tipping

[GiggLeGasm]

Also, I try to follow this general rule for tipping, and was wondering if anyone else had the same thought process-

I tend to tip when someone's job involves them doing something I could have done myself. For example, when an electrician comes over, or the mechanic fixes my car, I don't tip. They are professionals who have a trade and make decent money doing it.

When the kid at Lowe's lifts that box into my truck, or someone delivers me food, or drives me to the airport, I tip them. I could have done all those things myself, I just didn't want to.

There are exceptions where this rule breaks down, such as tattoo artists/piercers/barbers, etc. These are things I can't do myself obviously and they all are skilled practitioners of their trade, yet they typically work as contractors within their business and often lack benefits/health care and whatnot provided by their employers, so it is good practice to take care of them as well.

I'd not thought of it that way, but I think I tip the same way with a few exceptions because neither my salon nor my grocery store allow their employees to receive tips. It's nice to have it articulated so I can explain it to my sons (who are quickly approaching the age where they will need to make these decisions)

 

[RunningJib]

Couple of bucks

how much does one customarily tip furniture delivery people? a new bed is being delivered tomorrow.

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delivered to a first floor room? Enough so that the lads can get themselves a "cold pop" on their way home.

Second floor bedroom? Enough for lunch

Especially true if the fellows unpacked the furniture and took the packing material away w/ them