Article: Here's a tip: Don't criticize girlfriend over tipping

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 ...

Related newspaper, magazine, and journal articles:

 
 
Newsweek Harper's Magazine The Washington Post Chicago Tribune Crain's Chicago Business PRNewswire Pediatric News The Nation Advertising Age The Economist (US) A FREE trial gives you access to over 80 million articles! Access over 6,500 publications with a FREE trial!