For a $75 massage is it appropriate to tip? I heard recently it was unethical and illegal to tip a massage therapist.
I currently tip @$12 or a little morfe if they were really good and focused on a specific problem.
2006-08-11 18:07:58 · 4 answers · asked by missy_goob 4 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
I worked for years in the restaurant industry and so made my living from gratutities. When I started my massage practice, I generally discouraged tipping. I would rather people be simply paying my fee and not wrack their brains on how much/if they should tip me.
A few clients still insist on tipping. I tell them its not neccessary but they seem to enjoy it so I let them.
I charge what I consider a very fair rate, considering the amount of time, energy and money I've put into doing the body therapies I do.
2006-08-11 21:23:17 · answer #1 · answered by pianodirt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course tipping is legal, just like tipping your waitress in a restaurant. It is only illegal the person receiving the tip, not reporting it as income.
It is very appropriate to tip; I have heard the stories from therapies/waitresses that are mad at their clients, because they felt like they have given best service "many times" with the same customer, and not even get as little as a "thank you" for it. 10% gratuity is a good start.
2006-08-11 19:47:20 · answer #2 · answered by johndoe 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
ive never heard it is illegal but that is good if you tip dont always tip every time you go they will get used to it. a tip is A favor or gift.
2006-08-11 18:14:05 · answer #3 · answered by investing1987 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My bro is a massage therapist.... tipping is perfectly legal. and he loves tips, it like a thumbs up...
what is illegal is to tip a student therapist... one that hasn't got his license yet.
2006-08-11 18:14:35 · answer #4 · answered by WhiteHat 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋