tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10092275.post8764543960722153059..comments2023-11-22T02:49:34.600-06:00Comments on A Librarian's Guide to Etiquette: Tip jars, Setting outJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13028088897973151439noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10092275.post-32189123735375190742010-11-16T00:32:10.043-06:002010-11-16T00:32:10.043-06:00I've been given, and accepted concert tickets ...I've been given, and accepted concert tickets from a very happy patron. Was within the gift price limit policy, and so didn't have to give them up to my boss. <br />Have also been given cards, chocolates, and a teapot.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10092275.post-51341529827360982702010-11-15T21:20:35.034-06:002010-11-15T21:20:35.034-06:00The best comment is what the Librarian said about ...The best comment is what the Librarian said about a student coming back to thank her. I worked in a middle school library and loved it when the kids would tell me that they liked the book I'd recommended. (or hated it -- at least they cared?Joan2904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10092275.post-77331151536240828242010-11-15T19:48:05.906-06:002010-11-15T19:48:05.906-06:00We tell them that it's part of our job, but th...We tell them that it's part of our job, but the library will accept any donation they care to make at the register at the circulation desk. That being said, we always appreciate edibles!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10092275.post-32391501133751426632010-11-15T17:35:50.630-06:002010-11-15T17:35:50.630-06:00I was offered $20 because a man won a $400 bet bec...I was offered $20 because a man won a $400 bet because of the information I gave him. No, thanks. Just telling me you won because of me is tip enough!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10092275.post-52426127098119284032010-11-15T15:30:45.917-06:002010-11-15T15:30:45.917-06:00I work in an academic library and I've gotten ...I work in an academic library and I've gotten candy and other small gifts but the best is when a student comes back to thank me and tell me what a great grade they got on their project.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10092275.post-63250557853161832322010-11-15T12:53:47.801-06:002010-11-15T12:53:47.801-06:00It would be about time! It seems that everyone els...It would be about time! It seems that everyone else (from the skycap to the CEO) is getting a bonus/tip of some sort.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10092275.post-18823345695278564542010-11-15T11:59:45.988-06:002010-11-15T11:59:45.988-06:00I accept chocolate, baklava and American Express c...I accept chocolate, baklava and American Express cards as tips.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10092275.post-59564275839985337882010-11-15T10:59:30.135-06:002010-11-15T10:59:30.135-06:00I remember a couple of times when I was offered a ...I remember a couple of times when I was offered a tip and I almost went into shock. It's all a part of impeccable public service, folks! My pleasure.tangocheriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10012220622641996877noreply@blogger.com