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jah213@gmail.com
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 Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2006 1:43 pm Post subject: Tipping tradespeople? |
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Yesterday I had some work done at my house that was essentially a redo
of a service that was done poorly a month ago. I had the same service
performed last year, by a different company. Last year and yesterday,
the servicemen implied that a tip was warranted (the one from last
month couldn't get out of here fast enough; thus, the redo). Last
year, the guy performed an extra service and I got the impression that
the "tip" was a way for him to keep it under the table. Yesterday, I
was told there would be no charge for the service, since it was a redo,
but the guy said I should "feel free to offer a tip if you want to."
In both cases, I actually did think the service was worth a little
something extra, but it struck me as kind of an odd practice. Do you
think this is usual?
Jo Ann |
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JoeSpareBedroom
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| Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2006 1:43 pm Post subject: Re: Tipping tradespeople? |
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<jah213@gmail.com> wrote in message
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| Quote: | Yesterday I had some work done at my house that was essentially a redo
of a service that was done poorly a month ago. I had the same service
performed last year, by a different company. Last year and yesterday,
the servicemen implied that a tip was warranted (the one from last
month couldn't get out of here fast enough; thus, the redo). Last
year, the guy performed an extra service and I got the impression that
the "tip" was a way for him to keep it under the table. Yesterday, I
was told there would be no charge for the service, since it was a redo,
but the guy said I should "feel free to offer a tip if you want to."
In both cases, I actually did think the service was worth a little
something extra, but it struck me as kind of an odd practice. Do you
think this is usual?
Jo Ann
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It would help to know exactly what the work was. But even so, it's pretty
tactless, and it puts you in an awkward situation. Maybe, along with the
monetary tip, you should tell him to find a job with a company that pays
better.
The flip side: My experiences with my auto mechanic range from amazing to "I
must be dreaming". I tried to tip him once, after he discovered something
dangerous about a repair done by the car dealer. He said "I appreciate the
gesture, but I make good money here". I sent him flowers. He still laughs
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Jim Redelfs
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| Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2006 1:28 pm Post subject: Re: Tipping tradespeople? |
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In article <1162386010.139285.106100@k70g2000cwa.googlegroups.com>,
"jah213@gmail.com" <jah213@gmail.com> wrote:
| Quote: | the guy said I should "feel free to offer a tip if you want to."
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I find that to be in EXTREMELY poor taste. :(
| Quote: | Do you think this is usual?
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I believe that leaving/presenting a CA$H tip lies mostly in the domain of wait
staff in food service and barbers and hairstylists.
After >25-years performing in-house technical work (telco repair/install), I
can count on one hand the number of cash tips I have accepted. I have been
OFFERED same many more times.
Generally, when offered, I politely decline saying it isn't allowed by my
employer and, despite a certain disagreement from the union, that I am well
paid.
On those extremely few occasions where I accepted, it was despite my
protestations and the customer was quite adamant.
More than a cash tip, it is an ego trip when my boss informs me that a
customer called in to compliment me and my work.
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JR |
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