If I pay for my starbucks with a gift card am I supposed to leave a tip?

Question

If I pay for my starbucks with a gift card am I supposed to leave a tip?

Answer 1

The person that gave you the giftcard didn't pay for any tips when they purchased it.  If you don't care then don't do it but it makes you look cheap.  

Answer 2

I wouldn't.  In fact I wouldn't leave a tip regardless whether it's a fast food joint or Starbucks.  I think this tipping thing has gotten completely out of hand.

It used to be that tipping was an art and at the discretion of the patron.  Don't get me wrong.  I can be a very big tipper when the service and ambience and food have been great.  When the service has been extraordinary I've left very large tips.

But why would I tip someone who is handing me a cup of coffee where I'm either going to sit myself down and then clear my own table off later or walk out of the shop with my coffee?  These little bowls and jars that are labeled "tips" hasn't been around that long and has been imported from Europe where you are expected to leave a tip to even the pall bearers at your funeral.  What's next?  Are criminals going to be expected to tip the prosecution, the jury and the judge at their trial after they are convicted.

It is getting so ridiculous.  

Answer 3

i dont think so. i wouldnt. i wouldnt pay them for a tip anyway, all they do is make the coffee and thats their job anyway.

Answer 4

If you pay for any type of food service with a gift card you should def. leave a tip..however I rarely tip Starbuck's peeps unless I order something ridiculously yuppie and complex.

(i.e. double shot toa soy latte half whip nofat caramel floater w/wheatgrass)...do they even have wheatgrass?

Answer 5

Why would you give someone a tip for just pouring you a coffee and giving you a cookie or something?  NO tip.  If they have a tip cup out on the counter just ignore it.  My Dunkin' Donuts has a tip cup at the drive up window...like I would give someone a tip for handing me a cut bagel...it ridiculous.

Answer 6

Nope. If your using a gift card your friend or who ever brought it for you so you could have a free coffee etc.

Answer 7

noooooo.