amc80
Ideal_Rock
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I think tipping is out of control these days. There are tip jars everywhere, it's ridiculous. I am a generous tipper when it's appropriate (restaurants, valet, bell hop....that sort of thing).
My question is regarding my hairdresser. I used to go to a salon and I would always tip at least 20%. I now go to a lady who rents her spot. She sets her own rates and hours, and I assume is a sole proprietor who pays rent to the owner of the property. Do I still need to tip? If she charges me $75, I'm guessing it's because she feels that her work is worth $75. If she wanted an additional 15% (or whatever), couldn't she just charge more? Versus a salon where the rates are the same for everyone, and the hairdressers are employees getting paid by the salon.
Same thing with a babysitter. A friend recently asked me if I tip the baby sitter. No, because she sets her own rates. It's not like I'm paying a babysitter service who then pays her a cut.
Thoughts?
ETA- I did tip my hairdresser last time I went, but I wasn't sure if it was necessary and I thought it better to error on the side of not looking like a cheapskate.
My question is regarding my hairdresser. I used to go to a salon and I would always tip at least 20%. I now go to a lady who rents her spot. She sets her own rates and hours, and I assume is a sole proprietor who pays rent to the owner of the property. Do I still need to tip? If she charges me $75, I'm guessing it's because she feels that her work is worth $75. If she wanted an additional 15% (or whatever), couldn't she just charge more? Versus a salon where the rates are the same for everyone, and the hairdressers are employees getting paid by the salon.
Same thing with a babysitter. A friend recently asked me if I tip the baby sitter. No, because she sets her own rates. It's not like I'm paying a babysitter service who then pays her a cut.
Thoughts?
ETA- I did tip my hairdresser last time I went, but I wasn't sure if it was necessary and I thought it better to error on the side of not looking like a cheapskate.