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fuhnetically t1_j28xbmf wrote

Reply to LPT: make a server or bartender friend for at least a year. by Ok_Ostrich_5929

I'm a pizza delivery guy. Sure, the customers who tip well stand out, but honestly, being genuine and friendly are key. I'd rather deliver to some of my elderly or low income customers who are nicer to me and don't tip or add like $2 than some of my more arrogant customers that tip $10-15.

Not saying I'm not thrilled with the larger tips, and that's what pays the bills, but attitude and courtesy will have me do subtle things like bring the beverage I'm pretty sure you forgot to order, or making sure the little things are done the way you like.

Also, I can get on board with the $20.23 tipping trend from both sides (I treat my fellow service industry comrades well when I order)

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ironicmurse t1_j28vzr3 wrote

Reply to LPT: There are places you can contact that will make sure you don’t go homeless, or will get you out of homelessness, which can help you pay rent, utilities, and provide free food. by bluemoss_co

This is very true and a good starting point for a tip. I'll note that you have presented a US specific option on a global site, but that said, many other countries will have similar options available like a rent bank or utilities arrears assistance, worth looking into.

However, as many are already pointing out, the challenge in most communities at this time is that these supports are vastly over-extended. Apart from a few outlier countries like Finland which is still building new social housing, the number of people in housing need is increasing faster than affordable options, and therefore homelessness is rising.

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ironicmurse t1_j28vlm0 wrote

Reply to comment by bluemoss_co in LPT: There are places you can contact that will make sure you don’t go homeless, or will get you out of homelessness, which can help you pay rent, utilities, and provide free food. by bluemoss_co

I've worked in the sector, people experiencing homelessness are kept well informed on available supports. Unfortunately they are vastly under-resourced. For example our community has a rent bank but it always runs out, which isn't an issue of awareness.

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ironicmurse t1_j28ve16 wrote

Reply to comment by [deleted] in LPT: There are places you can contact that will make sure you don’t go homeless, or will get you out of homelessness, which can help you pay rent, utilities, and provide free food. by bluemoss_co

This is very much incorrect. Programs such as Housing First and permanent supportive housing have demonstrated that virtually no single person is "unhouseable". Rather, they just need the right housing and right supports to keep them in that housing. Mental illness and criminality are not the problems, sufficient housing and supports for those living with mental illnesses and who have criminal histories is the problem.

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ironicmurse t1_j28uzvp wrote

Reply to comment by Wannabe_chickntendr in LPT: There are places you can contact that will make sure you don’t go homeless, or will get you out of homelessness, which can help you pay rent, utilities, and provide free food. by bluemoss_co

They aren't designed to be ineffective, they are so deeply under-resourced that they: 1) Lack sufficient staff to keep pace with need, and 2) Have added a number of criteria so they can prioritize resources to those with greatest needs. You can't design your way out of that kind of mess, the only improvement would come from more funding to support organizations.

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No-Temperature-8772 t1_j28tymh wrote

Reply to comment by dirigiberbil in LPT Request: how to come off as friendly and interested in other people? by dirigiberbil

Definitely ask the person who told you this to go into detail. Ask what habits or incidents have given that impression and work on it. It's one thing to act friendly, but people will always perceive what's really going on. I know someone who is very polite but also acts condescending at the worst times. It cancels out good manners in the long run.

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