Oct. 28, 2026
Should You Tip for Takeout ? Talking with Saul Levmore and Ward Farnsworth.
Facing the minor dilemmas of everyday life with common sense is the lubricant of daily life and we often act reflexively. But the authors show us that our decisions have more consequences than we first thought.
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- Tipping for Takeout is an Important part of today’s compensation package.
Solving the puzzles of everyday life like tipping for takeout present themselves frequently. Generally we solve these minor dilemmas employing common sense with little thought or reflection. But authors Levmore and Farnsworth dissect our thought processes with rationality and demonstrate these choices are more complex than they first appear.
Frequently Asked Questions
Would you pay a higher price for your takeout rather than pay a big tip ?
Probably not. Some cashiers look for 30% tips !