Holiday tipping: my barber

[+ Topseed]

My barber charges me $21 per session...shaving my head, razor shaving my neck, hot towel. I normally give him $25. In December I give him $40 cash.

[+ Topseed]

My barber charges me $21 per session...shaving my head, razor shaving my neck, hot towel. I normally give him $25. In December I give him $40 cash.

[thickornotatall]

I think it's nice to remember someone who performs a service that satisfies you..I was a hairdresser in Manhattan on W 57th St for years..My tips were beyond extraordinary...I put so much time and effort into my work..Standing up 8 or more hours a day..plus being cheerful..helpful is stressful..but rewarding..

My holiday tips were incredible..and I remember each and everyone of my clients..

Tip to your comfort...tip to show how pleased you are.

A Happy Holiday to all

 

Edited November 25, 2018 by thickornotatall

[thickornotatall]

I think it's nice to remember someone who performs a service that satisfies you..I was a hairdresser in Manhattan on W 57th St for years..My tips were beyond extraordinary...I put so much time and effort into my work..Standing up 8 or more hours a day..plus being cheerful..helpful is stressful..but rewarding..

My holiday tips were incredible..and I remember each and everyone of my clients..

Tip to your comfort...tip to show how pleased you are.

A Happy Holiday to all

 

Edited November 25, 2018 by thickornotatall

[gallahadesquire]

Ive had the same barber for > 20 years. He raised his rates from $7 to $10 several years ago he also has a senior rate.

 

He gets $10 plus $2-$3 per visit.

 

My cleaning lady gets a week’s worth extra pay for Christmas

[gallahadesquire]

Ive had the same barber for > 20 years. He raised his rates from $7 to $10 several years ago he also has a senior rate.

 

He gets $10 plus $2-$3 per visit.

 

My cleaning lady gets a week’s worth extra pay for Christmas

[+ Pensant]

I tip my barber 25% every time. He does pretty well. His shop is within a trendy men’s boutique, where I’m also a big customer. I give him a treat at Christmas. I also take my personal cross-fit trainer and partner out for a pricey dinner around Christmas. I believe in rewarding those who are part of making me look good for my age.

Edited November 26, 2018 by Pensant

[+ SundayZip]

I tip my barber 31.6% with each haircut ($19 rounded up to $25). I give nothing extra at Christmas.

[Rudynate]

I tip my barber 25% every time. He does pretty well. His shop is within a trendy men’s boutique, where I’m also a big customer. I give him a treat at Christmas. I also take my personal cross-fit trainer and partner out for a pricey dinner around Christmas. I believe is rewarding those who are part of making me look good for my age.

 

 

Don't diminish your accomplishment by adding the qualifier "for my age." There are all kinds of "looking good." If you look good, you look good.

[Rudynate]

In a way it sounds like you should decide whether you would like to give her a tip or a Xmas gift. The Xmas gift in my estimation might be a small amount bigger than your usual tip and that lets her know you were thinking of her. For instance it could be something based on something you have spoken about in the past, like movie or book gift certificates. Or maybe some kind of special teas or chocolates. Or even special hand lotions, etc. It's hard.

 

 

Choosing gifts for somebody you don't know very well is dicey. There's a very high risk of getting something they can't use or don't like. Cash is best. Gift cards are a good alternative.

[gallahadesquire]

Choosing gifts for somebody you don't know very well is dicey. There's a very high risk of getting something they can't use or don't like. Cash is best. Gift cards are a good alternative.

An escort told me his favorite gift was an unsolicited item from Amazon ... with a "gift receipt" (presumably so he can return it for cash). Skip the middle man; give him the cash.

[+ g56whiz]

I also make up tins of homemade cookies for the baristas at my favorite Sbux and for the staffs of each of my doctors. Amazing how they remember your name and needs.