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re: Do you/how much do you tip the following workers?

Posted on 6/3/14 at 10:08 pm to
Posted by OldTigahFot
Drinkin' with the rocket scientists
Member since Jan 2012
10502 posts
Posted on 6/3/14 at 10:08 pm to
How about barber/hair stylist ?

I tipped mine $5 today on a $18 haircut.

Posted by TheIndulger
Member since Sep 2011
19239 posts
Posted on 6/3/14 at 10:09 pm to
That's one, I'll add it
Posted by Walt OReilly
Poplarville, MS
Member since Oct 2005
124694 posts
Posted on 6/3/14 at 10:26 pm to
I'll tip my haircut lady a few bucks
Posted by Walt OReilly
Poplarville, MS
Member since Oct 2005
124694 posts
Posted on 6/3/14 at 10:27 pm to
I'll have to give it a shot
This post was edited on 6/3/14 at 10:28 pm
Posted by Thurber
NWLA
Member since Aug 2013
15402 posts
Posted on 6/3/14 at 10:42 pm to
You gotta tip the barber IMO. Personal service and all
Posted by The Dudes Rug
Member since Nov 2004
13860 posts
Posted on 6/3/14 at 10:44 pm to
People tip barbers?
Posted by Displaced
Member since Dec 2011
32726 posts
Posted on 6/4/14 at 12:02 am to
quote:

-Coffee shop workers - nope
-bus boys(like when you pay at the counter and leave your food on the table) - nope
-hotel bell boys - if they carry my bags, $5-10
-hotel room service - nope
-valet parkers - yes $5
-casino dealers - oh yeah, bad luck not to tip the dealer
-movers - never used them, but rarely got tipped when i worked as one
-shuttle bus drivers - sometimes, if i have cash, couple bucks
-taxi cab drivers - yes. 10% min
-miscellaneous guides/ instructors(i.e. Ski instructors) - i tip a good tour guide very well as they provide a great service
-curbside baggage check at airports - i don't my bag to wind up in India
-oil change techs - hell no
-barber - of course, $5
Posted by seawolf06
NH
Member since Oct 2007
8159 posts
Posted on 6/4/14 at 6:09 am to
I only tip at restaurants or if it's somewhere I go regularly.
Posted by elprez00
Hammond, LA
Member since Sep 2011
29459 posts
Posted on 6/4/14 at 6:16 am to
quote:

Valet parkers

I have a rule: if parking is free, I tip the valet. Valets in NOLA don't get shite from me, especially since it costs $50 plus typically at a hotel there.
Posted by yellowfin
Coastal Bar
Member since May 2006
97770 posts
Posted on 6/4/14 at 6:23 am to
quote:

-Coffee shop workers - don't go
-bus boys(like when you pay at the counter and leave your food on the table) - not following you here
-hotel bell boys - $3 a bag
-hotel room service - 20%
-valet parkers $5
-casino dealers - don't gamble
-movers - haven't moved in years
-shuttle bus drivers - $5
-taxi cab drivers - 15%
-miscellaneous guides/ instructors(i.e. Ski instructors) - 15% on average
-curbside baggage check at airports - $3 per bag
-oil change techs - dealership/don't tip
-barber - $5 on $20 haircut
Posted by ksayetiger
Centenary Gents
Member since Jul 2007
68429 posts
Posted on 6/4/14 at 6:25 am to
what about the guy that puts a christmas tree on your car?

I tipped last year, but I dont remember how much
Posted by yellowfin
Coastal Bar
Member since May 2006
97770 posts
Posted on 6/4/14 at 6:28 am to
quote:

If you walk into an oil change place with 10 people in the waiting room, tip the guy that writes your ticket up. You'll be done in a flash, I always do this. Time is money.


Dealership comes pick up my truck at the office and leaves me a loaner. I don't care how long it takes them
Posted by bigpetedatiga
Alexandria, LA
Member since Aug 2009
8631 posts
Posted on 6/4/14 at 6:31 am to
Use to work for as a moving company in college. The most i was ever tipped was a $100.

Happened a couple of times.

Was not the norm by any means.


This post was edited on 6/4/14 at 6:33 am
Posted by Nado Jenkins83
Land of the Free
Member since Nov 2012
59891 posts
Posted on 6/4/14 at 7:07 am to

-Coffee shop workers (don't go to them)
-bus boys(like when you pay at the counter and leave your food on the table) (zero)
-hotel bell boys ($10)
-hotel room service (never had it)
-valet parkers ($5)
-casino dealers (don't gamble)
-movers (never used them buy beer for buddies)
-shuttle bus drivers (only at airport parking no tip)
-taxi cab drivers (2-3 bucks)
-miscellaneous guides/ instructors(i.e. Ski instructors) (fishing guide 100-200)-curbside baggage check at airports
-oil change techs
(none this is retarded)
-barber ($5)

Posted by Addison Tiger
Antwerp, Belgium
Member since Jul 2005
642 posts
Posted on 6/4/14 at 11:21 am to
Does anyone tip the hotel maids? I rarely do but know some people that regularly tip them. I so, how much and when do you tip them?
Posted by tween the hedges
Member since Feb 2012
20256 posts
Posted on 6/4/14 at 11:37 am to
quote:

-Coffee shop workers

no
quote:

-bus boys(like when you pay at the counter and leave your food on the table)

no
quote:

-hotel bell boys

dollar/bag
quote:

-hotel room service

If it's not included...I never order it though
quote:

-valet parkers

2 bucks
quote:

-casino dealers

If I win a lot
quote:

-movers

Maybe a 20 or something
quote:

-shuttle bus drivers

Maybe a dollar if I'm the only one on the bus
quote:

-taxi cab drivers

20%
quote:

-miscellaneous guides/ instructors(i.e. Ski instructors)

Can't think of a time when I have. Again if it was one on one probably
quote:

-curbside baggage check at airports

I'm not lazy
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-oil change techs

I change my own oil but no
quote:

-barber

Usually 4-5 bucks but keeping her happy is important to me
Posted by boom roasted
Member since Sep 2010
28039 posts
Posted on 6/4/14 at 11:39 am to
quote:

-oil change techs
Why in the world would you tip someone for changing your oil?
Posted by WG_Dawg
Hoover
Member since Jun 2004
86585 posts
Posted on 6/4/14 at 11:41 am to
quote:

-Coffee shop workers
-hotel bell boys
-valet parkers
-casino dealers
-shuttle bus drivers
-miscellaneous guides/ instructors(i.e. Ski instructors)
-curbside baggage check at airports
-oil change techs


None. I don't frequent casinos and don't check luggage.

quote:

-hotel bell boys
-valet parkers
-taxi drivers
-barber


couple bucks

quote:

-movers


more than a couple bucks, depends on how long, how much stuff, difficulty of terrain, etc.


Posted by winn-winn
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2012
55 posts
Posted on 6/4/14 at 11:44 am to
I do. you be surprised a lot of those kids working there way thru college. (oil Techs)
This post was edited on 6/4/14 at 11:46 am
Posted by LSUzealot
Napoleon and Magazine
Member since Sep 2003
57656 posts
Posted on 6/4/14 at 11:44 am to
Don't forget,

Sonic car hops
Car wash
Fast food places like subway smoothie king who pathetically ask for tips
Bar cooks who also pathetically ask for tips
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