... and said "That will be all, unless you would like to leave a gratuity." I did not tell my BF about this. He asked how it went and I told him "great." Now he has made us both an appointment for a spa day at the same place. What would you do?
2007-03-04 04:53:46 · 18 answers · asked by Cas 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Gift Certificates, generally are purchased for an amount or a service. Most spas will leave it up to the purchaser if they would like to automatically include the 18 - 20% gratuity or have the guest handle that when they have the service. When I purchase a gift certificate for a spa I will always take care of the tip or at least provide additional cash with the gift certificate to handle the tip. This is out of my believe that a gift should not cost the recipient money for them to redeemed the gift. Next time, you should ask the spa when you book the service if the gratuity is included in the gift certificate. If it is not, you can always change to a lesser expensive service in order to be able to use a portion of the gift certificate towards a gratuity, or be prepared to tip according to the services received. If this is a concern for you, ask your boyfriend prior to going to the spa together if he will be handling the gratuity. Open communication in a relationship is very important.
2007-03-07 14:24:33 · answer #1 · answered by Spavelous 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The receptionists was asking you if you wanted to leave a tip. She was only asking a question that you should have known the answer to and really should not have to be asked. It is only common courtesy to leave a tip for the services provided. The gift certificate only covered the cost of the service, it is your job to leave the tip. Perhaps you should tell your boyfriend to give you money for a tip next time. What would I do, I would go prepared with a tip in my purse to show my appreciation for the services I received that day. These days a tip is 15-20% of your total bill, that would be 15% times the amount of your bill.God bless****
2007-03-04 07:52:48 · answer #2 · answered by ? 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Explain to him it is customary in such establishments to leave a gratuity if you are pleased with the service. It also insures that you receive adequate, if not excellent, service on your next visit. He may be unaware of this, especially if he has never been to a spa himself.
Of course, there's also the possibility he was aware of this custom and simply let it slip his mind or did not choose to give you cash to cover the gratuity. The amount of the gratuity is dependent on the satisfaction of the client for services rendered. I think the spa day certificate was very nice and you shouldn't sweat the gratuity you forked over. You got a bargain, ya know.
~Morg~
2007-03-04 05:01:28 · answer #3 · answered by morgorond 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure I understand the problem here. Were you offended by the possibility of leaving a tip? Whenever I have anything done, I leave a tip. Go ahead with the spa day. Do what you are comfortable doing.
2007-03-04 05:03:17 · answer #4 · answered by Sunidaze 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The receptionist was asking if you wanted to leave a tip. The certificate only covered the cost of the services. It's customary to leave a tip for the employee(s) who worked with you, just like any other service venue (salon, restaurant, etc.).
2007-03-04 04:59:58 · answer #5 · answered by LolaCorolla 7 · 9⤊ 0⤋
do about what?
Everybody is right here - tipping is customary in most situations, including a visit to a spa.
Have a look at the link below... :) Peggy Post explaining the beauty of spa tipping...
2007-03-04 05:21:48 · answer #6 · answered by OneLilithHidesAnother 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You are supposed to leave a tip, especially if they did a good job. Did you expect your boyfriend to tip? It was a gift, he did not get the relaxing experience. I hope you tipped, thats where the masseuse/asthatician/stylist makes his/her money, you should tip about 10% or more depending on the treatment.
2007-03-04 08:33:28 · answer #7 · answered by Damn!™sumgirl 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Understand that leaving gratuities for service people is a normal part of life, and forget it.
2007-03-04 05:35:42 · answer #8 · answered by barefoot_always 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
it's polite to tip in places like that in the same way you'd tip a server at a restaurant. They served you, you need to show you appreciate that, even if it's a few dollars it's better then nothing.
2007-03-05 14:30:34 · answer #9 · answered by Kitikat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
soo..... what's the problem? typically the staff at a massage or spa receive a tip. you're not going to find one that won't ask for one
2007-03-04 09:41:19 · answer #10 · answered by ~ Mi$fitPrin¢ess ~ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋