For Mother's Day my husband got me a gift certificate to a fancy spa for a massage. It's a 50 minute Swedish massage that costs $135. How much should I tip?
(I'm so excited, I can't wait for it. I've only had one other massage, on my wedding day and that was 5 years ago!)
2007-05-14 13:56:39 · 10 answers · asked by Mommy...LT 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I actually think that there should be some thought put into tipping. Since this is the first time for a massage with this person, think about if you would go back for another, was the experience good, how do you feel, did they make you feel comfortable, etc. I would not tip just because. I feel tipping is due to good/excellent service. So if you feel good and will do it again, then 10%-15%. Remember this is a professional. They are not just earning $3.00 per hour plus tips. And I do agree that it is a gift.... the salons I go to ask that the buyer of the certificate cover the tip and tax in the total amount of the certificate. So check.
2007-05-14 14:11:57 · answer #1 · answered by K. Van 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
15% is the going rate of tipping for almost anything. Including massages.
2007-05-14 21:15:08 · answer #2 · answered by punch 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well ask your husband if the spa told him if gratuity was included with the certificate. It usually is. I had them hundreds of times. But if not I would give them at least ten dollars.
2007-05-14 21:01:57 · answer #3 · answered by redina_lawson 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normal good tipping rate is 15%, if I enjoy the person and the service, I'd give 20.
2007-05-14 20:59:55 · answer #4 · answered by moosies 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
10 dollars at least
2007-05-14 20:59:10 · answer #5 · answered by oddball_0123 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Big tip if its a happy ending.
2007-05-14 20:59:52 · answer #6 · answered by (♥_♥) 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
$20...
2007-05-14 20:58:59 · answer #7 · answered by samdesign78 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't! its a gift! or, to be nice, tip 25%
2007-05-14 20:59:39 · answer #8 · answered by Patrick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
18% not too high and not too low
2007-05-14 21:04:46 · answer #9 · answered by Juju 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
none!!! wasn't the price of the cirtificate enough!?
2007-05-14 20:59:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋