[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by outlaw

I believe it is common practice that the bartenders get a portion of the tips that the wait staff gets. In essence, the bartenders are getting a portion of every tip in the restaurant. Also, it is not uncommon that a person buying at the bar, picking up their own order, not tip as one would if seated and being waited on. Similar to going to a fast food place. Do you tip the person handing you your order?

That's an excellent point. I never tip for counter service. The people working behind the counter at McDonalds are being paid at least minimum wage. They are not servers.

And I would imagine that the four drinks for $4.70 were sodas and water. I don't know if tipping is appropriate for someone serving soda.