Why do some food places have a CUP on the counter for you to drop change in, like

[TVFactFan]

Dunkin Donuts??-lol what the hell is all that about? I'm aleady paying for my food but they want me to TIP the BAGEL TOASTER?

[swedeace]

I noticed that at Dunkin' Donuts as well. I have seen that in some other eating establishments. I believe they gather all the money and disperse it equally among their employees or for a bonus or something.

[Polniaczek033]

i don't see what the big deal is.

if you had their job, you'd want all the extra money you could get. :lol:

[Kazza]

I think it's in case someone doesn't have enough spare change (like an extra penny) to grab it from there. I've seen it at gas stations.

[~LadyJess~]

I don't see what the big deal with it is. I normally don't leave a tip, but since I don't really like coins, if I get a small amount of coins back, I leave it in the cup.

[Georgia's on my Mind]

That is the most ignorant comment I have ever heard. People working at these businesses are there because of circumstance, not ability in life. They provide a service for you. Some people depend on tips as a large part of their income...thanks.

[Kazza]

So I was wrong all along? :eek:

[James"Thunder"Early]

So I was wrong all along? :eek:I'm afraid so

[80sTrivia]

I've seen these coin-drop cups at Baskin-Robbins and other eateries where the help is usually college-aged and working their way through school...

[Ireneparalegal]

Dunkin Donuts??-lol what the hell is all that about? I'm aleady paying for my food but they want me to TIP the BAGEL TOASTER?
yep.

[Kazza]

I'm afraid so


Well, I had asked before because I was curious and the reply I got was that it cold be used for the people that come in shortchanged.:)

[MsOrange]

I think it's in case someone doesn't have enough spare change (like an extra penny) to grab it from there. I've seen it at gas stations.
i don't think you are wrong. Maybe wrong about Dunkin Donuts, but the little cups they have at gas station that have pennies in it are usually those "need a penny, grab a penny, have a penny, leave a penny" things.

[Janice Johnson]

I thought those cups were for charity........:confused: I thought you leave money in there so that the restaurnat/store can give money to charity.

[Chocoholic]

They're either for tips, loose change, or charity. You don't have to leave money if you don't want to. I very rarely do. I never know if the money is really going to charity. I don't tip when I'm getting take-out unless it's a large order or I've gotten exceptionally good service. I take my coins home and put them in a jar.

[Mr. Stefani]

because they're being paid minimum wage most likely and are doing you a service.