I have no problem at all tipping people for good service, but who and/or when to tip sometimes in confusing for me. For example, the dog groomer? The person who delivers groceries? If a hairdresser cuts my hair for 10 bucks, then is a two dollar tip cheap?
2007-03-05 07:02:38 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
There are many sites that will give you general percentages for tipping. A two dollar tip on a $10 haircut is a good tip. Where I live, no one delivers groceries, so that is beyond my experience, but I would think that would be a flat rate tip rather than a percentage of the bill. Fifteen percent for the dog groomer is plenty.
You are going to get skewed advice on tipping. Anyone who has done the job thinks the tips should be higher.
Personally I am getting a little tired of tipping everyone. I do tip generously when it is a traditional tipping situation but I do think it is going too far. I know where I live, massage therapists expect to be tipped. An hour of massage is between $70-100 and I do not think a tip is necessary.
2007-03-05 07:12:29 · answer #1 · answered by Patti C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's becomming more of an issue since so many people figure all these service people atleast make minimum wage. Many don't. In order to cut expenses your tip is making up what the employer doesn't want to pay. In many instances it is pre-figured out and the person is paying taxes on tips whether they received them or not.
20% is the going rate. Even if you're tipping a waitress many times those tips are split to go to the bartender, bus boy etc. A pizza delivery person isn't paid minimum wage and you would assume they get the delivery charge......not always so. Many their pay is just what tip they receive beyond the delivery charge. They also pay their own gas etc.
Yes....you are to tip for deliveries unless they have a rule of no tipping. If there is a different person who washes your hair than who styles it....they are to be tipped too. Yes on the dog groomer.....anyone who might do your nails etc. Parks your car, handles your luggage, etc.
They unfortunatly have made tipping more of a requirement than a choice of appreciation for a job well done. I understand why the government wanted to make sure we were all taxed.....but it went south when it was an expectation to meet minimum wage. I certainly don't get better service or a cheaper bill for helping them reach their payroll. It's doubly frustrating when your taxed on money you never got to begin with. As people find the need to pinch pennies....tips are the first excess expense to go. But the business says you should tip 20% and so the waitress is taxed on that even when they didn't get it. On the bright side....if someone was more generous then it's not counted. They figure it balances out. Eventually. I don't.
2007-03-05 15:38:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as the dog groomer I don't tip. But I go to petsmart...not exactly high end. Hairdresser I tip at least 5-7 bucks. But....I also spend 30-50 getting mine cut. For a 10 buck hair cut 2-3 is decent. I'm sure they have people who do not tip! I worked as a waitress for many years and there are still people who don't tip a dime.......are hourly wage is 2.13 an hour!
2007-03-05 15:13:05 · answer #3 · answered by UntamableSmurf 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A $2 tip for a hairdresser for a $10 haircut? That's 20%. That isn't bad.
2007-03-05 15:06:33 · answer #4 · answered by nycguy10002 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think the general rule is 15-20% for everyone (waiter, hairdresser, whatever), depending on the quality of service you receive. although, if someone does a super job and im feeling generous, i may tip more. i try to always tip at least 15%...even if i dont think someone deserves it. :P
2007-03-05 15:12:17 · answer #5 · answered by Elizabeth S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
15% is considered generous for good service. Bad service is up to you but sometimes I leave .25 cents and hope they get the point.
2007-03-05 15:39:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i say only tip people who's salary is based on tips, waiters, strippers. A barber is just doing his job. Unless someone goes above and beyond he call of duty, I might throw in a little extra
2007-03-05 15:11:57 · answer #7 · answered by Chet the Body 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
tipping is subjective in my feelings. However in case like a server its a nice gesture. Hair dresser depending if you go to the same one once in awhile might not hurt.
2007-03-05 15:11:38 · answer #8 · answered by Scott 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i always go by the 15% of the total bill tip
2007-03-05 15:11:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tip usually 15% to 20% for good service. Remember that tipping is not required but appreciated.
2007-03-05 16:22:33 · answer #10 · answered by littledarling54 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋