Do you tip roofers?

[We_Love_Disney]

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[Cinderella94]

and i never said insane

You used the word "insanity."

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

not 'quite upset', would have fixed the font size but was quoted already. and i never said insane, that is your word.

I guess them that the "insanity" you stated should be stopped must be something completely different. My mistake.

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

It was not done intentionally to be that large. It didn't accidentally do anything, I ...... wait why am I explaining myself to you? I answered it once, that is enough. You want to call me a liar, go ahead - you only show your best side that way.

Noone used the word liar.
That is your word.

As for what you purposely wrote...you know best. We shouldn't try to convince you otherwise.

 

[We_Love_Disney]

,.,

 

[MrsPete]

I had a new roof put on a few years ago, and it never crossed my mind to tip.

Even if I'd wanted to, none of them spoke English and it would've been difficult to convey my meaning. The superviser came by on the first morning and got them started, and then he dropped by a couple times during the two days that they were working -- he spoke English. It was very uncomfortable for me to have those people all over my property and not be able to speak to them, and it was a situation that I hadn't anticipated at all!

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

Hey Lisa - find a new thread to haunt will ya.

If I have stated anything objectionable, please report it. In the meantime, I will read and respond as I choose to do so. No need to get upset with people who have noticed your comments and inconsistencies.

 

[Cinderella94]

Hey Lisa - find a new thread to haunt will ya.

She's not "haunting" anything.

 

[Ceila]

Yo buddy, it wasn't a freak out.

I'd hate to see a real freak-out of yours, then!

Obviously I'm not alone in my interpretation of your post, as evidenced by the many posters above. But instead of continuing to defend your post, maybe it would be better to reflect on how you came across, whether it was intentional or not. Things don't always translate well on a message board, and the huge font + bolding + use of lines like "stop the insanity" just don't typically come across as calm and helpful on a discussion thread.

 

[Planogirl]

Hey Lisa - find a new thread to haunt will ya.

You might want to calm down before you get points. You are acting a bit snarky and tense. Also, before you tell me, I will also hang out wherever I wish.

 

[allison443]

I had a new roof put on a few years ago, and it never crossed my mind to tip.

Even if I'd wanted to, none of them spoke English and it would've been difficult to convey my meaning. The superviser came by on the first morning and got them started, and then he dropped by a couple times during the two days that they were working -- he spoke English. It was very uncomfortable for me to have those people all over my property and not be able to speak to them, and it was a situation that I hadn't anticipated at all!

I have always found money to be the universal language, lol.

Whenever I have workers/contractors at my house I provide a cooler with water/soda. Occasionally depending on the job, I have offered them money to go buy lunch on me (my kitchen contractors, who were there for a number of days and dealing with problems, and also a carpeting guy who did an unbelievable job.)

Also, once, I was making funnel cakes for my dd and the workers replacing my porch sent one of the guys in to see if it was really funnel cakes (since they could smell it). Of course I had to give them some funnel cakes then.

 

[Hannathy]

I think people assume since someone is doing something for you they deserve a tip. I think it's getting out of hand too.


Hey, I answered your question, do I get a tip?

I agree 100%

I only tip workers who are in truly tip dependent positions- waiters,baggage handlers, taxi drivers, valets, pizza deliverers.

I am having a new roof put on and seriously none of the ideas on here have even crossed my mind. Why would I supply them lunch? No one brings me lunch to work. I'm thinking the same thing about the drinks. a frozen drink in a cooler of ice would stay cold all day so if they want cold they can plan for it. Or the roofing company that they work for could provide for them.

 

[MIGrandma]

No, we've never tipped the roofers. About 5 years ago we had the main part of the house re-roofed. And last summer we had the family room and garage re-roofed. Never even considered tipping, since the companies bid for the project and the owner of the company is responsible for paying his crew.

We did keep a large cooler full of ice, bottled water, Coke, Sprite, etc. and told them to help themselves any time.

We've never provided lunch for them. The first crew brought their own and would take a half-hour break under a shade tree to eat. Last summer the head guy took his workers down to the local diner to eat every day.

 

[Mermaid02]

Family has always done our roof- so food and drink are all that is required.

A few years ago my neighbor had his roof done and since he was at work I offered the guys cold drinks... I think they appreciated it.

 

[mjkacmom]

I had a new roof put on a few years ago, and it never crossed my mind to tip.

Even if I'd wanted to, none of them spoke English and it would've been difficult to convey my meaning. The superviser came by on the first morning and got them started, and then he dropped by a couple times during the two days that they were working -- he spoke English. It was very uncomfortable for me to have those people all over my property and not be able to speak to them, and it was a situation that I hadn't anticipated at all!

Really? I've had my house painted, and construction done many times, and never expected the workers to speak English. The main guy does, but he doesn't stay. BTW, never tipped anyone, but provided cold drinks, and one year, halloween candy.

 

[mjkacmom]

+1

I wouldnt tip either...and many seem to agree. However, what's the difference between roofers and furntiture delivery people (many of which people claim to tip on here)?

There are lots of people that seem to want to tip the whole world for doing there job.

Well, everyone I know tips the delivery people, but not the guys who work on your house.

 

[Hannathy]

Well, everyone I know tips the delivery people, but not the guys who work on your house.

The only delivery person I have ever tipped is the pizza kid.
furniture deliverers are being paid to not depend on tips.

 

[mjkacmom]

The only delivery person I have ever tipped is the pizza kid.
furniture deliverers are being paid to not depend on tips.

Maybe it's regional, but people here tip for furniture delivery, appliance delivery, etc.

 

[We_Love_Disney]

I am at a loss as to why people will tip for what someone is getting paid to do. I tip the waitstaff, the hairdresser - but not the owner, and the pizza delivery etc. Not counter service, not take out, not furniture/appliance delivery.

As I stated before, and was ripped a new one for, when others tip those that are already being fully compensated for the their jobs, we are setting a precedent that is unnecessary.

At the local Dunkin Donuts, they not only have the begging jar, aka the tip cup out, they comment when someone doesn't leave the change in it. They expect to be tipped for taking your order handing you the coffee and taking your money. The cashier doesn't move, as there is another standing at the coffee machine who pours the coffee and hands it to the order taker. DD's friend works at a neighboring Dunkin's, she is making hundreds, yes hundreds of dollars a week in tips! On top of that she is earning over $8.00 per hour. She is taxed only on the hourly wage. (if the average donut counter worker does about the same, and gets say welfare, do you honestly think it fair that she is claiming only the hourly wage, when if fact she is earning substantially more due to tips?)

On another thread posters were talking about how much money the fake homeless pan handlers were making and what a lucrative job it can be all tax free.

When you don't pay taxes on money that you earn, isn't that tax evasion? Waitresses, in the true sense of waitress, earn substantially less per hour as tips are expected. They must now claim what they earn.

When you get paid an hourly wage or even salary, you are expected to do your job. Your paycheck is your 'tip'.

I have no problem being nice, offering coffee, water, etc. But I don't like to be ill thought of because I didn't tip in a situation that it is not warranted.

 

[mjkacmom]

I tip the waitstaff, the hairdresser - but not the owner, and the pizza delivery etc..

Who doesn't tip the pizza guy?