Brees gave three dollars more than I would have. I refuse to tip on takeout.

METAIRIE, La. -- Drew Brees says he's amazed his $3 tip on a $74 takeout order last month has become a talking point on national television and the Internet.

The quarterback was in the locker room at Saints headquarters Thursday morning when he noticed a discussion on a network morning show about tipping on takeout orders, referencing a photograph of his takeout receipt that was circulated online.

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Brees said he figures the person who initially photographed the receipt did so innocently because he visits the San Diego-area restaurant regularly and poses for photos with staff.

The quarterback said he was disappointed "that it actually got spun and perceived as -- you immediately jump to the conclusion that 'He stiffed a waiter or waitress.' That's the part that bothers me."

Brees suggested the headline to the initial blog post about his tip could have been about how he even tips on takeout orders, "but nobody's going to read that."

Brees' contract with the Saints pays $100 million over five years.

The quarterback smiled often while discussing the matter, and said he'll be happy if his takeout tip turns out to be the biggest controversy he has to discuss all season.

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On takeout orders? Nothing.

I've been known to go to the bar and order takeout, but even then, my tip is based on the couple of beers I had while waiting.

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I've never tipped on takeout.

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Nobody considers tipping at McDonalds. Why is carry-out different at most other places?

Note: I do tip a buck or 2 if an actual waitress is tasked with putting the order together.

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so he would have been better off just writing $0 like 99.99% of the rest of america does on takeout orders.... I actually am annoyed when the receipt has a spot for tip when i'm paying for takeout orders...

Yes, avoiding a tip is the driving force behind most carry-out orders.

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Can you tell me where he's gone?
I thought I saw him walkin' up to The Hill
With Elon, Tulsi, and Don

Id rather eat home most of the time.

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Yeah, I like to do my eating out at home too.

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Some very cheap people on this board.

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Or maybe you just want to pick up the food and eat it at home, rather than running home, taking a shower, getting dressed to go out and then finally going to the restaurant to eat. For me, sometimes it's just a matter of time.

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Don't any of your fans ever pick up the to-go order for you, Steve?

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Anybody here seen my old friend Bobby?
Can you tell me where he's gone?
I thought I saw him walkin' up to The Hill
With Elon, Tulsi, and Don

A very reasonable question, but surprisingly, no.

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Go Cubs!!!!

You gonna go all RPB on me too now?

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Do you tip the bagger at Jewel?

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I'm gonna go Panther on you and find your address. And send you some Darkside Skittles. Be nice Mfer.

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Let me know if you want a piece of me.

I'll send you my address. MFER

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The issue is less clear than some of you would make it.

1. At McDonalds, staff, while not earning a fortune, are all paid at least minimum wage. No tipping necessary.

2. If you order your carry out at a full service restaurant it is likely sub-minimum wage wait staff or bartenders who take and package your order. And it can be quite a process -- dealing with all the packaging and making sure you get all the extra napkins and condiments you ask for, etc -- and it can be a pain especially when one at the same time has several tables or bar guests who ARE TIPPING.

A 10% tip on a carryout at a full service restaurant won't kill you -- you are saving more than that by not purchasing beverages.

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Correct; end of intelligent discussion on the matter.

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I;m already a bit loaded so Ill probably order Chinese delivery tonight.

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Good call.

Our daughter is a hostess at Champs.

She is paid 5.25 plus tips. She receives tips from wait staff and on some take out orders. With take out orders, she takes the order, puts it into the system and then bags the order and brings it to the guest when they arrive for pick up.

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You'd love the way they do it in Canada then. In most places the waitress brings a portable credit card swipe machine to the table which actually lists the (percentage) choices for a tip to add on when you pay. All the while she/he is standing right in front of you.

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“My god, what an !diot.”- JD Vance tweet on Trump
“I’m a ‘Never Trump’ guy”- JD Vance

You see that in Florida too. I believe it is because of the European tourists, who often are not accustomed to tipping in restaurants. Many restaurants there add a service charge.

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"I honestly don't see a good bet on the board here."

So, we're now supposed to tip for just cooking our food? Maybe I should start tipping the people at Wal-Mart for ringing me up. And the greeter for saying "Good morning."

The only thing worse would be a person who also requires a tip calculator to tip on takeout.

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Waiting for the time when I can finally say
That this has all been wonderful, but now I'm on my way

Who would order takeout from Champs?

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Isn't Champs a sporting goods franchise?

$2 min up to $10 worth of food. add a $1 til I get to $20, another dollar til $30. usually just give em a $5 over 30$.

really large orders with lotsa shit to get right (like for a meeting or what have you), 15% min.

SomeGuy is now starting to grow on me.

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