Husband used to do that as a kid and NO ONE tipped him but ironically, everyone tipped the local Tim Horton’s ladies at least 50% – 100%, who just poured coffee and handed it to them in a warm environment. They did that because it was what everyone ELSE did. I’ve since stopped doing that.

I would never tip a gas attendant because you are already paying extra for their service. I can’t remember the last time someone else pumped my gas either.

I never worked a job where tips were expected or even suggested. But I did have a few people tip me when I drove an ice cream truck – either because they didn’t feel like taking their change back, or because they were my “regulars” and felt I could use a little extra. I never refused, partly because I was an independent contractor, not getting paid a set wage, and sometimes only clearing $50 at the end of a (particularly bad) 10-hour day.

I tip waiters/waitresses a minimum of 15% in a full-service restaurant. Usually it’s 20% or a little more; if the service is abominable, I tip around 10%. Why? Because it’s factored into their wage. It’s a hard job, and even when they do poorly, they should be able to clear $5/hour.

Servers and bartenders – I tip. People who do a great service above and beyond (unexpected) I try to tip, but don’t push it on them so they don’t feel awkward saying yes or no.

We’re being trained to tip people all the time and it seems more and more people are expecting it in places they really shouldn’t. A fast food restaurant should never have a tip jar.