2006-12-21 08:00:59 · 28 answers · asked by Robert C 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Of course....
Especially if they are hot.
2006-12-21 08:03:15 · answer #1 · answered by Sir J 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As a massage therapist, I understand in reading these answers, why the general public is all over the map on tipping. Service industries, such as manicurists, massage therapists, waiters, hairstylests, etc... DO work for tips.
Many people tip differently depending on where the service is provided, however that is wrong. Whether I work at a chiropractic office or a day spa, my work is the same and tips ARE appreciated. Medical offices pay the worst (usually) for therapists, thus the reason tips are so helpful.
Because many people believe it is NOT okay (or correct/proper) to tip a therapist at a doctor's office - many therapists don't stay in those jobs very long. We can't afford to.
If you feel better and believe that the massage session helped, tipping the therapist is your way of encouraging that therapist to stay at the doctor's office and continue to be a part of your "team". Without tips, I can assure you, therapists leave over time and the patients end up with a new therapist every 6 months or so. Each time, the therapist is gone just when they are starting to really learn how to work on you.
The new therapist that is hired in is usually straight out of school, because most with years of experience are not interested in low paying jobs where there are no tips.
Oh, and as for "happy endings" that's NOT part of massage therapy in the real world boys. Grow up.
2006-12-25 06:02:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any service you have performed usually a tip is given. If you feel the therapist did a good job, then tip accordingly. A $5 or $10 tip should be good enough. If you feel she/he did an excellent job then give a little more. Showing appreciation through a monetary tip will assure you an excellent massage next time.
2006-12-21 08:11:40 · answer #3 · answered by justcurious 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Would you tip your doctor? Wouldyou tip a nurse? Would you tip a physical therapist? I don't think so, so why would you tip a licensed professional for a massage?
2006-12-21 08:03:49 · answer #4 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes - $5 - $20 depending on the cost of the massage.
Most places, it's not legal to tip students though.
2006-12-21 08:03:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes. I tip 20%.
2006-12-21 08:03:15 · answer #6 · answered by wvucountryroads 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's in a medical situation - no. If it's at a spa, then you should tip them the standard amount when you pay for your services.
2006-12-21 08:03:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, it's polite....think about it if you were the therapist would you want to be tipped?
2006-12-21 08:34:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask before hand, sometimes it is included in the price but typically they should be tipped.
2006-12-21 08:02:48 · answer #9 · answered by Yikes! 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes, 10-15 per cent.
2006-12-21 08:03:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is polite
2006-12-21 08:02:50 · answer #11 · answered by Lindsey J 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋