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The following article from the Sun Sentinel is interesting regarding the state of our post pandemic world…
Before I get accused of being a cheapskate, I generally tip 20% no matter what, for outstanding service, I’ll go higher, especially for people that I know depend on tips.
But now we’re tipping the teenager that rings up your coffee, or your danish - and the screen choices start at 15%? Now I realize that’s NOT a lot of money, and I go ahead and tip, but when did this trend start?
Here is a quote from the article:
I think everyone here is familiar with the restaurant standards so I didn’t include that - it’s fairly straightforward, but there are more additional tipping situations other than those above, that were highlighted in this article.
Just interested how some of you view this.
Tipping guide: Here’s who should get a tip and how much
It seems like everyone wants a tip today. Take-out counter staff, gardeners, cruise ship employees, airport curbside staff, dog groomers, package deliverers. Must we tip anyone who helps us with an…
www.sun-sentinel.com
Before I get accused of being a cheapskate, I generally tip 20% no matter what, for outstanding service, I’ll go higher, especially for people that I know depend on tips.
But now we’re tipping the teenager that rings up your coffee, or your danish - and the screen choices start at 15%? Now I realize that’s NOT a lot of money, and I go ahead and tip, but when did this trend start?
Here is a quote from the article:
Flower delivery: For flowers and non-food items tip between $2 and $5, depending on the value of what is being delivered, Salas said.
“Movers: “Lunch and $20,” Murphy said.
Hair stylist: Ricci said $5 to $20, depending on the amount of work done. The person who washes your hair should get $1 to $5. If the salon owner styles your hair, he or she should still be offered a tip, Salas said. “I would suggest asking her if it is all right to tip her. I personally have asked ‘Would you be offended if I tip you?’ Her answer was no, not at all and accepted the tip with a smile!”
Road service: This includes jump starting your battery or towing your car. Ricci recommends $5 to $20, depending on the extent of service, length of time you waited and professionalism.
Massage therapists/masseuses: 15% to 20%, said Samer Hassan, professor of culinary arts, tourism and hospitality management at St. Thomas University in Miami Gardens.
Airport employees who help move your luggage from the conveyor belt to your transportation or push your wheelchair to your gate: $5 to $20, Hassan said.
Pedicure or manicure: $5 or $10, Ricci said.
Handymen: $5 to $50, depending on the extent of the job and length of time, Ricci said.”
I think everyone here is familiar with the restaurant standards so I didn’t include that - it’s fairly straightforward, but there are more additional tipping situations other than those above, that were highlighted in this article.
Just interested how some of you view this.