I didn't tip the last time an alarm tech came. It was during one of our small winter storms and he had to shovel our deck to get to the basement, then our dog kept barking at him and trying to scare him, plus it was freezing outside and he spent some of the time re-routing some wires outside. They sent us a letter of thanks and said that a positive reference letter was put in the tech's file. I wound up tipping him actually my DH did. We felt like it was the right thing to do.
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Treat the guys you use regularly good and they will remember. When i was single I frequented a local eatery and gave the wait staff good tips. I got excellent service and never had to pay for anything extra and often got better qaulity food than was served at the restaurant. I learned a valuable lesson on tipping service folks from the waitress'.
Joined Apr 29, Messages 5, Location Toronto. Click to expand They all get drinks and lunch if around, when they are done and they clean up well and are courteous then tip is in order, but I no way feel obligated.
I have a neighbor that is the most generous I've ever seen with tips! He'll tell them: "Okay now, what you need to do is.. CTDan Member. Joined Aug 26, Messages My installer lost his tip home brew when he decided to smoke in my garage.
I have a 6 week old baby that does not need to be exposed to second hand smoke. When I was rewiring old houses, it always seemed that the people with the less, always were willing to be the more generous with us. Not only the little stuff And the people with money, it just seemed they wouldn't offer you a glass of warm water after you crawled down from out of their attic in the middle of July. Tipped autoshop techs before It was hot outside and he appreciated it.
GTO Well-known member. I don't tip the owner of the business if he's the one doing the work. Joined Sep 2, Messages 1, Now you're talking, fresh fish is like gold to me. One guy did the whole job. Painting that weathered door next weekend. Here's my tip: Don't wear a wool sweater in the rain.. Joined Apr 13, Messages 1, Joined Nov 14, Messages 5, Location the champagne of people. Anytime I hire work done which is pretty rare I always have some sodas and water available for the crew and as soon as they start work I will usually pull the lead guy aside and mention that they can expect a good tip and or some beer, if I'm satisfied with the work.
Joined Feb 16, Messages These workers sometimes don't get respect, so have a soft spot if they take pride in their work and have a good attitude. Post Reply 1 of 1. Last 1. You must be a subscriber to. Joined: Jan 4, Posts: 7, User Profile Private Message. How long do you want to ignore this user? Reply Quote 0. Joined: Jun 12, Posts: 12, If he's sleeping.
It's funny. Joined: Oct 31, Posts: 23, Just the tip Amirite?
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