I told him “thank you” and asked him to place my items in the trunk. He (wore) a look that seemed to indicate he was waiting for a different response.
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I placed a rush order for four items for my local grocery store’s curbside service. I parked in the appropriate spot, informed them I was there, then proceeded to wait almost 30 minutes for my items.
When my order arrived, the young man apologized for my long wait with what seemed like great sincerity. I told him “thank you” and asked him to place my items in the trunk. He then apologized again, wearing a look that seemed to indicate he was waiting for a different response. I thanked him again, both after second the apology and after my groceries were safely in my trunk. Was there something else I should have said?
GENTLE READER: Of course you know that he was hoping for a tip. And while Miss Manners sympathizes with tip fatigue, you should have given him one. He may or may not be paid a pittance, but he depends on tips. And it wasn’t his fault that the order was delayed.
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