I'm in a car service on the way to the airport right now. I just realized I only have a twenty. The car service is paid for by an outside company. How do I tip the driver and do I even need to, or is that usually covered by the paying company?
posted by hooray
on May 15, 2013 -
8 answers
I usually over tip--22-25 percent. But I was confused about something that happened tonight. I went to a new bar, kind of a renovated dive, with a friend. We both ordered cocktails, I ordered a charchturie (sp) platter and he ordered a pizza. My food came right away, and both of our drinks came quickly. The bar was empty for our first drinks, but was filling up quickly. We ordered a second drink. The bar was filled with people that the bar tender seemed to know. The second drink came. No sign of pizza, it was more than an hour at this point. We remind the bartender, who is also the server twice. He finally says, five minutes, and five minutes later, the pizza comes. This would have been 90 minutes. No offer to comp the food, no apologies, but the food was really good, the drinks were strong, and I would like to go back...I tipped 4 on a 32 bill, after tax. They also split the bill in a weird manner. My friends kind of shy, so I took his lead, and didn't complain. How much should I have tipped? Should I have complained? Should I go back to complain? What's the protocol here?
posted by PinkMoose
on Apr 28, 2013 -
25 answers
I just hired a dog walker this week... and it just occurred to me today: am I supposed to be tipping? And if so, how? The weekly bill is $60; am I supposed to leave a couple of bucks a day, or could I leave $10 or $12 at the end of the week or something? Or is it more of a holiday bonus thing (in which case I feel kind of bad, because the holidays are a year away).
Some days, the owner of the business will walk my dog. Is it like a salon where you're not supposed to tip the owner, just employees?
Or am I totally over thinking this, and is dog walking not a tipping sort of service?
posted by Kriesa
on Jan 16, 2013 -
13 answers
My Super is wonderful. I want to give her cash for (what I consider) to be going out of her way but she actively refuses it. Suggestions, especially as we're in the midst of holidays of various flavors.
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posted by TravellingCari
on Dec 19, 2012 -
12 answers
Please help me become a better driver. Recently, I rear-ended a car while driving on a local road and it was raining at that time. This is a wake up call for me. I have to pay ~$2000 for car body repair and my insurance premium will go up. We are only lucky that nobody was hurt (my kids were in carseats and not harmed). I need tips on how to be a better driver.
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posted by akomom
on Nov 11, 2012 -
49 answers
I just had a significant amount of work ($80K) done on my house due to storm damage. My insurance is paying for all of the repairs, which were significant and required that I move out of the house for six months. I got very lucky and have an amazing contractor, who hired an equally amazing carpenter who turns out to be a perfectionist and has done impeccable work. Should I tip them or buy them something to say thank you?
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posted by waving
on Oct 23, 2012 -
8 answers
My girlfriend has a favorite poem that involves a cricket (or possibly grasshopper) and a bird. I believe the bird has a red belly. Can you help me find the poem (it may also be a short story). I realize I'm being vague- sorry!
posted by razzamatazm
on Sep 13, 2012 -
9 answers
What is the least awkward way of tipping someone when you're not actually paying for anything?
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posted by schmoo
on Jul 26, 2012 -
17 answers
I recently purchased a living social coupon for 3 sessions of laser hair removal but am unsure of tipping etiquette for the procedure? Is it customary to tip for laser hair removal – and if so, how much?
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posted by en el aire
on Jun 19, 2012 -
8 answers
Should I tip when I get take-out (and if so, how much)? How does the process work at the restaurant?
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posted by J. Wilson
on Mar 25, 2012 -
30 answers
So, a ticket to the taping of Smackdown in Newark today at the prudential center pretty much fell into my lap. I've been to a number of EVOLVE and other indy wrestling shows, but never a WWE taping. Can you give me any tips, etiquette, advice or anything I should know or keep in mind?
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posted by ShawnStruck
on Mar 20, 2012 -
2 answers
A few weeks ago I had a frustrating interaction with a waiter regarding a gift card. I am still bothered by what happened and would like some advice about it.
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posted by iLoveTheRain
on Jan 21, 2012 -
33 answers
How much to tip a driver in Mexico? Two of us are getting a transfer from the Cancun airport to a resort about an hour away. The fare, round trip, for both of us, is $140 ($70 each way). How much should I tip, for each segment (airport to resort and resort to airport)?
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posted by jayder
on Dec 13, 2011 -
5 answers
What tips/lifehacks can you think of for the upcoming parents. Don't care how small the tips are - just avoid the obvious ones.
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posted by filmgeek
on Nov 20, 2011 -
50 answers
How much should I tip a hairdresser for a men's haircut in the US? $5? $10? 10%? 25%? How much money signals that you are thrilled with the cut, rather than just okay with it? Thoughts from people who have worked in barber shops and salons would be most appreciated.
posted by mortaddams
on Sep 12, 2011 -
29 answers
First time massage.
It's a legit massage. I'm a guy, I wonder if I should get a guy or a girl to do it? Not sure which would be more awkward really. What is the norm for this sort of thing?
Also, what are the norms of tipping? I can barely tip functionally at restaurants without getting anxious. I don't even know where to begin with what to tip for a massage.
posted by Napierzaza
on Aug 19, 2011 -
26 answers
Where can I find this one MTV documentary about one hit-wonders aired in 1999?
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posted by defmute
on Jul 6, 2011 -
7 answers
After being nickel-and-dimed to death throughout the process of buying a home in NYC, I have learned from our real estate lawyer that we will be expected-but-not-required to
tip the Title Closer about $150 at the closing.
Really? I mean...
really? Homebuyers, what is your experience with this?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 29, 2011 -
49 answers
When a hairstylist offers a complimentary bang trim between haircuts, do you tip them for this? I would assume yes, but how much?
posted by angiewriter
on Feb 23, 2011 -
8 answers
Tipping: Someone sends a big pizza delivery ($100+) to a vendor for a holiday party, but forgets to add a tip when paying over the phone. The people receiving the pizza don't give a tip. The person who ordered the pizza eventually realizes that they forgot, but not until a couple of days later. Anything to do about it, or just let it go?
posted by epersonae
on Dec 23, 2010 -
22 answers
Have you ever purchased groceries online and had them delivered to your home? Did you tip the delivery person?
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posted by ShootTheMoon
on Jan 27, 2010 -
32 answers
WaiterFilter: Is it proper to have to tip out your bartender when he/she is also the owner of the restaurant?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 10, 2010 -
17 answers
What kind of holiday tip/gift should I give a server I see regularly (once a week) and regularly tip 30%?
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posted by MeetMegan
on Dec 11, 2009 -
10 answers
Newspaper delivery tipping etiquette? Are additional tips expected outside of the holiday season?
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posted by cadge
on Sep 27, 2009 -
11 answers
[TattooFilter] I'm (hopefully) getting a tattoo soon! But before I do, I have a few questions to ask regarding tipping, drawing, and weight.
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posted by firei
on May 1, 2009 -
14 answers
My phone (Nokia 6230i) has started giving me tips (which started tonight at 00:06 on the 01/01/09).
When I turn on my phone, enter my PIN number and once it's got past the obligatory Nokia splash screen it gives me this tip:
Tip Of The Day: Don't Eat Too Much! and here's the
photo for you (sorry for the rubbish quality).
Can some explain to me what the hell is going on?
posted by nam3d
on Dec 31, 2008 -
3 answers
We're coming near the end of a major kitchen remodel and we'd like to show our appreciation to the foreman/carpenter by "tipping" him at the end of the job. How much?
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posted by cooker girl
on Jan 25, 2008 -
18 answers
My friend is a server at a privately-owned restaurant, and she received a big tip from a patron ($40 on a $100 bill). However, it turns out days later that the card used was stolen, and now the restaurant owners have asked for her to return the tip money. Do they have any legal ground to do so?
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posted by Mach3avelli
on Jan 7, 2008 -
33 answers
lawfilter: is it legal in minnesota for credit card service fees to be deducted from a waitstaff's tip?
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posted by andywolf
on Jan 7, 2008 -
17 answers
How much should I tip (if at all) for a 10-minute massage after running in a race?
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posted by toaster
on Oct 20, 2007 -
9 answers
I'm working with real estate agents in three cities I am considering relocating to. I will only buy through one of them, obviously. Should I tip the other two?
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posted by Capri
on Sep 12, 2007 -
14 answers
