While a waiter might be obvious, not all situations are as clear-cut. There are generally two types of exterminators: those who do monthly maintenance visits, and those who treat a specific infestation. Wong said there's a clear tipping correlation between those who don't have infestations, and those who do.
Those with happier results are more inclined to tip. The worker who comes to your home to install your cable may work for the cable company directly, or might be an outside contractor. A tip for good service is often appreciated. Some large providers -- like Comcast -- have policies in place that prohibit workers from accepting tips. But that doesn't mean they won't.
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It's one of those situations where they mail the modem ahead and insist on an appointment for installation. Do I tip him? If so, how much? RbSX Diamond Member. Jan 18, 8, 1 I don't understand the American fascination for tipping on every god damned thing. Proprioceptive Golden Member. Feb 27, 1, 4 I don't care I just WON!!!!! If you do, how much? Tipping is a very old practice , but it remains a source of debate and confusion for many.
At a restaurant, you don't think twice about tipping the waitstaff. But you might ignore a tip jar on the counter at a deli. And the idea of giving the cable guy any extra money may seem ludicrous, but the fact is that it isn't unheard of. There are so many services where people aren't even paid minimum wage," says Debby Mayne, etiquette guide for the resource website About. There's a reason why you didn't go get that pizza yourself.
So when you find yourself face to face with one of the following service providers, handle your gratitude with grace by following these "tips. For a full-service, sit-down meal, 15 to 20 percent of the pretax bill is customary. At a buffet, leave a 10 percent tip. Just picking up a sandwich or a decaf latte from the counter? Tip at least 10 percent. Getting rid of pesky critters in your home will cost you. But the peace of mind may be worth slipping a little extra to the bug guy.
Mayne says exterminators generally don't expect tips. Stylists and barbers should be tipped a minimum of 15 to 20 percent of the service, and that tip can be split among others who assisted for example, the shampoo person and colorist.
Apply the same value to manicures, pedicures, massages and the like. Think the owner of the salon shouldn't be tipped? Turns out that's an old tradition. Owners today appreciate and will accept 15 to 20 percent.
Restaurant tipping guidelines: Restaurant wait staff: 15 to 20 percent of the pretax bill. Takeout: No tip is necessary when you pick up your own food. How much do you tip a plumber? Most of the time it isn't necessary to tip an electrician or plumber, Mayne says. How much do you tip appliance delivery guys? Check to make sure this isn't already on your bill, says Consumer Reports. Do you tip appliance delivery guys Costco?
Do you have to tip if there is a delivery charge? Since delivery fees rarely, if ever, go to drivers, they should not be considered part of your tip. Also, a minimum delivery fee is not the same as a tip. Are you supposed to tip Ashley furniture delivery guys? No, you do not need to tip them. What is a delivery fee?
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