re: Do you still tip if the owner is your server?

if you are served, you tip.

I asked the rabbi performing my son’s circumcision what he charged. He says, “Not much, I just keep the tips.”

An individual who owns his or her hair salon and is the sole operator - Then tipping makes no sense.

But if an owner is getting his hands dirty and doing the work then chances are they’re not killing it so tips are still appreciated.

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When it cost $15 to get my haircut, if I gave him a $20 I would get the $5 back and not tip. I seen some people tip him some didn't. When he went up to $18, I just give him a $20 and don't worry about the change.

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Haircuts are different than take out food service. My haircut is something I live with everyday. I probably eat at the same restaurant no more than twice a year. I tip 20-25% for restaurants. But my barber gets a 50% tip. I need my hair looking correct.

If the owner serves me it's cause we know each other so no.

I tip but toss it on the floor because restaurant owners are beneath me.

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What does a “correct” haircut look like?

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My hair is complicated.

It’s very thick (not an Afro) even though I am almost 50. Imagine the thickest bush in your yard. Not anyone could trim it correctly and make it even.

I have lived in multiple states. My least favorite chore is finding someone with skill to cut my hair correctly. They have to cut it and then use thinning shears to shape it underneath and then cut it again.

It’s not as easy as going to any barbershop or even an expensive salon. Paying more does not guarantee success.

Most of my friends are balding severely or have thin hair. Many days I wish I were one of them.

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Most of my friends are balding severely or have thin hair. Many days I wish I were one of them

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Then ditch the barber and get yourself a razor. I did, and never looked back.

Boom

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Imagine the thickest bush in your yard.

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Jenna? OK, now what.