At one time it was very common to do this, these days the younger generation are so self centered and their parents have never taught them the graces of public interaction that it is a dead issue. Bless you for being so considerate.
2006-09-24 06:10:26
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answered by Anonymous
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Apparently some of your friends were not raise with manners. I was raised in the south, and my Grandmothers were very "manner" oriented. It is good form to tip the service oriented people that wait on you in some way like waiters/ waitresses, taxi drivers, hair dressers, etc. Generally, the better the job they do the better the tip. I was taught that 20% is a good tip. If they are rude, you might ask them early on if something is wrong, and that will cut the tension most of the time, and they will do a better job, thus they can be tipped. If they do a bad job, clearly not considering your request or instructions, don't leave a tip (but these days check to see if they are carrying weapon, so that you can make a safe decision). One thing I have noticed is that wealthier people quite often don't tip as well. There are exceptions, but I find this to be an odd tendency that the less well off are more generous.
2006-09-24 15:57:26
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answered by camillelezard007 1
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It is not a common practice. However, like many other service sector people (waitstaff, doorguard, parking valet) hairdressers and taxi drivers often depend on the extra from tips to make the difference in living and subsisting. The tip should be relative to the service rendered, but is not required.
I have been on the receiving end of complaints that customers are not tipping, and the difference can make the holiday season for some service people.
However, tipping is up to the recipient. If I feel someone is pressuring me to tip - I sometimes will in a business situation, but don't return to the business.
Tipping is an acknowledgement of good (some might say exceptional) service, not a required portion of the amount to be paid.
2006-09-24 12:56:13
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answered by Doris B 3
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It really all depends. For instance, some people get their hair cut and it costs $10-$15. In this case, yes, definitely leave a $5 tip. However, I have heard of people being charged in excess of $100 to get their hair done. They never leave a tip, as they consider that the prices charged are more than adequate. Same with taxis. If you feel the driver has charged you fairly, then I say definitely leave a tip; if you think he really did take you for a ride and charged far too much, then be sure to get every penny back in change.
2006-09-24 15:57:00
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answered by digitalquirk 3
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Tipping is not standard practise. It is based on the wage structure of the respective countries.
Democracy in a free market economy is commonly expressed when consumers vote with money. We either choose to buy something if we deem it value for money or reject, if the quality is substandard or against our beliefs.
Just as were good service (in lieu of goods) accorded to the customer, it is in appreciation of the individuals overall skills that is voted on. This may be monetary, non-monetary or both.
Giving the verbal heads up in the presence of the manager shows a vote of confidence in the staff, more than cash can do. Any prudent manager would take notice, which speaks volumes over immediate gratuity.
Cash on the otherhand, works where it is painfully clear where the system is tilted towards the other party, be it manager, boss or even workers.
Some floor managers genuinely put their backs into it and leave their jobs because of lack of appreciation; verbal support in the above applies equally to the manager. With increasing work stress in some work industries today, encourging good service can be more effective and beneficial to boost your day than negative reinforcement, which is anyway prevalent in many places and needs no encouragement.
How does a customer value service ?
Although the norm in some areas are 2% to 15%, at the end of the day, it is all about the value of human ties and relationships. Remember, these are people too. Treat them well, treat them especially well (within your means) when they have put heart and soul into servicing you.
2006-09-24 13:36:46
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answered by pax veritas 4
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I always tip my hairdresser! Never been in a taxi. I tip about 3 to $10 depending on what was done and how much it cost. I tipped a woman $20 for an excellent pedicure I recieved.
2006-09-24 12:46:39
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answered by pink9364 5
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I dont tip taxis but i do the hairdresser the going rate is about 10% of the charge I think.
2006-09-24 12:51:54
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answered by jlb 5
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Tipping is a option not a necessity, but as a rule Taxi Drivers, Hairdressers, Waitresses should be tipped
2006-09-24 12:52:49
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answered by draytondon 4
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The only time I do not tip a hairdresser is when they are the owner
they are already getting 100% of the price charged
I tip: taxi, pizza delivery, Hotel employees, waitstaff
Sounds like your friends are related to Rachel Ray- have you seen the chintzy tips she leaves for her $40 a day show?
2006-09-24 12:52:00
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answered by Mopar Muscle Gal 7
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Wow, your friends never tip taxi drivers and hairdressers? I never heard of people NOT tipping them (I think they pretty much 'expect' some sort of tip for their service).
I usually tip my hairdresser 15-20% of the total cost, and for taxi drivers, 10%-15%.
2006-09-24 21:20:41
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answered by Strawberry 2
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I've always tipped my barber, taxi driver, waitress and waiters. As long as these folks give me good service, they get a tip. What kind of friends are those? Everyone has heard of tipping(and I don't mean cow tipping either!)at least one time in their lives. I always do the 10% thing. That works for me.
2006-09-24 13:14:11
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answered by ? 4
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