 25 Times in 16 Posts	The amount of tip depends on how cute the gas dock girl is One of my favorite things about the lake! __________________ "The ocean (or lake) itself is not dangerous, it's the hard stuff around the edges that will kill you."

07-12-2012, 10:46 AM	#3
CrownRay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Medford MA/Blackcat Island Posts: 148 Thanks: 0 Thanked 25 Times in 16 Posts	We should have a "Miss Gas Dock Girl" contest __________________ "The ocean (or lake) itself is not dangerous, it's the hard stuff around the edges that will kill you."

07-12-2012, 11:41 AM	#5
Woodsy Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Weirs Beach Posts: 1,965 Thanks: 80 Thanked 980 Times in 440 Posts	They have full service gas stations still? LOL! If they did I would def tip if they checked my oil, tire pressure etc! I tip because these kids (girls usually) are performing a service for me. They grab the rope, tie up the boat, pump the gas, make sure the bow numbers are on the reciept... untie the lines and push me off the dock... and its always done with a smile! Same goes for the Naz! Woodsy __________________ The only way to eliminate ignorant behavior is through education. You can't fix stupid.

07-12-2012, 04:06 PM	#6
Misty Blue Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 658 Thanks: 121 Thanked 283 Times in 98 Posts	Apples and Oranges? When I go to Dunkin's (I used to be a baker there in an other life) the person pours a coffee and hands me a bagle. That is not outstanding, just a job. When I go to the marina for fuel, the dock attendant ( I believe that to be PC) watches me approach, fends me off (hazardous) grabs a line and makes me fast (hazardous). He/she then dilivers me a whole bunch of gas while, I hope, keeping an eye out for fire hazards and environmental concerns. They do the paperwork and cast me off without damage. While a tip is not necessary, if the dock boy/girl is attentive and professional then in my mind for the short money that they make a tip is not over the roof. Misty Blue.

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07-12-2012, 11:14 AM	#4
Altonbayicefishingfool Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 153 Thanks: 19 Thanked 52 Times in 30 Posts	For those who choose to tip at the gas dock, do you tip the guy/girl at the full service land gas station, Mcdonalds,Dunkins donuts,if not how come?