No, I don't tip the directv man. He was hired by the company to install and run some wires. He's being paid very well for it. I don't see why I have to pay him extra, when I'm already paying for it.
It's not like he's a waiter that makes $3 an hour.
I'm not against tipping -- when I feel the need. But in today's society, tipping has gotten completely out of hand.
I tip mousekeeping, they do a great job and leave towel animals.
I tip the trash guy a couple of times a year (not necessary, but he goes above and beyond what he's supposed to do).
I tip very well in restaurants, I was a waitress and I know how hard it is.
I tip the baggage handlers -- I could carry my own suitcases, but I choose to let him, he deserves a little something.
I tip the movers. They're lugging heavy furniture, back breaking work, up stairs, off trucks, they deserve a little extra.
I don't tip the mailman, although I will make him cookies at Christmas. They aren't really supposed to accept money anyway.
I don't tip the bathroom attendant -- I really just want to pee in peace, and I didn't ask for their services.
I don't tip at the convienence store, even though they've put out a tip jar.
I don't tip at Dunkin Donuts even though they put out a tip jar.
I DO tip at the car wash, again, hard work. low pay.
I don't know why I tip certain people/professions, but not others. It seems like everywhere you go there's a tip jar. I mostly ignore them.