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How Much to Tip?

May 3rd, 2013 at 08:49 pm

I suspect we've had this discussion before but I'm still not quite sure how much to tip my haircutter. I do about 10 percent, but the receptionist looked at me a little oddly today, and I wonder if I'm way under?


It's super cold and rainy here, so I spent 45 minutes in my closet. How's that for a defensive strategy? Actually, I was busy decluttering and left for the hairdresser with a towering bag. Yep, I still had the sweater I wore when DH made his first trip to the US 14 years ago. And many other similar treasures. A big bag went to the charity shop already, so I am pleased. I did stop at the library where I left with a similar tower of books, but at least they won't be permanent residents in my house. I've been reading _City of Women_ about Berlin during WWII. Some of it is very good, but the overabundance of steamy scenes read more like male fantasy than reality. But the good writing is very good.

I also hauled home five Helen Mirren films and shows from the library. I didn't realize I was on a Helen Mirren tear until the third one, then I just stuck with the theme.

A few groceries for the weekend including half price chickens and steak at Fresh Market and I'm ready for more decluttering and some reward reading.

Posted in Junk and more junk, Food, glorious food | 10 Comments »

10 Responses to “How Much to Tip?”

  1. ceejay74 Says:
    May 3rd, 2013 at 09:14 pm 1367612062
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    Found a handy chart on CNN: http://money.cnn.com/pf/features/lists/tipping/
    Looks like 15% is the standard now. (I wouldn't know; our barber is also a family friend and charges way too little, so we tip about 30% to bring the price up to a reasonable amount!)

  2. CB in the City Says:
    May 3rd, 2013 at 09:27 pm 1367612846
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    I tip 20% but I get cheap haircuts.

  3. snafu Says:
    May 3rd, 2013 at 09:51 pm 1367614298
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    Kudos for getting through a de-clutter session and dropping off items no longer worn to a charity shop to bless others who will wear and enjoy your generosity.

  4. laura Says:
    May 3rd, 2013 at 10:56 pm 1367618190
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    Prime Suspect: My favorite HM works.

    Enjoy!

  5. PNW Mom Says:
    May 4th, 2013 at 12:58 am 1367625486
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    I tip my hairdresser 15%

  6. LuckyRobin Says:
    May 4th, 2013 at 03:30 am 1367634656
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    My hair cut costs $32.50. I usually pay with two twenties and have the stylist keep the change if I like the cut. I don't tip if I don't like the cut, but since my style is very simple I usually do. I only get my hair cut once or twice a year though. Lately once. If I do anything like a color I'll tip 20%, but I haven't colored my hair (even myself) in a couple of years. My hair is so long now it would take forever.

  7. rob62521 Says:
    May 4th, 2013 at 03:31 am 1367634667
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    I tip 20% because the gal cuts my hair reasonably.

  8. jewels3 Says:
    May 4th, 2013 at 03:31 am 1367634714
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    I tip $5 for a $15 haircut. So over 30% I guess. I feel too cheap giving anything less. (Not making a statement here, just my own personal feelings)

  9. M E 2 Says:
    May 4th, 2013 at 03:56 am 1367636169
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    I pay $13-16 for a haircut. I leave $3 as a tip. Unless it's close to Christmas, then I will leave $5.


  10. My English Castle Says:
    May 4th, 2013 at 05:36 am 1367642166
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    Will go back with more tomorrow. When the receptionist asked the amount, I forgot I had highlights today. I like her and don't want to undertip!

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