whoa whoa where is this thread going?!?!! lol!
whoa whoa where is this thread going?!?!! lol!
I really take great pride in what people on the board have to say...with that being said...
I am an optimist. I am positive about this board and its ability to tackle the great challenges ahead. The last three plus years, I have learned so much, but I have learned, most of all, that the people of this board are a sincere and caring people, with the exception of a few of you bastards. They are also thoughtful and dead serious about the choices before them as they consider their posts. So, it is with an optimistic spirit that I have decided to continue with my god-given ability to post. I believe in the LBC people and their wisdom to make the right choice in the weeks and months ahead.
Thank you. God Bless you and God bless America.
Peace
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vat ish funny....![]()
its also OT...im onto you clowns......
Peace
Fav Animes (Come Watch)
Naruto Shippuden
Bleach
Soul Eater
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The Network
LBC Blog
BollywoodMashups.com
Exographix.com
Sorry bossman...back to the topic at hand....
Not knowing the proper tip or gratuity for a service can be very unsettling. The rest of your party might not know it, but inside you may feel highly stressed as you walk up to the coat check or curbside check-in. The challenge is not everyday situations, but when you are taken out of your normal environment.
Remember that tipping is discretionary. If you don't think tipping is necessary in a particular circumstance, then don't tip. This is a guide for people who are planning to tip and want to know the customary amount. If you think tipping in general is stupid, then don't tip. But don't complain that the minimum wage is too low. Don't complain that the only new jobs being created are low income. And don't send me an email rant about tipping. I won't even respond.
This is a guide. It is not implying a moral obligation to tip. That said, if you are using a service that is widely-known to be a tipped service, such as restaurants, bars, hair salons, valet parking, etc., then I believe there is a moral obligation to tip for good service. Here is why - a waiter at a restaurant provides you service with the expectation of being compensated a minimum of 15% for quality service. If you don't intend to tip, then you should tell the waiter up front so that he can decide whether or not to provide you the service.
* Maid - one week's pay. This is for maids in your employ whom you pay directly. If you use a service and never know who is coming out, don't tip at all.
* Gardener - $20-50.
* USPS Mail carrier - Non-cash gifts with value up to $20. This is for mail carriers that you know and see regularly. Read more below.
* UPS - Regular driver - $15.
* FedEx - Not allowed to accept cash gifts, but a gift up to $25 in value is permissible.
* Apartment building superintendent - $50-200. Tip less if you tip throughout the year.
* Apartment Doorman/concierge - $10-80 or more each, depending upon building. The fewer doormen the building has, the more you tip each one. Those who serve you more should get a bigger tip.
* Apartment building handyman - $15-40 each.
* Apartment building elevator operators - $15-40 each.
* Shampoo - $10
* Manicurist/pedicurist - $15 or more
* Hairdresser/stylist - $15 or more
* Massage therapist - $15 or more. Read more about tipping massage therapists at FrappyDoo! - Powered by vBulletin.
* Newspaper carrier - Daily - $25 - 50, weekend - $10
* Regular overnight delivery person - $10-30
* Teacher - $25-100. Give a gift certificate to a bookstore or office supply store. If you know the teacher's hobbies or interests, then a gift certificate would be nice from the local movie theater, hobby shop, mall, fine restaurant or day spa. Some teachers might feel uncomfortable receiving gifts around grade time. If you are unsure, ask your principal first.
* Coaches, tutors, ballet instructors, music teachers - A small gift from your child.
* Garbage collector(s) - $15-30 each. Nowadays, most garbage collectors are really truck drivers. The truck has an arm that does all the work. If this is your situation, there is no need to tip.
* Baby sitter - One night's pay, plus a small gift from your child.
* Full-time nanny - One week's to one month's pay based on tenure, plus a small gift from your child.
* Au pair - One week's pay, plus a small gift from your child.
* Day care service - $25-70, plus a small gift from your child.
* Parking attendants - $10-20 each
* Personal trainer - $60-100 upon reaching goal.
* Country Club - I believe in tipping at Christmas regardless of the club's tipping policy. I recommend a minimum of $50 for your waiters, locker-room personnel, front-desk employees, and golf professionals. For head waiters or special service, make it $100.
* Dog groomer - 1/4 - 1/2 cost of a session.
* Dog walker or sitter - 1-2 week's pay.
Some of the tips are a bit excessive I think...
lol I'm not hating anyone, it's a good guideline, but I can't say I follow it completely.....
ya actually all those tips are excessive..
funny story...last night bar bill was $65 even. i wrote 5 for tip, and made the total to $70....30 min later...the bartender gives me my receipt back, and said.."thats it!??" and i think 2 or 3 ppl heard her say that.
im like what the fuck!?...didnt wanna look cheap in front of work ppl, so i handed her a 5 dollar bill.
i think a 5 dollar tip is suffice...for 65 bux...what did the bartender really do? open up a few beer caps for me? fuck that.
how many beers did you buy?? it's supposed to be at least 2 per drink...