I have heard varying opinions on this one. I have always been told that it's uncouth to tip someone who provides a service if they are the owner of the salon/spa/restaurant/whatever.
2007-09-24 03:37:13 · 11 answers · asked by radiant_innerlight 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
That is correct. Tipping is for a) showing the person he provided a good service and b) makes up for the low pay the person gets (which is what motivates the person to do a good job to get better tips). The owner is already compensated: as the owner it is his absolute job to provide good service (for which he is receiving profits) and he presumably does not get low pay.
It is somewhat of an insult to the owner to tip him as well; it's as if you're saying that his establishment doesn't make enough money to pay him well.
2007-09-24 03:41:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I go to a single barber barbershop so I have to assume he is the owner. I have never given a tip. The price is high enough already. I get great service and he doesn't seem to expect one from me. He gives me my change and does not wait for me to give some back.
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2007-09-24 03:46:25 · answer #2 · answered by Barkley Hound 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would like to know the answer to this too. The guy who does my hair owns the salon and seems to expect a tip. I dont understand why he would need one because all of the money he charges me goes directly to him anyway.
2007-09-24 03:41:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
one does not have to, but I think if they are doing the work, they still deserve it. A good owner might put the tip aside for the help anyway.
2007-09-24 03:40:44 · answer #4 · answered by kent_shakespear 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Technically no, but if they themselves are doing the service I will usually tip them anyway.
2007-09-24 04:54:18 · answer #5 · answered by tetlitea 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is so true. You don't tip the owner.
2007-09-24 04:13:13 · answer #6 · answered by mary 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok.i think that tiping depends on a person and there state of minde. for me personally tiping is a manner and courtesy! becouse wih tiping you let them know that you aprisiate there time and effort that they did put in delivering you a good service!so like i did sayed its the satate of mind and in one way a manner.
2007-09-24 03:53:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
it's not tacky or anything. most people say not to since that person is presumably making big money. tip if you like.
2007-09-24 03:40:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you tip whomever serves you.....they have done you a service owner or not.......good luck
2007-09-24 04:11:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-09-24 04:32:28 · answer #10 · answered by traveller 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋