[Girlcopper]

Originally Posted by jdulej

We tip the workers when they do a good job. We do not tip the actual contractors who are (IMHO) usually ripping off Villagers with their estimates.

And you hire themwhen you feel youre being ripped off??? :

[Professor]

No, they already charge plenty fort heir services in my opinion.

[rjn5656]

We do tip some of the workers who do work for us, depending on the project. Example, we moved last week, and we tipped the 3 workers who moved our furniture for a great job. But did not tip the owner.

[brenda massey]

absolutely, if the work is good

[Bob in Fishers]

Hell no

[Hackercraft]

I keep several bottles of water in the refrigerator and offer them to the workers.

[Linnberg]

Originally Posted by davem4616

we regularly tip the workers that we hire...we see it as another opportunity to give back to our local community...but it's not automatic...it's based upon their attitude and the quality of work

We tip all of the contractors also and amount is based the same as above. I never knew to do that but am proud hubby is so generous. He also leaves $5/day for the maid/housekeeper anytime we stay at hotel. Never knew to do that before either. In today’s times even more important.

[Mike Shebel]

We do show our appreciation to those workers who do a great job!!

For example, we had 2 extra large palms removed from our courtyard, and 9 men here with equipment, and they did not miss a beat, very professional and job well done. Besides paying a huge sum for removal, we paid all 9 workers a nice tip and provided lunch. They were so appreciative. Very respectful.

[tjboxer79]

Absolutely...and annual Christmas gifts to lawn guy and hiusecleaner

[JerseyGurl]

Yes I tip. The amount varies depending on the job the work being done and the workers. It’s my way of giving back to those in the community.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by rjn5656

We do tip some of the workers who do work for us, depending on the project. Example, we moved last week, and we tipped the 3 workers who moved our furniture for a great job. But did not tip the owner.

The two men who moved us in nine years ago charged way too little. They worked and helped and were stellar. We insisted they take much more than they asked for.

However we only "tip" these folks at Christmas;

Lawn people, Pool people, Trash people. We don't hire anyone to trim the bushes or clean the house.

Is this getting to be a battle as to who is the most decent human being? Money is power. If you don't spend it, you still have it, to keep yourself independent and to help others. Only God is interested in how you disperse it and only He knows what is in your heart.

I believe that tipping contractors is more geographic in origin than it is an ethical or Miss Manners issue. Midwesterners didn't tip the Vet when he came to castrate the bull calves.

[BumpaOompa]

We tipped the workers from the moving company when we moved in. We also leave a nice gift or money at holidays for workers who frequent our home such as housekeepers or landscapers. Other than that we do not tip. For a single job a quote is a quote and we have found them to be excessive in The Villages. If the boss is not paying their workers appropriately it is not my responsibility to cover. We do however provide beverages and snacks/food if they are at the house more than a few hours.

[Curtisbwp]

Originally Posted by jayerose

Do you tip those workers who come in and install carpet, paint or upgrade your bathroom, etc. etc.?

I always have cash and frame it as 'id like to buy you lunch'

[Garywt]

We never do. They are paid well and we have a contracted price. Not like they serve you in a restaurant or anything like that.

[Stu from NYC]

We will tip depending upon the circumstances but tipping has gotten out of hand.

When cashiers at restaurants have a tip jar, tipping has gotten a bit over the top,