MMJ: A Couple Of Tips…

Hey am I supposed to tip the weed, er, medical marijuana delivery person? - Mrs. Griffen

That a great question. Back in the day of the weedman (a generic term, denoting someone of any gender that sells weed in an underground economy sort of way) the tip was already “baked into” the price of the baggie. Tipping wasn’t necessary. These days, with many a cannabis delivery person being an employee rather than a sole proprietor, it’s probably a good idea for tipping to become a regular thing.

But how much? I talked to Martin Olive from Vapor Room delivery service in San Francisco, and he told me that not only do most of his clients leave a tip, but 10 percent seems to be the going rate. Ten percent may seem like a more than decent, but one of the things to keep in mind is that a delivery service is a great convenience, especially for folks that live in the boonies. How much would it cost you in time and money if you had to drive from Salinas to Santa Cruz just to purchase cannabis? Of course, tipping is optional, and you are free to tip or not tip whatever amount you feel is correct.

I have been tipping people with weed lately. So. Much. Fun. California law says that adults can give other adults up to one ounce of cannabis, so every once in awhile (more often than not, really), I will ask the valet, the bellperson at the hotel, or the rideshare driver if they would rather be tipped in cash or cannabis. Turns out, most folks would love a nug, if only for the novelty. I think we should all do more weed-tipping. To quote Freewheeling Franklin Freak of the Fabulous and Furry Freak Brothers: “Weed will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no weed.” Tip well and flourish, my friend.

What’s all this I hear about weed making people vomit? I thought weed had the opposite effect? - Hye Peremesis

It happens sometimes, mostly because of overindulgence. The human body has limits, you know. Smoking a bunch of giant dabs or eating two 100-milligram cookies is almost always a surefire ticket to Vomitville. No one really knows why but it is true: Low to moderate doses of cannabis can keep you from puking, but take too much and you get the opposite effect. Fortunately, scientists have found that a hot shower (and laying off the weed for a bit) will smooth you right out.