Should I tip my plumber?

Contractors (electricians, plumbers, etc.)
Most of the time it isn't necessary to tip an electrician or plumber, Mayne says. "However, if they do anything extra or spend more time than expected, a tip is always appreciated, with the minimum being $20."
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Do you tip a plumber Reddit?

Generally a plumber would make a living wage that doesn't rely on tips to survive, which is what I think most tipping culture is about. But every so often people will slide you a few bucks and say grab a coffee or lunch is on me or whatever. I always appreciated it very much, but it's not necessary.
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What is an appropriate tip for a handyman?

Here are Smith's guidelines: Don't tip skilled craftsmen or technical specialists, such as plumbers, electricians, painters, alarm service technicians, handymen, piano tuners, or appliance repair people. “That's like trying to tip a doctor or a teacher,” Smith says.
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How much should you tip a repairman?

You may find yourself wondering which contractors to tip and how much to tip them. The short answer is that tipping tradesmen such as appliance technicians is unnecessary and if you choose to tip, your tip should reflect the quality of service you received.
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When should you not tip?

Generally, you should not tip your waiter only when your are extremely unhappy with the service. Though the standard is to tip 15% of the total bill for good service at lunch and 20% of the total bill for good service at dinner, these are highly subjective.
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Should I tip my maintenance man?

It's not necessary to tip maintenance staff every time they tighten a bulb or unclog a drain. It is, however, appropriate to give a little extra ($10 to $25) when there's a challenging and/or messy repair or otherwise inconvenient house call, like when you lose your keys and need to get in late at night.
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Do people tip tradesmen?

Research by Heat Insulation Ltd suggests that 51 per cent of homeowners regularly tip tradespeople. The people who are most likely to tip tradespeople are those aged between 45-64 and the least likely are 18-29-year olds, which on face-value may simply be down to disposable income.
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Do you tip a self employed handyman?

If you hire a local handyperson at $100 per hour for a single job, then no, you don't need to tip them. However, if you've got a regular handyperson who visits you regularly to tackle odd jobs around your property, then a tip is reasonable.
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Should you tip workers at your house?

Tipping is not expected by general contractors and their crews who pop the top of your home or remodel your kitchen. The Angie's List survey says that remodeling companies expect a tip only 6% of the time, though 18% receive tips for top-notch service.
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Who do you tip and not tip?

You should tip restaurant workers for all orders, including takeout and delivery. Tip in high-end as well as casual restaurants. In-person restaurant: Tip your waiter or waitress if you dine in but also tip anyone who assists you in getting your food, as waitstaff often do many jobs now.
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Do you tip the owner of a cleaning service?

For a cash tip, a good rule of thumb is 15-20% of the total cleaning service cost. This is a good standard to use for tipping on all routine cleaning services. But tipping can also show cleaners that you appreciate their cleaning services and them as a cleaner.
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How do you tip a hairdresser?

Remember the golden rule: "You should tip 20 percent on the entire service cost, not per individual," says Schweitzer. So if your haircut and blow-dry cost $40 total, and your color was $60, your total service cost comes to $100. That means you should tip $20 divided between the colorist and stylist.
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What is a good tip for a plumber?

Some General Tips on Tipping Plumbers

Generally aim for an amount between 10% to 20% of the quoted invoice. Factor in additional expenses or extra time that the plumber has spent helping you, especially if he did anything extra that he wasn't required to do.
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Do you tip the Roto Rooter guy?

In general, plumbers do not expect tips.

They don't need to rely on tips from clients to supplement their income. Recognizing that the cost of plumbing services is already high, and to prevent employees from demanding tips, some companies institute policies or rules that forbid their employees from receiving tips.
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Should you tip an appliance delivery person?

Consider tipping $10 - $20 for appliance deliveries. If the delivery driver is permitted to accept a tip and service was favorable or they had to go above and beyond (i.e. carry a washing machine down a flight of stairs), a tip is appreciated.
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Do you tip a self employed plumber?

Do Plumbers Get Tips? If the plumber is self employed, or is a full blown general contractor, he (or she) as well probably does not expect to get tipped at the end of the job. The price given whether at the beginning or end of the job factors in their materials/labor.
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Should I tip the kitchen installer?

An average tip for kitchen fitters and contractors is less than 20% of the cost of the service, but no less than $20 total. While many contractors don't expect tips for their service, people who are pleased typically do consider tipping.
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Should I tip my electrician?

Contractors (electricians, plumbers, etc.)

Most of the time it isn't necessary to tip an electrician or plumber, Mayne says. "However, if they do anything extra or spend more time than expected, a tip is always appreciated, with the minimum being $20."
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Is it normal to tip builders?

Reputable builders do not solicit or 'suggest' to clients tips.
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What do you tip Super at Christmas?

What to Tip
  • Super, resident manager: $75 to $175 on average.
  • Doorman and/or concierge : $25 to $150 on average.
  • Porter, handyman and maintenance staff: $20 to $30 on average.
  • Garage attendant: $25 to $75 on average.
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How much do you tip your staff for Christmas?

Here's a basic guideline: Super, resident manager: $75-$175 on average (broad range: $50-$500) Doorman and/or concierge: $25-$150 on average (broad range: $10-$1,000) Porters, handyman, and maintenance staff: $20-$30 on average (broad range: $10-$75)
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How much do you tip your garage attendant at Christmas?

Garage attendant: $25-$75 on average (broad range $15-$100)
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What happens if you dont leave a tip?

Legally it's voluntary but if you slink out of a restaurant without leaving a gratuity of between 15 and 25 per cent, you're likely to be chased by a waiter demanding to know why. To help you avoid tipping anxiety (and disgruntled waitstaff), we explain how to tip in the United States.
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Is it rude to not tip for takeout?

What the etiquette expert says: Just like at coffee shops, tipping on takeout orders is optional, says Orr. “There isn't an expectation that you tip since you haven't [received service].” If you're paying with cash, you can always round up or leave some change as a gesture of good will, but that's totally your call.
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