In the rain, I picked up a nice middle aged couple in Russian Hill. They were nice, and I would say, very San Francisco. Upon entering they told me they needed to make a quick stop to pick up Charlie. I assumed this to be their child.
They gave me the address and we arrived at a place called Foggy Doggy. The man hopped out and soon came back with Charlie in tow. I was quite surprised to see that Charlie was a 75 lbs. black lab. They got back in with the dog on the seats and said, "You're ok with dogs right? He's so nice." I was in driving mode and just went with it. They gave no tips and gave a cordial goodbye when I dropped them, with Charlie, at their posh Broadway apartment complex.
This was not OK with me. You bring your dog in my car, without warning and without asking, on a rainy day? Sure, the dog was being picked-up from a place where he was probably treated better, and with more care than most people in this world. But c'mon people! I realize in this position I am 'the help'. But you'd think people would have more sense or perhaps curtesy. At least if you are going to do this you could tip. Yes, Uber and Lyft drivers deserve tips just like you would in a taxi.
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