tipping

[ArlJim78]

Originally Posted by docicu3

Actually I respectfully disagree here Jim. A teller that is willing to look for you and wave you in when time is short or a teller who takes the extra interest in your play can be very important to a good day.

I have learned to isolate a couple of tellers who I have a relationship with that take care of me so I take care of them. It really helps you and them especially when you are in a crowded venue....

well the big difference is that you use tellers for wagering and have developed relationships with them. In that case if you feel you get some special service from your teller, that is something different and I guess i can understand the tipping.

just to let you know where i'm coming from, I never place any wagers with a teller, I only use the autotote machines. I use the teller for only one transaction and that is to cash out my voucher or to cash an irs ticket. its my money and I don't know why they should get a tip for simply handing it over to me. I also don't tip the teller at the bank when I make a cash withdrawal.

[Scav]

Originally Posted by ArlJim78

well the big difference is that you use tellers for wagering and have developed relationships with them. In that case if you feel you get some special service from your teller, that is something different and I guess i can understand the tipping.

just to let you know where i'm coming from, I never place any wagers with a teller, I only use the autotote machines. I use the teller for only one transaction and that is to cash out my voucher or to cash an irs ticket. its my money and I don't know why they should get a tip for simply handing it over to me. I also don't tip the teller at the bank when I make a cash withdrawal.

Yo AJ, I agree, and I think alot of your experience has to do with the bs tellers at Arlington and Trackside, That said, if you get this old dude Roger, he is FLY as hell. Dude is awesome. he is happy when I win, pissed when I lose, and always tells me "Get it done Tommy" There is also another dude in the gold room that is the bomb also, gets it done.....

[declansharbor]

I don't tip because society says I have to. All right, if someone deserves a tip, if they really put forth an effort, I'll give them something a little something extra. But this tipping automatically, it's for the birds. As far as I'm concerned, they're just doing their job. ......lol A pretty easy one, name that character...

[letswastemoney]

not many people here use the machine to place bets?? it's so much less complicated than risking human error

[timmgirvan]

I never Tip my computer....however I do pick up the keyboard and give it a shake or 2 to get the cookie crumbs loose!

[Riot]

Last night I had a nice hit via computer on an Australian tri (before they cancelled the rest of the card) - gave myself a nice tip, going out to a great dinner tonight ....

[dellinger63]

I just go to my 'favorite' teller who hates his job, me and life and feel that no tip will reinforce his strong beliefs.

Actually on big hits, rare!! I will go to a friendly teller and get correct cash and leave a nice tip. Call it bettor's insurance. 20% of the tellers at Arlington are good and some are friends but that leaves 80% at least half who are a-holes. Need a channel changed? Yea there are 5 Arlington's up and no CD or Bel but thank God Thistle is up. They have to call TV as their union or just because of their plain ignorance they can't push a lousy button. Tip????? LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL

[JohnGalt1]

I also only use the SAMs, but if a teller has to fill out a W2G, I make a bet for them, usually $2 WP on an up coming race (that I also bet on for myself) for small wins, $3 or more if I won a large amount.

When I play blackjack I prefer to bet for the dealer also so they can get more if we win.

[Bigsmc]

[quote=ArlJim78]
just to let you know where i'm coming from, I never place any wagers with a teller, I only use the autotote machines. I use the teller for only one transaction and that is to cash out my voucher or to cash an irs ticket. [quote]

Exactly the same here. If anyone is going to screw up my ticket, it is going to be me and only me.