Comments on: Beans & Greens: a look at covered dish lunches

By: jpdyson

jpdyson — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 21:05:54 +0000

Trevor, our pastor will emphasize a MINIMUM tip of 20% if we go anywhere, especially if you drop an inviter card on ‘em. I used to do a little table serving myself. I have actually been given a tract as a tip. I’m pretty sure it said “this is the best tip you’ll ever get.” Anyway, I’m all for leaving massive tips just to display generosity (especially when youth are involved).

By: Trevor Hamaker

Trevor Hamaker — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 12:57:59 +0000

great thoughts. the tipping the waitress comment is much needed. my wife worked at an O’Charley’s and the common thought amongst the waitresses was: you don’t want to get stuck with a church crowd – they’ll run you to death and leave you some pocket change. 20% is a great statement, but on occasion (especially with students who don’t usually give to the tithes/offerings), we’ve told kids bring in $5 extra for lunch because we’re going to leave a huge tip to make someone’s day! it makes a lasting impression on the server when they see $50 on the tip line instead of $5.00. Rather than running from the church crowd, they will run toward it! Just a thought.

By: brad brisco

brad brisco — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 21:04:43 +0000

Your post brought back some funny memories. It is too bad however that for many, CDLs with fellow followers is the extent of their hospitality/outreach. Thanks for the post.