FabSwingers.com forum: Tipping

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

So who tips here? who do you tip and why do you tip them? Do you do the annual "dustys and posties" at christmas or is that a thing of the past?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ooo god how can I answer this question without sounding bad

Yes I tip how much depends on how much it comes to

And it’s not just serton thing like restaurant or something

I tip shops even big chain stores and such

I hate loose change and don’t spend coins I put all my pounds in a jar till it’s full and then cash them at the bank

To make things easier I just tell shops and everything to just give me the pounds keep the change change

My local shop isn’t to bad if it’s under 40p they just give me the full pound

For instance if it’s like £18.5p they give me 2 pound change as they know the next day it could be £17.50 and they going to get 50p anyway

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

A couple of weeks ago I tipped my night bus driver £20. He was a bit reluctant to take it but there was a complete cunt of a passager who kept screaming on the bus and then started smoking . The driver stopped the bus and asked them to leave. When the passager refused the driver got a bit more proactive and got out of the cab to tell the man off and ensured that he exited the bus. The driver handled the passager swiftly and got back on the road. As a frequent night bus user I often see this behavior go unchallenged so I praised and tipped the driver. Yes he's just doing his job like most of us but quite a few industries get over looked when it comes to delivering good service.

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By *aucasian GhandiMan
over a year ago

from my dad's left nut (Warwick)

Sometimes I'll only give the tip

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Ooo god how can I answer this question without sounding bad

Yes I tip how much depends on how much it comes to

And it’s not just serton thing like restaurant or something

I tip shops even big chain stores and such

I hate loose change and don’t spend coins I put all my pounds in a jar till it’s full and then cash them at the bank

To make things easier I just tell shops and everything to just give me the pounds keep the change change

My local shop isn’t to bad if it’s under 40p they just give me the full pound

For instance if it’s like £18.5p they give me 2 pound change as they know the next day it could be £17.50 and they going to get 50p anyway "

I quite like that logic x

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By *ravelling_WilburyMan
over a year ago

Beverley

I don't really carry cash, so I tend to just tip when I'm eating out

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I tip most places that provide a service. Takeaways, restaurants, barbers, window cleaner, etc. if I don’t have enough to tip them I always square them up next time.

I did pizza deliveries when I first passed my driving test so I know the difference a couple of tips a day/night can make.

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By *TinyDelight-Woman
over a year ago

City Centre

When and where I can. I find it a bit harder now bank cards have taken over payments. I would prefer to directly give a cash tip for the service to the person I've been served by.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Ooo god how can I answer this question without sounding bad

Yes I tip how much depends on how much it comes to

And it’s not just serton thing like restaurant or something

I tip shops even big chain stores and such

I hate loose change and don’t spend coins I put all my pounds in a jar till it’s full and then cash them at the bank

To make things easier I just tell shops and everything to just give me the pounds keep the change change

My local shop isn’t to bad if it’s under 40p they just give me the full pound

For instance if it’s like £18.5p they give me 2 pound change as they know the next day it could be £17.50 and they going to get 50p anyway

I quite like that logic x "

It is a good way to save without realising it I been doing it for years the reason for the no change is I am still in the mid set off needing to bag and count it your self so made that easier not you just put it all in to a mishen and it counts it for you but I still just keep the habit up x

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Sometimes I'll only give the tip "

Sometimes that's enough

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By *aitonelMan
over a year ago

Travelling

Nope and never will in the UK.

I'll be polite and give credit and praise for a job well done, but their service is included within the price of the service I pay.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"When and where I can. I find it a bit harder now bank cards have taken over payments. I would prefer to directly give a cash tip for the service to the person I've been served by."

I'm not a fan of the "add a tip" option when I buy a drink at the pub with my card but I do offer bar staff drinks.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I tip the takeaway delivery drivers, that’s it.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I tip most places that provide a service. Takeaways, restaurants, barbers, window cleaner, etc. if I don’t have enough to tip them I always square them up next time.

I did pizza deliveries when I first passed my driving test so I know the difference a couple of tips a day/night can make."

Did you do well with the tips?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I don't really carry cash, so I tend to just tip when I'm eating out "

As we are heading into a cashless society this is quite common.

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By *arkus1812Man
over a year ago

Lifes departure lounge NN9 Northamptonshire East not West MidlandsMidlands

I will give tips to restaurant staff, Barbers, Taxi drivers, Grass cutter, Window cleaner. Delivery drivers who go the extra mile, alway cash.

I reward Posties and Refuse collectors at Christmas usually with Beer, Wine and or Chocolates.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I tip most places that provide a service. Takeaways, restaurants, barbers, window cleaner, etc. if I don’t have enough to tip them I always square them up next time.

I did pizza deliveries when I first passed my driving test so I know the difference a couple of tips a day/night can make.

Did you do well with the tips?

I was once tipped £19 for a £21 order. I assumed they’d gave me a two 20s by mistake and asked them if they were sure.

Strangely I found people who appeared to have more money tipped less than people who appeared to have a bit less.

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By *uckmonkeyMan
over a year ago

devon

"A couple of weeks ago I tipped my night bus driver £20. He was a bit reluctant to take it but there was a complete cunt of a passager who kept screaming on the bus and then started smoking . The driver stopped the bus and asked them to leave. When the passager refused the driver got a bit more proactive and got out of the cab to tell the man off and ensured that he exited the bus. The driver handled the passager swiftly and got back on the road. As a frequent night bus user I often see this behavior go unchallenged so I praised and tipped the driver. Yes he's just doing his job like most of us but quite a few industries get over looked when it comes to delivering good service. "

That is so thoughtful……..as a bus driver myself it is drilled into us not to exit the cab especially in cities and we can get in trouble for it…..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don’t mind tipping if I know that the tip is going to the person providing the service and not a communal tip pot or to the company.

Where I have the issue is with a service charge. Normally around 10%, yes you can decline it but that doesn’t sit well with me, I want to tip what I want and can afford based upon the service provided

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I tip most places that provide a service. Takeaways, restaurants, barbers, window cleaner, etc. if I don’t have enough to tip them I always square them up next time.

I did pizza deliveries when I first passed my driving test so I know the difference a couple of tips a day/night can make.

Did you do well with the tips?

I was once tipped £19 for a £21 order. I assumed they’d gave me a two 20s by mistake and asked them if they were sure.

Strangely I found people who appeared to have more money tipped less than people who appeared to have a bit less."

This is very much the case in my experience. Those people didn't get rich by giving their cash away.

I think those with less have worked jobs where they have been underpaid and under appreciated so "get it"

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By *uckmonkeyMan
over a year ago

devon

I personally hate the service charge and think it should be left up to me…..

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I don’t mind tipping if I know that the tip is going to the person providing the service and not a communal tip pot or to the company.

I am guilty of tipping on top of the service charge, especially if I've had really great service. My two local restaurants provide amazing service and value for money too.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I personally hate the service charge and think it should be left up to me….."

I would agree. Especially if the big bosses are getting a cut.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

That is so thoughtful……..as a bus driver myself it is drilled into us not to exit the cab especially in cities and we can get in trouble for it….."

My bus route can be a bit hairy on Friday and Saturday nights. I was thankful he intervened

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By *viatrixWoman
over a year ago

Redhill

Very much a tipper over here.

I will always, always tip at restaurants, unless the service is abysmal.

At hotels I give a small tip to housekeeping staff but I feel more comfortable carrying my own luggage so I rarely tip for that.

If I am out with people who don’t tip at a restaurant I will always tip and make sure I never go out with them again.

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By *urvySub87Woman
over a year ago

Near Wellingborough

I tip my dog groomer and hairdresser if I pay by cash. My dog costs £33 for the works so I just give her £35 and say don't worry about the odd.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Very much a tipper over here.

I will always, always tip at restaurants, unless the service is abysmal.

At hotels I give a small tip to housekeeping staff but I feel more comfortable carrying my own luggage so I rarely tip for that.

If I am out with people who don’t tip at a restaurant I will always tip and make sure I never go out with them again.

I'm a carrier of my own bags but I do.leave a tip for housekeeping when I leave hotels.

I once was on a date and tipped the cab driver a fiver and my date snatched it back and kept it!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We always tip 10% of the bill in restaurants (unless service was bad).

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By *ackdaw52Man
over a year ago

Chesterfield

If the service has been exceptional I try to.

I'm on minimum wage - I can't afford to splurge money on people just doing their basic job.

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By *ravelling_WilburyMan
over a year ago

Beverley

Totally forgot about the barbers, and I guess buying a drink for bar staff counts as well

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes same here, barbers get a tip too

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

I too the apprentice at the hair salon, in restaurants and housekeeping at hotels unless it's been poor service.

I never tip dustpersons or postpersons.

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By *uckmonkeyMan
over a year ago

devon

"Very much a tipper over here.

I will always, always tip at restaurants, unless the service is abysmal.

At hotels I give a small tip to housekeeping staff but I feel more comfortable carrying my own luggage so I rarely tip for that.

If I am out with people who don’t tip at a restaurant I will always tip and make sure I never go out with them again.

I'm a carrier of my own bags but I do.leave a tip for housekeeping when I leave hotels.

I once was on a date and tipped the cab driver a fiver and my date snatched it back and kept it!!! "

Now thats a keeper!!!

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By *UGGYBEAR2015Man
over a year ago

BRIDPORT

I very rarely tip.

It’s usually as a result of someone going outside of the scope of their job to either help me out make my experience better.

I don’t tip for people doing what they are supposed too.

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By *uckmonkeyMan
over a year ago

devon

"Yes same here, barbers get a tip too"

I always tip the barber with a rum & c0ke…..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If you don’t tip your barber I will assume you have a shit haircut.

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By *iscean_dreamMan
over a year ago

Llanelli

I usually tip if out for food or if go to barbers

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I too the apprentice at the hair salon, in restaurants and housekeeping at hotels unless it's been poor service.

I never tip dustpersons or postpersons."

My old man was a dustman so I did used to tip. Now I'm on a council estate and there always seems to be new people on the dust crew so I don't anymore. My postie is forever changing too.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Yes same here, barbers get a tip too

I always tip the barber with a rum & c0ke…..

Rum and Coke mmmmmmmmm

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I usually tip if out for food or if go to barbers "

I would assume most do. I tip my tattooist even though I pay my weight in diamonds for the tattoo.

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By *ndycoinsMan
over a year ago

Whaley Bridge,Nr Buxton,

"I personally hate the service charge and think it should be left up to me….."

Exactly.If somewhere assumes I want to tip by adding a service charge,or as some places are doing adding a "gratuity" I get it removed and leave what I think is appropriate not what someone else thinks I should leave.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I usually tip if out for food or if go to barbers

I would assume most do. I tip my tattooist even though I pay my weight in diamonds for the tattoo. "

I always do full day tattoos so I buy mine his dinner… or lunch if you’re one of those weirdos.

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By *vbride1963TV/TS
over a year ago

E.K . Glasgow

"I tip most places that provide a service. Takeaways, restaurants, barbers, window cleaner, etc. if I don’t have enough to tip them I always square them up next time.

I did pizza deliveries when I first passed my driving test so I know the difference a couple of tips a day/night can make.

Did you do well with the tips?

I was once tipped £19 for a £21 order. I assumed they’d gave me a two 20s by mistake and asked them if they were sure.

Strangely I found people who appeared to have more money tipped less than people who appeared to have a bit less.

This is very much the case in my experience. Those people didn't get rich by giving their cash away.

I think those with less have worked jobs where they have been underpaid and under appreciated so "get it"

Even found it regionally too the west of Scotland have given me more tips than the east .

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By *aucasian GhandiMan
over a year ago

from my dad's left nut (Warwick)

So, after making my usual flippant comment, I've decided I'm going to tip the barber, as he does a fantastic job

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By *uckmonkeyMan
over a year ago

devon

"Yes same here, barbers get a tip too

I always tip the barber with a rum & c0ke…..

Rum and Coke mmmmmmmmm"

I do actually cut my own hair so win win

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"So, after making my usual flippant comment, I've decided I'm going to tip the barber, as he does a fantastic job "

Always take care of the ones that take care of you. Especially if they do things the way you want it x

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