[Shimpy]

Originally Posted by Russ_Boston

Just curious - since none of the people mentioned get tip wages (i.e. less than standard minimum wage like a food server) why would they get a tip?

Should you tip your cashier at Publix? Should you tip the receptionist at your doctor's office?

Better yet - should you tip your wonderful RN at The Villages Hospital Medical floor day shift:

Don't get me wrong - if you've got the cash to tip - tip away! But where does it end?

I agree. I once went into a supermarket and they had a tip jar at the meat counter. Also several pizza places have a tip jar where you pick up a pizza which you called in for.

[CraigAC]

Originally Posted by ilovetv

I'm all for tipping if the workers (like restaurant servers) are getting state tipped minimum wage of $4.77 per hour. (see http://www.floridajobs.org/minimumwa...ement_2013.pdf )

If it's an owner/operator doing the yard work etc., I assume his fees charged us are enough to pay himself well.

I wish somebody would clarify once and for all what size tip (if any) should be given to a beauty salon owner or manager who does my hair. I tip employee stylists, but when it's the owner/manager doing my hair and charging over $100 for color, cut, and styling, I cannot see tipping them (but I do to be on the safe side). I wonder every time about this.

Good idea to tip your hair stylist. I've seen a few Villagers with blue hair and always wondered if that was a result of someone forgetting to tip on their last visit.

[JSR22]

I received the yearly bill for $60 for the Sun. There is a line to add a tip. Is $1.00 a week ($52) a decent amount? The Delivery is so reliable I want to make sure I am doing the right thing.

[Russ_Boston]

Originally Posted by JSR22

I received the yearly bill for $60 for the Sun. There is a line to add a tip. Is $1.00 a week ($52) a decent amount? The Delivery is so reliable I want to make sure I am doing the right thing.

As a former paper boy forever - yes $1 a week seems right.

[justjim]

I was a paper boy---never got a tip that big but more power to the paper boys/girls! My general rule is 20% ---maybe because it's easy to figure.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by ilovetv

I wish somebody would clarify once and for all what size tip (if any) should be given to a beauty salon owner or manager who does my hair. .. I wonder every time about this.

I always thought the amount of tip depends on how pleasant and co-operative the beautician was, and how happy you are with the final result.

[CFrance]

We tip the garbage collectors at Christmas by leaving a case of beer on top of the can. Maybe since there are no cans in TV we should camoflage it in a garbage bag. We tip the mailman. he goes out of the way for us.

I tip the hairdresser 25% (I've read that is the correct percentage) and give $5 to the person who washes my hair. No Christmas tip because it seems like a lot of $ every month.

I tipped the UPS guy in MI because he was there so much, and always left treats for the dog. Lots of times I would come home to find the dog parked at the glass front door, staring at the package on the porch with a treat on top of it.

[Suzi]

I have been told the postal workers cannot accept $$$. In MIchigan I give my mail person vouchers for car washes he can enjoy anytime he decides. My hairdresser always gets a NICE gift (something I know she would love but not buy for herself). Nail tech gets a Starbucks gift card. I never tip the garbage persons. Small tip to the paper person. I have a young college student that works at the gas station who will always fill up my tank. Always give him (and his predecessors) an envelope....kids are freezing and I don't have to....besides they can use the $$$for a gift for their mom !

[redwitch]

Originally Posted by Suzi

I have been told the postal workers cannot accept $$$. In MIchigan I give my mail person vouchers for car washes he can enjoy anytime he decides.

Federal employees cannot receive tips or gifts. However, the folks that work in the mail drops for each village here are not federal employees. They bid for the jobs and are considered independent agents/self-employed and, thus, receive no benefits, no overtime, no perks of being a government employee. It ain't just the private sector that finds ways to short-change employees.

[PaPaLarry]

Originally Posted by redwitch

Federal employees cannot receive tips or gifts. However, the folks that work in the mail drops for each village here are not federal employees. They bid for the jobs and are considered independent agents/self-employed and, thus, receive no benefits, no overtime, no perks of being a government employee. It ain't just the private sector that finds ways to short-change employees.

I always tipped my Letter Carrier, regardless if he's a Federal Worker. Prompt and reliable service means a lot to me, plus he always left packages with neighbor if I wasn't home. Now, here in The Villages, I tip my Mail delivery person at Christmas. They hold your mail for you, when you go away for a few days or so. I even get their cell phone number, in case I need to call them in an emergency.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by PaPaLarry

I always tipped my Letter Carrier, regardless if he's a Federal Worker. Prompt and reliable service means a lot to me, plus he always left packages with neighbor if I wasn't home. Now, here in The Villages, I tip my Mail delivery person at Christmas. They hold your mail for you, when you go away for a few days or so. I even get their cell (Acase I need to call them in an emergency.

It is always nice to remember your postal worker, even if it's illegal. We send gift cards to their home address. Who's to say where it came from or why? Our mail carrier in MI was a gem. Never failed to properly forward mail, brought treats for the dog, caught any errors we made in the forwarding process, and even helped post posters for a neighbor's runaway dog. And found him! When she retired, we threw a big "route" party for her.

Our postman here does much the same.I know his address too.