Do you tip your bike mechanic?
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I tip bar tenders and waitress good, for the most part the rest it's their job.
I round off on some stuff here there. Dog groomers gets a $20. But no, it's there job. I can't help but think this is virtue signalling for some, make sure everyone sees you wearing a mask too.
My boss tips me, by paying the price we agreed apon.
I round off on some stuff here there. Dog groomers gets a $20. But no, it's there job. I can't help but think this is virtue signalling for some, make sure everyone sees you wearing a mask too.
My boss tips me, by paying the price we agreed apon.
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From: Sierra foothills
Not unless he went way above and beyond
But then again, I'm my own mechanic
I tip bartenders and waitresses/ waiters. I also tip the barber. I think I tip well
On the other hand, tip jars at register counters involving no additional service annoy me. So does the "suggested tip" when using a card. Like I can't do simple math.
But then again, I'm my own mechanic
I tip bartenders and waitresses/ waiters. I also tip the barber. I think I tip well
On the other hand, tip jars at register counters involving no additional service annoy me. So does the "suggested tip" when using a card. Like I can't do simple math.
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Tip? No.
I have given my Service Writer and Mechanic a lil Christmas gift or when they go above and beyond. They do something for me, I do something for them. I do not take my bike into service very often anymore as I do my own maintenance. But when I do, I know I am demanding and they know I expect a quick turn around. That service is rewarded when done well and fluently.
I have given my Service Writer and Mechanic a lil Christmas gift or when they go above and beyond. They do something for me, I do something for them. I do not take my bike into service very often anymore as I do my own maintenance. But when I do, I know I am demanding and they know I expect a quick turn around. That service is rewarded when done well and fluently.
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I always tip waitresses and hospitality workers.. even if the service is bad I tip 20%. I tip the lady who cuts my hair, no way I’m tipping some guy to jack everything up, charge through the nose and treat me with disrespect while Im there.
Last edited by Rains2much; Nov 4, 2022 at 07:23 AM.