Christmas tipping etiquette
Dec 15th 2011, 9:25 pm
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Re: Christmas tipping etiquette
Looking at your photos I'd imagine there's a special business character tax deductible exemption that would entitle you to a governemnt refund at the end of fiscal year 2011.
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Dec 15th 2011, 9:27 pm
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Dec 15th 2011, 9:36 pm
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Dec 15th 2011, 9:38 pm
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Re: Christmas tipping etiquette
It is not the Japanese straightening - it is a keratin protein treatment which defrizzes and softens. There are two strengths ie a cheap version and a more expensive one... it costs around $350 for the stronger one and for me lasts around 6 months. There was some controversy because once heated the solution gives off formaldehyde but it is in such small amounts the FDA deemed it safe for the stylists to work with.
Dec 15th 2011, 10:02 pm
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Re: Christmas tipping etiquette
Seems a good system.
Dec 15th 2011, 10:29 pm
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Re: Christmas tipping etiquette
It is not the Japanese straightening - it is a keratin protein treatment which defrizzes and softens. There are two strengths ie a cheap version and a more expensive one... it costs around $350 for the stronger one and for me lasts around 6 months. There was some controversy because once heated the solution gives off formaldehyde but it is in such small amounts the FDA deemed it safe for the stylists to work with.
Dec 15th 2011, 10:30 pm
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Re: Christmas tipping etiquette
Yesterday ours included a Christmas card inside an envelope with her name & address on the outside, so I assume I'm supposed to take her card out & put my gift card inside with a note or card saying who I am, then stick a stamp on it & mail it to her.
Seems a good system.
Seems a good system.
Dec 16th 2011, 2:41 am
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CADreaming, I`ve come late to this thread. I love the way your standards arent slipping because you live in the USA. At one point I was worried I`d end up shopping in my pyjamas!
Dec 16th 2011, 10:50 am
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Re: Christmas tipping etiquette
Your newspaper deliveryperson hasn't given you a Christmas card? Hmm perhaps that means you don't need to tip her/him . . . . 
Mine just delivered a *second* identical Christmas card with her address label on the envelope with this morning's paper, so I think I'd better get her tip sorted out.
Mine just delivered a *second* identical Christmas card with her address label on the envelope with this morning's paper, so I think I'd better get her tip sorted out.
Dec 16th 2011, 11:21 am
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Re: Christmas tipping etiquette
Since I am filling in for one of our concierges Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, I do hope folks will be appreciative of what I do for them. 
Dec 16th 2011, 12:42 pm
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Dec 16th 2011, 4:18 pm
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Oh my but they have slipped and I fear im on the slippery slope to being an old hippy!!! Last sunday I went out WITHOUT make up - no contacts just glasses and sweatpants and trainers!!!!!! Its NEVER been known!!!!! the idea of going to Winco in me jammies is VERY appealing!!!!!
I must pull myself out of the myer quick sharp!!!
Dec 16th 2011, 4:19 pm
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Your newspaper deliveryperson hasn't given you a Christmas card? Hmm perhaps that means you don't need to tip her/him . . . .
Mine just delivered a *second* identical Christmas card with her address label on the envelope with this morning's paper, so I think I'd better get her tip sorted out.
Mine just delivered a *second* identical Christmas card with her address label on the envelope with this morning's paper, so I think I'd better get her tip sorted out.