« on: July 10, 2008, 07:24:53 PM » First post

lifeguard tipping or anyone in general that saves ur life

there are some very grateful ppl and they tip their saviors so should this become a costom? U designate   

« on: July 11, 2008, 10:51:41 AM » Reply #1

Re: lifeguard tipping or anyone in general that saves ur life

"Some people give a monetary tip to those that save their lives, such as lifeguards. Do you think this should be customary?"

Is English not your first language, out of curiosity?

« on: July 12, 2008, 08:22:34 PM » Reply #2

Re: lifeguard tipping or anyone in general that saves ur life

Quote from: Garoth on July 11, 2008, 10:51:41 AM

"Some people give a monetary tip to those that save their lives, such as lifeguards. Do you think this should be customary?"

Is English not your first language, out of curiosity?

You forgot to mention the weird green background text that looks glowy in only IE.

« on: July 18, 2008, 01:34:39 AM » Reply #3

Re: lifeguard tipping or anyone in general that saves ur life

Well, it sounds reasonable, I guess.
But one very important point: Usage of "U" instead of "You" are frowned upon severely in any forum. Just a hint.

Also, in case you have not noticed, the wierd glowy text has a button to itself on the post form.

See?

« on: July 18, 2008, 11:35:35 PM » Reply #4

Re: lifeguard tipping or anyone in general that saves ur life

Quote from: angus on July 18, 2008, 01:34:39 AM

Also, in case you have not noticed, the wierd glowy text has a button to itself on the post form.
See?

Duh. But it's only glowy in Internet Explorer.

« on: July 19, 2008, 04:50:29 PM » Reply #5

Re: lifeguard tipping or anyone in general that saves ur life

Ya... soo...

I made a unilateral decision and removed that nonsense from the theme. 

« on: July 19, 2008, 08:27:23 PM » Reply #6

Re: lifeguard tipping or anyone in general that saves ur life

Quote from: 1a2b3c97 on July 10, 2008, 07:24:53 PM

there are some very grateful ppl and they tip their saviors so should this become a costom? U designate   

Is that like Cow Tipping? Just kidding
I'm gonna be a lifeguard, can't be certified yet (not old enough), but I would encourage tips

« on: July 20, 2008, 02:44:30 AM » Reply #7

Re: lifeguard tipping or anyone in general that saves ur life

Simple. Get Internet Explorer.

« on: July 20, 2008, 09:24:50 AM » Reply #8

Re: lifeguard tipping or anyone in general that saves ur life

Why the hell would you want to _get_ Internet Explorer, lol. It only runs on Windows (afaik) and it comes with every Windows system. If you're getting anything, you're getting _something else_. I think a lot of the people online who encourage you to get browser X don't even care which one as long as it's not IE.

« on: July 20, 2008, 10:32:32 AM » Reply #9

Re: lifeguard tipping or anyone in general that saves ur life

I wouldn't tip someone if they inadvertently saved me, at no risk to themselves, or merely as a byproduct of helping themselves.

« on: July 20, 2008, 03:31:20 PM » Reply #10

Re: lifeguard tipping or anyone in general that saves ur life

Quote from: v0rt3x on July 20, 2008, 10:32:32 AM

I wouldn't tip someone if they inadvertently saved me, at no risk to themselves, or merely as a byproduct of helping themselves.

Are you serious?
They just saved your life. You would be DEAD.

« on: July 20, 2008, 04:03:36 PM » Reply #11

Re: lifeguard tipping or anyone in general that saves ur life

Well, also, I'm not sure tipping _anyone_ really makes much sense. I mean, if they're being paid to do X... why should you feel obligated to give them extra (and for anyone who's been to a restaurant in North America, you know it's an obligation a lot of the time)? Similarly, I don't see why I should be obligated to give _more_ money to someone being _paid_ to do a job. However, if you're really happy with the service, you might want to do so. I'd call it based on the situation

« on: July 20, 2008, 04:11:17 PM » Reply #12

Re: lifeguard tipping or anyone in general that saves ur life

I wouldn't be grateful if they saved me by accident, or never intended too.  Heck, a failed murder attempt is saving you in a way.

« on: July 20, 2008, 10:12:06 PM » Reply #13

Re: lifeguard tipping or anyone in general that saves ur life

Quote from: Garoth on July 20, 2008, 04:03:36 PM

Well, also, I'm not sure tipping _anyone_ really makes much sense. I mean, if they're being paid to do X... why should you feel obligated to give them extra (and for anyone who's been to a restaurant in North America, you know it's an obligation a lot of the time)? Similarly, I don't see why I should be obligated to give _more_ money to someone being _paid_ to do a job. However, if you're really happy with the service, you might want to do so. I'd call it based on the situation

Because they aren't paid much.

« on: July 20, 2008, 11:09:39 PM » Reply #14

Re: lifeguard tipping or anyone in general that saves ur life

Quote from: Garoth on July 20, 2008, 04:03:36 PM

I mean, if they're being paid to do X... why should you feel obligated to give them extra (and for anyone who's been to a restaurant in North America, you know it's an obligation a lot of the time)?

Waiters/waitresses don't get paid that much at all and frequently depend on tips to get by. They often get paid even less than normal by the management because they're expected to earn tips.