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Article: Here's a tip: Don't criticize girlfriend over tipping
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- Deseret News (Salt Lake City)
- Article date:
- May 13, 2009
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Dear Annie: I have a disagreement with my girlfriend. She tips
everyone. At her salon, she tips the shampoo girl, manicurist,
stylist, masseuse, facialist and sometimes the girl who brings her a
beverage. I say, since it's all being done at one place on the same
day, she only needs to tip once based on the final bill. She says
she should tip individually. And she always tips 20 percent at
restaurants, even if it's only a bite at a diner.
These tips add up. I work as a mechanic. I'd love to see a person
tip the person who changed the oil, the one who did an alignment,
tune up, etc. Who is correct?
-- John in N.Y.
Dear John: This is personal preference. It is permissible to tip
once on the ...