[redwitch]

I used to not tip for take out, thinking that it was nothing to bag my order and hand it to me. After watching my daughter when she worked at Applebee's, I changed my mind. There is actually more work entailed in a takeout than there is in serving someone at a table. So, takeout now gets at least 20% from a sit-down restaurant. A Starbucks, Dunkin-Donut, etc. gets $1.00 and any change that came with the order. If there is a takeout counter (like at a deli), it is $1-3, depending on how much I order and what is self-serve. Delivery is $1-5, depending on amount of bill and distance. Strangely, I've even been known to tip at a fast food restaurant like Burger King if the person taking my order or delivering my food got me to smile or just generally feel good.