Do you tip these people??

[Sabeking]

I always tip my waiters/waitresses (amount depends on service), hairdresser (unless I leave the salon crying; it has happened ) and of course the CM's on our DISNEY CRUISE!!!I have wondered recently because I have some appliances being delivered if you tip the delivery people as well as the installers. Also, do you tip the dog groomer? I know this is all opinion but just curious what others do in these instances.

 

[robinb]

I tipped the delivery people who delivered my mom's refrigerator and stove last month. They removed the old appliances and installed the new ones and spent a lot of time at her house. I also always tip the dog groomer about $5.

 

[Starbrite]

Yes to hairdresser & waitstaff.
Yes to appliance delivery persons. $1 or $2 each
Sorry ~ No dog here

What about the AAA guy?

What about the girl at the ice cream shop with a tip jar?

And what's with the tip jar inside the pizza shops...If I pick up my own pizza should they really get a tip?

 

[LoraJ]

We drop out clothes off at the wash-n-fold and I never know to tip or not. There are about 3 people who work there so I am never sure who actually washed and folded our clothes. So we usually give them gift cards during the holidays.

 

[maddmike]

I only tip the waitress/waiter. No to all the rest.

Where would you draw the line anyway? Do you tip your mailman? They bring your mail and don't charge you. Do you tip your Doctor? They provide a service just as a barber or dog groomer does. How about the UPS driver? This could go on forever!!!

 

[mjkacmom]

Yes, $5, and up to $10, depending upon how much work they're doing (I've had bunk beds installed, and it took an hour).

 

[locolala]

Please tip your dog groomer! I used to be a bather and I only made 7 bucks an hour to be on my feet the entire day. I tip hairstylists, etc too because most of them work on commision and may not make a ton of money

 

[DisneyFan32WI]

Yes-for some odd reason, I feel the need to tip anyone and everyone. Delivery guys usually get $5 each.

 

[aprilgail2]

Yes to all!
I usually tip the dog groomer 15.00 and delivery guys 5.00 each. Installers between 5-10.00.

 

[yoopermom]

I've always tipped the satellite dish/cable installer guys, and they've always acted happily surprised. Our house isn't easy to do, and I appreciate the extra effort they put into their jobs.

Of course, I'm the person who pays for the car behind me at the Mackinac Bridge, too

Not rich, just "paying it forward"...

Terri

 

[denisem]

I've always tipped the satellite dish/cable installer guys, and they've always acted happily surprised. Our house isn't easy to do, and I appreciate the extra effort they put into their jobs.

Of course, I'm the person who pays for the car behind me at the Mackinac Bridge, too

Not rich, just "paying it forward"...

Terri

My kinda gal.

Yeah, we tip for delivery situations, but more in the guise of "Hey, thanks a lot! Put this $5/whatever toward your lunch" (or a beer, if my DH is involved). I think we all pretty much know who gets the real money in any particular transaction, and it's usually not the service people who are doing the "stand-on-your-feet all day" or grunt work of moving furniture/appliances, etc.

This doesn not apply to doctors or anyone earning lots more than I do (which is everyone these days.

 

[malibuconlee]

Do you tip at Pei Wei? I get my own drinks and order and pay at the counter. They deliver the food and clean up after.

 

[denisem]

I'm not familiar with Pei Wei. However, I often lunch at the local Moe's SW Grill (same concept) and throw change or a bill in the cup.

 

[yoopermom]

We have a tiny Chinese place near us with a tip jar on the counter, and even though I usually just get takeout, I always throw a buck or two in the jar because the nice lady owner always remembers ALL the weird aspects of my order (blame DH and DS, not me), asks how DS is, and often throws in an extra crab rangoon just cuz. She and her crew work harder than most anyone I know, so who am I to begrudge her a buck or two?

Terri

 

[teacups]

I know I'm weird, but I think the dog groomer should value my business... not the other way around.

 

[denisem]

See, I'm clueless there...what's the average dog grooming time & charge?

 

[MIGrandma]

What about a tatoo artist?

My son recently got a tatoo on his arm, it took about 2 hours to do plus the designing of it beforehand. The actual tatoo cost him $65 and he tipped her $5. I was shocked that he tipped such a low amount!! I think $20 would have been better, maybe even more, I don't know.

 

[teacups]

See, I'm clueless there...what's the average dog grooming time & charge?

My dog costs $50 and he goes every three weeks or so. A bath and a buzz. I bet no more than 30 minutes.

 

[Sabeking]

OK; so the delivery guys and installer for the appliances came today and I did not tip. I feel sooo GUILTY. My husband joked and said, "I installed the microwave do I get a tip???" Yes, less complaining about me spending money on the installation guys!!!

Well, I may start to tip the groomer; it hurts 2 dogs at 40 bucks a pop but I might bite the bullet to give a little extra.

 

[Just Jan]

I tip AAA guy who has come to my rescue, but I don't plan on this hapening so I don't always have cash in my pocket. Though I did not tip the owner of the local shop that they send as he owns the company.

I tip my hairdresser, but I thought their was some kind of unwritten rule that you do not tip the owner if she/he does your hair (the owner never does my hair). Is this so?