Tip Your Barber?

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III

97 bonneville/98 Z71
Do you guys tip? If so, how much? Say your barber charges $16.00. Would you give him an even $20.00?



I currently don't tip, but I'm wondering if I should start. If I don't, does that make me look bad?
 
Holy crap! Where are you guys getting your hair cut? Been watching too much Queer Eye For The straight Guy? LOL ;)



My barber charges $10 and I give him $12. It took me forever to find a barber I liked. This guy is an old school barber. Just a tiny place with 2 chairs.
 
I used to go to the barber, but now I just cut my own hair. It takes a little longer and took a while to learn how to properly shave to a "high and tight", but after about a year of cutting it and experimenting, I have it down to a science. It's really not that difficult, and I save myself the $22.00 a month that I was paying, plus now I actually touch it up every week.
 
In answer to the OP, yes, tip your barber. For $!6 I'd give $19 or $20.

I also pay $10 and leave $12.00.

Does it make you look bad if you don't tip?

Yes.
 
Looks like I should tip then. I came across this on the net:



"The difference between a regular job and the jobs that require tips is that they are service jobs, and they are called service jobs because they are serving you. They personally and intimately effect you."



So, here's another question: Where do we draw the line? I have no problem deserving good behavior/work with a tip, however, I'm not going to be throwing my money around all day long tipping every one I see. What about my auto mechanic, my dry cleaner, my daughter's piano teacher, my mail carrier, my plumber, etc.. In a way you could say these all are serving me, but should I tip them? Call me stingy, but I'd say no. Well, 2nd that, I would tip the paino teacher. We just started with this person 3 weeks ago. I'd tip this person because they're doing it dirt cheap, and it's a one on one thing, you know?
 
Mine charges 30, I give her 40. Been doing it for years.



It doesn't hurt that she's a beautiful Vietnamese girl and will massage my head for 15-20 minutes while she's washing my hair. Feels amazing.



I always figure it's better than a lap dance, costs less, and I can tell my wife without getting in trouble.
 
III said:
Looks like I should tip then. I came across this on the net:



"The difference between a regular job and the jobs that require tips is that they are service jobs, and they are called service jobs because they are serving you. They personally and intimately effect you."



So, here's another question: Where do we draw the line? I have no problem deserving good behavior/work with a tip, however, I'm not going to be throwing my money around all day long tipping every one I see. What about my auto mechanic, my dry cleaner, my daughter's piano teacher, my mail carrier, my plumber, etc.. In a way you could say these all are serving me, but should I tip them? Call me stingy, but I'd say no. Well, 2nd that, I would tip the paino teacher. We just started with this person 3 weeks ago. I'd tip this person because they're doing it dirt cheap, and it's a one on one thing, you know?
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Not to mention your barber is probably all cash and probably only claims 1/2 of their income at tax season. LOL
 
Back when I went to the barber shop I tipped $3 for a $7 haircut. Now that I'm going to a salon the whole thing is a good bit pricier and my tip isn't quite as generous %-wise.
 
I recently started going to an old-school barber that has been in the same tiny facility for over 60 years in downtown Brownsburg, where I live. I love the old time atmosphere there and it's still a family owned business. They charge $15 for my cut, but I give them $20 and they do a great job.
 
He charges $12 and I tip $8. He's not the best around (B+) but the wait is short.

I'm in and out in 10-15 minutes usually...
 
Just think about this... many pay their barber $20-$30 including tip for about 10 to 15 minutes work (assuming no shampoo) yet most people balk *(not worth it) at spending $30 to 50 to get a good basic car detail (wash/vac/glass clean) that may take an hour.



It just shows how the value of money varies. One is considered a NEED and another a WANT.
 
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