What is an appropriate amount to tip a Masseur?

Question

I received a gift certificate for a full body massage, but I've been reluctant to make the appointment because I don't know how much I should tip.

Answer 1

You might want to check with the spa/ salon first. I bought a friend a gift certificate for a massage at a spa with all-inclusive prices - that is, the price of the service included the tip. On the one hand, that's bad, because it doesn't give the client the latitude to withhold a tip if the service is bad. On the other, my friend didn't have to worry about coming up with money for the tip.

Visit the spa/ salon's website (if it has one), or else call, make your appointment and ask the person who answers the phone about their pricing/tipping policies. She or he will be happy to tell you, and probably gets asked this question often.

Enjoy it!

Answer 2

Call the salon and find out the price of the massage so that you can figure out the percentage before you go.

15% - 20% is acceptable if you enjoyed the service.

Also, most salons/spas will have envelopes at the front desk for you to leave the tip so that you don't have to worry about finding your masseuse afterwards.

Masseuses are highly trained professionals who go to school for certification and put in many hours of practice. They work hard and are just as deserving of a tip, if not more, than any waitress or bartender.

Make sure you are open about any special requirements you have before you start so you get the best massage possible!

Answer 3

Like he pronounced. 15% is way cheap. 20 may be the baseline. in the experience that your waiter is a jerk or drops issues on you, do no longer stiff him on the the top. tell the government. the government will supply him a problematical time, or probably write him up. plenty extra helpful giving verbal comments. The waiter won't look at that tip until the top of the night, and he will only call you an asshole. If the plate substitute into small (a 7 dollar lunch yet you sat there for an hour and a a million/2) then you definately could pay extra, when you consider which you have prevented him from making extra money on yet another table. If he substitute into astounding, then tip in money, tip nicely. Ask his call, and take a seat in his section lower back. he will keep in mind you and do much extra suitable next time.

Answer 4

Jane, only tip if you feel it is appropriate and warranted.

Look at this - tipping has gotten so bad that people (like you) are now reluctant to use a FREE GIFT because they don't know how to tip.

Use this as a guideline. Did you REALLY enjoy being in the presence of this person? Do not consider his/her competence as a masseuse - that's what the extremely overinflated fee was for. If the person was simply competent, don't tip. You've already paid the extremely overinflated fee (or your friend has). But if you feel totally comfortable, if you really enjoyed the masseuse as a person, if you're considering going back and starting a long-term relationship - then add a little. $10, $20 - whatever YOU feel is appropriate.

In the end, you're getting a glorified backrub. It takes the mental agility of a hermit crab to do the job, and they make the same as many doctors do per hour. It's absolutely criminal that they think they deserve a tip, simply because they learned to breathe air and do a job a monkey could do.

Answer 5

I often use the same rule of thumb that I use for my hair stylisit - anywhere between 15-20% tip, depending on how pleased you were with the experience. Yes, the rate is higher than what you would normally tip a waiter/waitress, but remember that this is not a job for the masseur, it is a business, and he/she has business expenses and more than likely is renting the space that is utilized while you get your massage.

Make that appointment and enjoy that massage - you will hate yourself for putting it off as long as you have.

Answer 6

I usually do a flat $10 for a massage that is priced between $50-100 and then do $15 if it is $100-150.

In my experience, the people who work at the spa are really appreciative of any tips that come their way. If they think I am cheap it has never come across in their manner.

Answer 7

No clue. I'd tip about $5 to be safe, it at all. Because $1-2 is cheap, and $10 may be too much.

Answer 8

you don't have to. the process will deem it unneccessary. after they finish they leave so you can get dressed and stuff-you don't see them again. by the time you are dreseed and out the door they are all off doing somthing else and dont even notice you leaving. tips are way overrated in american culture