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jasonbigley · 05-26-2009, 05:36 PM

Has anyone noticed more places are wanting tips now? At the hair cutting places, garbage collectors, and hotel workers. I think its crazy because I thought it was only waiters/waitresses that you were supposed to give tips to. This one restaurant that we usually go to is a self service place. Our bill usually comes to 19.48. If we give her a 20 dollar bill, she keeps the change! Thats why we don't leave a tip at that restaurant.

lilhave · 05-26-2009, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by jasonbigley

Has anyone noticed more places are wanting tips now? At the hair cutting places, garbage collectors, and hotel workers. I think its crazy because I thought it was only waiters/waitresses that you were supposed to give tips to. This one restaurant that we usually go to is a self service place. Our bill usually comes to 19.48. If we give her a 20 dollar bill, she keeps the change! Thats why we don't leave a tip at that restaurant.

You just noticed that hair cutting places(barber shops-Beauty salons) rely on tips.? That if you think you have received a good cut, pleased with the results, it is proper etiquette to give a tip. Believe folks have been doing that since the beginning of time. At hotels, all give the bell boy, who brings your bags to the room, or the chamber maid, who cleans your room a tip.

Promise you, these are not new revelations.

Harvey

Chocoholic · 05-26-2009, 06:50 PM

I always leave a tip for good service, but I do think it's getting a little out of hand. What happened to just paying for a service? Also, why should I tip the server more for a fancy steak dinner than a soup and salad? Is it really more work for them? Sounds like the cook is more deserving of that tip, IMHO.

I'll tip because it is customary, but it's a practice I wouldn't mind seeing die out. I never tip for lousy service and I refuse to tip at places like the coffee shop.

lilhave · 05-26-2009, 07:01 PM

Wh tip more for steak then salad? Usual tipping procedure is 15 to 20 percent of the bill. Steak does cost more.

Coffee shop! The waitress relies on tips, the same as the waiter at a fancy location.

Go to the better hotels and it is suggested that besides tipping the waiter, you tip the bus boy and the server of wine.

Yep, tips can add up.

Harvey

InspectorExstead · 05-26-2009, 07:10 PM

Tips definitely add up. I've always tipped my hairdresser. Same goes with the nail salon, but I rarely ever get my nails done.
I worked at a coffee shop for a year and let me tell you...the tips definitely made a difference. I'd make anywhere between $50-$60 in tips per week. It's just a nice gesture also. We would make coffee drinks every day, deal with some ungrateful and rude customers, and usually long lines but it was always nice to see someone tip us.

gidgetgrape · 05-26-2009, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by jasonbigley

Has anyone noticed more places are wanting tips now? At the hair cutting places, garbage collectors, and hotel workers. I think its crazy because I thought it was only waiters/waitresses that you were supposed to give tips to. This one restaurant that we usually go to is a self service place. Our bill usually comes to 19.48. If we give her a 20 dollar bill, she keeps the change! Thats why we don't leave a tip at that restaurant.

A few months ago, I went to SONIC and the carhop helped herself to $2. I was sitting in my car with my hand out.

InspectorExstead · 05-26-2009, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by gidgetgrape

A few months ago, I went to SONIC and the carhop helped herself to $2. I was sitting in my car with my hand out.

I've always wanted to go to Sonic! The closest one is about an hour away from me, but I'm rarely ever in that area.

Sharop · 05-26-2009, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by lilhave

You just noticed that hair cutting places(barber shops-Beauty salons) rely on tips.? That if you think you have received a good cut, pleased with the results, it is proper etiquette to give a tip.

In the UK, that isn't the case - I don't think that hairdressers are regularly tipped here. Waiters and waitresses are, though.

robyrob · 05-26-2009, 08:50 PM

i think people working in the service industry deserve a tip if they give you good service - its tough working with the public and a lot of the time they are under paid and rely on tips

that being said, i hate it when places add in the tip for you - if the service stinks, why should i be forced to tip?

OH Nuts! · 05-26-2009, 09:06 PM

I always tip in a regular restaurant where a waiter/waitress brings you the food. If the service is adequate but nothing spectacular I usually double the tax (about 17%). If the service is bad I adjust accordingly - outright rude service gets zero and I never go back.

Fast food joints (McDonalds etc.) and Starbucks I don't leave a tip. For a barber I do - 20%.

Doodyville10019 · 05-26-2009, 09:40 PM

I always tip my beautician at least 10% - she's good at what she does and always leaves me looking fantastic - plus the styling and maintenance suggestions she gives me have helped keep my look fresh!

If I'm eating out, I'll tip from 5 - 15% depending on the server's attitude and speed of delivery. If I'm ordering carry out, I never tip - no matter where it is.

browneyes106 · 05-26-2009, 09:50 PM

I tip at coffee shops and salons. I can understand tipping at salons because often the stylists do their best and my aunt was a stylist for many years and she said that can be hard standing all day doing/cutting hair.

05-26-2009, 05:36 PM	#1
jasonbigley Member Forum Regular Join Date: Apr 14, 2008 Location: California Posts: 501	Why Are There More Places Wanting Tips Now? Has anyone noticed more places are wanting tips now? At the hair cutting places, garbage collectors, and hotel workers. I think its crazy because I thought it was only waiters/waitresses that you were supposed to give tips to. This one restaurant that we usually go to is a self service place. Our bill usually comes to 19.48. If we give her a 20 dollar bill, she keeps the change! Thats why we don't leave a tip at that restaurant.

05-26-2009, 07:10 PM	#5
InspectorExstead Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Oct 29, 2001 Location: The Golden State Posts: 12,902	Tips definitely add up. I've always tipped my hairdresser. Same goes with the nail salon, but I rarely ever get my nails done. I worked at a coffee shop for a year and let me tell you...the tips definitely made a difference. I'd make anywhere between $50-$60 in tips per week. It's just a nice gesture also. We would make coffee drinks every day, deal with some ungrateful and rude customers, and usually long lines but it was always nice to see someone tip us.
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05-26-2009, 08:50 PM	#9
robyrob certified wackball#3 Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Aug 03, 2003 Location: hiding under the third booth at Arnold's Posts: 58,200	i think people working in the service industry deserve a tip if they give you good service - its tough working with the public and a lot of the time they are under paid and rely on tips that being said, i hate it when places add in the tip for you - if the service stinks, why should i be forced to tip?
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05-26-2009, 09:40 PM	#11
Doodyville10019 Meet my new friend Sparkie! Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 08, 2008 Location: Competition Square, located in Doodyville Park Posts: 877	I always tip my beautician at least 10% - she's good at what she does and always leaves me looking fantastic - plus the styling and maintenance suggestions she gives me have helped keep my look fresh! If I'm eating out, I'll tip from 5 - 15% depending on the server's attitude and speed of delivery. If I'm ordering carry out, I never tip - no matter where it is.
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05-26-2009, 06:50 PM	#3
Chocoholic Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 11,235	I always leave a tip for good service, but I do think it's getting a little out of hand. What happened to just paying for a service? Also, why should I tip the server more for a fancy steak dinner than a soup and salad? Is it really more work for them? Sounds like the cook is more deserving of that tip, IMHO. I'll tip because it is customary, but it's a practice I wouldn't mind seeing die out. I never tip for lousy service and I refuse to tip at places like the coffee shop.

05-26-2009, 07:01 PM	#4
lilhave Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 03, 2004 Location: N.Y.C. Posts: 2,294	Wh tip more for steak then salad? Usual tipping procedure is 15 to 20 percent of the bill. Steak does cost more. Coffee shop! The waitress relies on tips, the same as the waiter at a fancy location. Go to the better hotels and it is suggested that besides tipping the waiter, you tip the bus boy and the server of wine. Yep, tips can add up. Harvey

05-26-2009, 09:06 PM	#10
OH Nuts! Member Forum King Join Date: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 133,383	I always tip in a regular restaurant where a waiter/waitress brings you the food. If the service is adequate but nothing spectacular I usually double the tax (about 17%). If the service is bad I adjust accordingly - outright rude service gets zero and I never go back. Fast food joints (McDonalds etc.) and Starbucks I don't leave a tip. For a barber I do - 20%.

05-26-2009, 09:50 PM	#12
browneyes106 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 01, 2008 Posts: 6,094	I tip at coffee shops and salons. I can understand tipping at salons because often the stylists do their best and my aunt was a stylist for many years and she said that can be hard standing all day doing/cutting hair.