Atlanta Cracker Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 You generally don't tip professionals. I mean, everyone likes cash so it's not an insult, or anything. But giving cash is a gesture without soul or meaning, other than the obvious economic gain. Funny you mention this as bartenders in Britain feel much this way. Luckily my wife had been before I went this past Summer and warned me but giving cash to a bartender there is much the insult. Buying them a beer on the other hand is considered a very noble gesture. Now, here in the good ole U S of A I think cash to the workers would be appreciated just fine though if you had planned ahead buying them a bottle of their favorite hooch would have been a much more sincere gesture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo mama Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Can I do your taxes? I'll even lick the envelopes. But I e-file. Will you lick my mouse when you hit "send?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonorator Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 If what you're trying to do is acknowledge someone's extra effort, it's more genuine if you put a little effort into how you make that acknowledgment. wow, i didn't know you were a chick ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo mama Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 wow, i didn't know you were a chick ... Don't F with my tipping etiquette, or I'll go Emily Postal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziachild007 Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 I dont think cash or the thought out gift is bad as long as they know that you truly do appreciate the job they did. I think letting them know that as you give them the tip is more important than what you actually give. But then again, I try to tip anyone who deserves it. Hell, I even gave the guy who did my last tattoo a tip. I wasn't sure what the proper thing to do was, so I figured better safe than sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknrobn26 Posted July 25, 2008 Author Share Posted July 25, 2008 I dont think cash or the thought out gift is bad as long as they know that you truly do appreciate the job they did. I think letting them know that as you give them the tip is more important than what you actually give. But then again, I try to tip anyone who deserves it. Hell, I even gave the guy who did my last tattoo a tip. I wasn't sure what the proper thing to do was, so I figured better safe than sorry. Well I gave them the double saw buck each! The guy looked me in the eye, shook my hand, and said Thank You very much! No regrets on doing what I did. Yo......I realize they are not serving me a dinner, but at least they got $20 to do what hey want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDFFFreak Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Of course it's not neccessary to tip them, but if they did a great job and helped you out in a jam, I see no problem with giving them something extra whether it's cash or a gift card. I think it's a nice gesture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziachild007 Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Well I gave them the double saw buck each! The guy looked me in the eye, shook my hand, and said Thank You very much! No regrets on doing what I did.Yo......I realize they are not serving me a dinner, but at least they got $20 to do what hey want. Nice gesture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo mama Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Yo......I realize they are not serving me a dinner, but at least they got $20 to do what hey want. Understood. I don't think you did anything wrong. Doing nothing was really the only mistake you could have made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polksalet Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Well I gave them the double saw buck each! The guy looked me in the eye, shook my hand, and said Thank You very much! No regrets on doing what I did.Yo......I realize they are not serving me a dinner, but at least they got $20 to do what hey want. You can't ever do too much good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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