“Every time I’m at a restaurant or bar ... because I personally have known some servers and I know they don’t make a full wage. I try to give 15 percent if I can. And bartenders, just because they’re working hard as well.”

— Brandon Hudson, 27, Coos Bay

“I guess mostly I’ve always thought of it as a food thing, and it shouldn’t be that way.

If a person is doing a job and they’re going out of their way

to give you good service, they should get recognition for that.”

— Sonya Davis, 38, Powers

“I tip when I’m obligated to more often than not, but I don’t prefer it. I don’t appreciate the idea of being obligated to tip. But, I have no problem tipping if someone actually does something above and beyond. Tips shouldn’t be taxed.”

— Joe Fraley, 33, Eugene

“I usually always tip. It just depends on how much your ticket comes to and how attentive they are. I’ve been a waitress before. I know that people like ... you to be personable.”

— Angela Harris, 25, Coos Bay

“I’ve worked in service my whole life, so I know. I tip when I’m at the airport ... when in a taxi, I tip my nail lady. When you give a tip, it’s a sign of thanks, but it also shows that you respect what they do.”

— Margaret Hutcheson, 44, Coos Bay

“Anytime I get the option to tip, I’m going to tip. They’re doing a service for me. Of course you want to tip them for doing nice things for you. Nobody gets tipped enough.”

— Debbie Houk, 44, Coos Bay

“When I get good service — mostly restaurants, the hairdresser, when I have my nails done. When they give me a little extra service than what I expect and friendliness, good attitude.”

— Kathy Elwell, 62, Coos Bay