Full Service Gas Station - tip?

tazluvr

Where I grew up (WV), there were no full service gas stations. Since living in Mass for 4 years, I've noticed them everywhere, but I've never used one because I don't know if they expect a tip? 

I asked one coworker once and she thought the question was ridiculous and that NO, you don't tip them. Then, I was with another guy and he gave the attendant a dollar.

So, do you tip?  

htibor5

Good question.  I often wonder what is the "proper etiquette" for that.

Anyways I don't usually tip if all I get is gas and they don't doing anything beyond  pumping it.  Today however, I was at a full serve station and the attendant said to me " before you leave here you're coming out back with me!"  (slightly confused and kinda alarmed!)  I said "excuse me?"  The kid replied "your tire is dangerously low, you need air".  He filled my tire and checked and filled the other 3 tires.  All I had was $2 on me, I gave it to him told him I was sorry it wasn't more but I greatly appreciated his help.  Maybe next time I'm there I'll slip him another extra $2 or so.  I say tip a few dollars if they go above and beyond just pumping ie: clean window, air, check oil, etc.

 

christiney06

ha ha...guess i'm a cheapo b/c I have never even thought of giving a tip.  they get paid at least min. wage and it's their job, so nope, no  tip from me.

minaa7

haha - no, I have never tipped - ever!  Usually if they are looking for a tip they'll ask if you want your windows cleaned, etc..  I just smile and say no thank you

Sharon&Paul

I don't tip. However, I am from NJ and ALL gas stations are full serve. You never tip there, so out of habit I never thought about it.

KAG30

I don't tip.  In some cities the gas stations have to be full service. 

NantucketSunset

I tip if it is raining, snowing or just freezing out, or if they wash the windows.

alegaga4u

there is one place i go regularly and have developed a friendly raport with the attendant.  Every so often I give a small tip, but generally do not tip-you are already paying more for this service,and unless it is a phenomenal window wash no tip.