twiley Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 I've left a $20 before for a $40 tab. And I do tip my barber because she is SMOKIN' and calls me "Honey". Do you get the boob upside the head when she washes your hair? I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Cornelius Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 For the record, I probably overtip a majority of the time. i know i do but i dont tip for everything... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Cornelius Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 Because Mrs. HR was a waitress in her youth she is very conscientious about us leaving a proper tip whenever we are served. The quality of the service does play a BIG part in how much of a tip we leave, however. For poor service $2 is all they get. I've left a $20 before for a $40 tab. And I do tip my barber because she is SMOKIN' and calls me "Honey". does she do beards? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo mama Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 (edited) I usually tip 20% at restaurants, even if the service isn't so hot, because my kids generally destroy the table area. I tip my barber about 20%. Car washing guys, maybe a few bucks. Sky cap: $2 a bag. House keepers and lawn guy get Christmas presents. Cab drivers have to earn their tip. Guys who don't know where they hell they are going doesn't deserve to be tipped. I like tipping the local help real well when I'm on vacation, especially early on. That helps get me local info on restaurants, places to go/avoid, and other information I can use. Plus, the folks will usually open up and talk about what their life is like, local news, customs, slang, etc. And I usually enjoy getting a taste of the local experience. I tip the bartenders/cocktail waitresses well. If it's real crowded, I'll tip $20 right off the bat with my first drink order, and politely request that they come back early and often. It's amazing how much the service improves when I do that, which is most appriciated when the line at the bar is three deep and I never have to get off my ass for my next frosty beverage. I tip the strippers I that want lap dances from later on. I tip the house/dog sitter. I tip musicians playing in bars. I tip the dealer when I win, which is to say, rarely. Edited May 9, 2007 by yo mama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Holy Roller Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 Do you get the boob upside the head when she washes your hair? I do. Absolutely and the crotch rub on the arm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 Absolutely and the crotch rub on the arm. Hmmm, I may need to tip more then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo mama Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 Absolutely and the crotch rub on the arm. That sounds great, except for the fact that my barber is a middle aged cuban guy who won't speak to me in English. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duchess Jack Posted May 9, 2007 Author Share Posted May 9, 2007 Car washing guys, maybe a few bucks. Good call. I always feel like I should tip these cats, but never do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 Car washing guys, maybe a few bucks. Good call. I always feel like I should tip these cats, but never do I'll give the guys that dry off and then detail my car $10 each - usually 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Holy Roller Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 does she do beards? I'll ask, lol. I won't let her shave me because I'm quivering too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxfactor Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 You sound like a joy to be around. You read my mind twiley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 From a bartenders point of view, I can tell you that I give EVERYBODY good service...It's just a matter of who gets that service first. And to be slightly cocky, I'm a dern good bartender, and if I didn't get tips I'd be doing something else and the customers would be served by some 20 year old that doesn't know what a martini is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perchoutofwater Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Car washing guys, maybe a few bucks. Good call. I always feel like I should tip these cats, but never do I forgot them. They usually get $3-$5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknrobn26 Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 I forgot them. They usually get $3-$5. I tip them $2. If they would use a clean freakin' rag on my windows inside, I'd give them a fin!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknrobn26 Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Had to bring this back for an opinion: I tipped the bell hop $6 (2 bags) to take them down stairs and another $6 to bring them to the cab. They seemed pleased, but when we got to the airport the taxi fare was $11.70. I gave the driver $15 and you'd think I spit in her hand. Not to mention she dropped us off 150' from the checkin. That's typical of what I usually give and I usually get a very happy "Thank You!" That's more than 25%! Wasn't that enough? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiefjay Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Do you get the boob upside the head when she washes your hair? I do. My wife or her boss (man) cuts my hair. Occasionally the shampoo girl washes my hair but not always. I miss the days of over paying for a haircut from a chick with a nice set of cans that were near my face for 20 minutes. :kickscan: My wife has nice cans but I can see those anytime. I did run into one of my ex hair cutters (female) at the bar one time many moons ago. Oh and RR, I think your tip was sufficient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BartenderWJT Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 From a bartenders point of view, I can tell you that I give EVERYBODY good service...It's just a matter of who gets that service first. And to be slightly cocky, I'm a dern good bartender, and if I didn't get tips I'd be doing something else and the customers would be served by some 20 year old that doesn't know what a martini is. Amen, my brother. As a fellow bartender I feel the same way about both points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muggsy Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Not making enough? Get another job then; I'm not accountable for your financial situation. Don't make enough to tip, don't go out to eat or drink then... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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