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Originally Posted by Pugchief
If they are a volunteer, why would they expect a tip? And why do you feel obligated to offer one? Very generous of you, but seems contrary to the spirit of volunteer work.
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Apparently you have never been to a base to shop. The commissary offers on a voluntary list to work bagging grocery. No wages, government facility, so they volunteer for shifts.
Signs at entrance, cashier, and at the card reader, let you know the young workers are here on a no pay volunteer basis. Tips are not expected, but greatly appreciated.
To keeps line’s moving quickly each line has 1-2 teens. By the time you show your military I’d, your groceries are already on a trolly to be loaded into your car. Bags are packed so perfectly not only by weight, but by category, with frozen packed in double bag, the 70 minute drive, the frozen items are never thawed.
Never have I witnessed people that felt obligated for the services provided by these young teens. But happy to see young people putting forth efforts with zero pay, smile, and that Military respect for the veterans who enter.
In all the years we have shopped on base, have never witnessed any veteran not tip. My guess is almost all veterans that shop on base feel the young people deserve something for their efforts, to take initiative and respect them.
If you don’t want the service, you can use the self checkout, but usually only the uniform service members use them for snacks.
My guess is you would be in the line for I am not going to tip you, but that’s ok, they would still thank you for your service.
Military families serve in their own unique way, and sometimes their sacrifice is the loss of a sibling or parent. Have great respect for what families endure, everyday their parents serve our country.
For us that tip is the least we can do for our military families.