I'm cheap....anyone else with me???

[vhoffman]

Getting back to the dog grooming thing--I also don't tip at my childrens hair cutter because it is run by the owner. Even Emily Post says you don't tip the owner, since there's no one to "split" their take with. If the owner wants more, she should chage more.

Sometimes a kind gesture is appreciated as a tip. We had a new stove delivered yesterday and installed. No, I didn't tip the guys. But I did offer them some iced tea and cookies, which they scarfed up! Also, we've moved several times. Usually the moving crew includes several men, working their tails off for several hours. I always buy them lunch--buckets of chicken, barbeque and all the fixings. They're always appreciative, and its self-serving. A hungry man just doesn't work as hard Also, it keeps them "onsite" and working. I've had crews go off for a noon day lunch and not return until late that day or even the next!

Honestly, dh was just saying the other night it seems we're expected to literally $hit money everywhere go if someone does their job right!
Well, consider us constipated!

Ok sorry folks, its been a hetic past couple of days!

 

[C.Ann]

I tip when I feel it's appropriate - no hard fast rule on tipping certain people for certain services..

 

[DVC Sadie]

I don't have an online source for travel ettiquette-- but Miss Manners certianly talks about tipping hotel housekeepers. Also, the tradition of Boxing Day is directly derived from the English tradition of tipping houseservants. Also, a good book on social history would probably address the issue.

It is silly to think that customs aren't, to some extent, tied to social class. I wasn't passing judgement on those who haven't heard of the tradition, only offering an explanation on why they might be unaware of it.

I agree. To say that class is not tied to customs is absurd. I'm not passing judgements either but whats tradition in one family is sure to affect how the person feels in regards to tipping in all areas of their lives.