On tipping (again)
Mar 21st 2013 | 6:50 am
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On tipping (again)
We had some furniture delivered the other day and I kept wondering whether I should tip or not. I prepared some money, but then in the end decided not to give it as I wasn't sure whether it would be appropriate. Anyway, today I'm thinking that perhaps I should have tipped...?
The building maintenance guy padded out the elevator for us - do we tip him???
Do you tip at a spa? If you have a massage, do you tip the therapist or at reception when you pay? How much do you tip?
If someone comes to fix something in the flat - do we tip?
The building maintenance guy padded out the elevator for us - do we tip him???
Do you tip at a spa? If you have a massage, do you tip the therapist or at reception when you pay? How much do you tip?
If someone comes to fix something in the flat - do we tip?
Mar 21st 2013 | 7:04 am
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Re: On tipping (again)
We had some furniture delivered the other day and I kept wondering whether I should tip or not. I prepared some money, but then in the end decided not to give it as I wasn't sure whether it would be appropriate. Anyway, today I'm thinking that perhaps I should have tipped...?
The building maintenance guy padded out the elevator for us - do we tip him???
Do you tip at a spa? If you have a massage, do you tip the therapist or at reception when you pay? How much do you tip?
If someone comes to fix something in the flat - do we tip?
The building maintenance guy padded out the elevator for us - do we tip him???
Do you tip at a spa? If you have a massage, do you tip the therapist or at reception when you pay? How much do you tip?
If someone comes to fix something in the flat - do we tip?
Mar 21st 2013 | 8:15 am
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Re: On tipping (again)
We had some furniture delivered the other day and I kept wondering whether I should tip or not. I prepared some money, but then in the end decided not to give it as I wasn't sure whether it would be appropriate. Anyway, today I'm thinking that perhaps I should have tipped...?
The building maintenance guy padded out the elevator for us - do we tip him???
Do you tip at a spa? If you have a massage, do you tip the therapist or at reception when you pay? How much do you tip?
If someone comes to fix something in the flat - do we tip?
The building maintenance guy padded out the elevator for us - do we tip him???
Do you tip at a spa? If you have a massage, do you tip the therapist or at reception when you pay? How much do you tip?
If someone comes to fix something in the flat - do we tip?
Mar 21st 2013 | 8:16 am
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Re: On tipping (again)
Pizza delivery guy? Yes. Professional movers moving all your furniture into your house? Yes. Hairdresser? Yes.
Mar 21st 2013 | 8:27 am
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Re: On tipping (again)
Always give everyone the right money and tell them too keep the change...works a treat
Mar 21st 2013 | 8:36 am
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Re: On tipping (again)
I reacon you cheapskates are responsible for a lot of "guilt by association" that gets applied to the rest of us!
If you receive a service, then you tip.
http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/20...h-and-to-whom/
Its a US based article, but Canada is basically the US with healthcare anyway, so these rules apply here too.
Not tipping is ignorant and reflects badly on the rest of us with that funny austalian accent!
If you receive a service, then you tip.
http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/20...h-and-to-whom/
Its a US based article, but Canada is basically the US with healthcare anyway, so these rules apply here too.
Not tipping is ignorant and reflects badly on the rest of us with that funny austalian accent!
Mar 21st 2013 | 8:37 am
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Re: On tipping (again)
I reacon you cheapskates are responsible for a lot of "guilt by association" that gets applied to the rest of us!
If you receive a service, then you tip.
http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/20...h-and-to-whom/
Its a US based article, but Canada is basically the US with healthcare anyway, so these rules apply here too.
Not tipping is ignorant and reflects badly on the rest of us with that funny austalian accent!
If you receive a service, then you tip.
http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/20...h-and-to-whom/
Its a US based article, but Canada is basically the US with healthcare anyway, so these rules apply here too.
Not tipping is ignorant and reflects badly on the rest of us with that funny austalian accent!
Off a cliff
Mar 21st 2013 | 9:39 am
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Re: On tipping (again)
I would have saved the cost of delivery, borrowed someone's truck, had some mates pack it in.
That way you don't need to go to the spa because you threw out your back and you don't need to see the therapist because you're so stressed over whether or not to tip.
Cheap Scotsman
That way you don't need to go to the spa because you threw out your back and you don't need to see the therapist because you're so stressed over whether or not to tip.
Cheap Scotsman
Mar 21st 2013 | 9:45 am
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Re: On tipping (again)
I reacon you cheapskates are responsible for a lot of "guilt by association" that gets applied to the rest of us!
If you receive a service, then you tip.
http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/20...h-and-to-whom/
Its a US based article, but Canada is basically the US with healthcare anyway, so these rules apply here too.
Not tipping is ignorant and reflects badly on the rest of us with that funny austalian accent!
If you receive a service, then you tip.
http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/20...h-and-to-whom/
Its a US based article, but Canada is basically the US with healthcare anyway, so these rules apply here too.
Not tipping is ignorant and reflects badly on the rest of us with that funny austalian accent!
I never had to ask for a vat receipt. It was always offered.
Mar 21st 2013 | 11:24 am
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Re: On tipping (again)
i tip waitresses (if the service is good), taxis and fast food delivery drivers
that's about it
that's about it
Mar 21st 2013 | 12:14 pm
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Re: On tipping (again)
So according to the link - 20% for spa services - I was given a fairly hefty spa gift at Spa Utopia DT Van = 4 hours. . the tip would equal $68! that seems a bit steep for a gift !
Mar 21st 2013 | 12:36 pm
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Yes, I also think 20% for a spa service is a lot.
By the way, in my job, I also offer a service, but nobody would ever think to tip me. Something's just not right...
By the way, in my job, I also offer a service, but nobody would ever think to tip me. Something's just not right...
Mar 21st 2013 | 12:55 pm
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Re: On tipping (again)
although they do bring me stuff from holidays Etc ....
Mar 21st 2013 | 1:47 pm
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Re: On tipping (again)
Treat everyone equally - Don't Tip!!! 
