Here in the U.S.A. I know it's customary, and in fact (often) necessary, to tip certain people. I should point out that in the past, I have been a bartender, and a pizza-delivery guy. Except in the most extreme case of poor service (which hasn't happened to me), I will ALWAYS tip my waitperson/bartender, hairstylist, pizza/food delivery person, or taxi driver...usually pretty generously. I am sure there are others who receive (and deserve) tips, but I can't think of them all right now.
The question is, where is the line drawn? For example, I have just purchased a brand-new bed (mattress, box spring, and frame) from a furniture store. It's being delivered on Tuesday. It didn't occur to me to ask the salesperson about it, but should I tip the mattress delivery guy/guys? On the one hand, they're lugging big, heavy furniture around (they'll be setting it up, too)...on the other hand, I already paid hundreds of dollars to the very store that they work for.
2006-08-05
10:12:32
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jvsconsulting
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