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Old 03-27-2009, 02:05 AM
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just a silly question...when you guys bring your z for servicing or any aftermarket upgrades add on and after everything is done, do you tip? Where i am brought up from, you're suppose to tip from anywhere between %10-%15 of the final bill for any service especially restaurants...so what about servicing your baby??
Old 03-27-2009, 02:07 AM
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well where im from you only tip well if the person deserves it...my .02
Old 03-27-2009, 02:41 AM
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No tip for service work. They over charge anyway. Also, no tip for starbucks or any of those other places that have tip jars out. You don't get a tip for pouring coffee or making a sandwich. That's what a HS diploma buys you.

I tip people who come to my home to do work...
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My tip to you is, not to tip everytime someone provides a service... However, it does depend on the circumstances... A haircut, a waiter/waitress, valet etc... Yes. Someone performing work on my ride where a bill is involved, no. Situation dictates.
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Originally Posted by _STEVEO_01
A haircut, a waiter/waitress, valet etc... Yes.
I agree with you...A tip is recognition and reward for a personal service.
Old 03-27-2009, 03:24 AM
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No. Returning for other services is better than a tip.

The only time I tip is at Jiffy Lube. $5. The technician remembers me the next time, and keeps my car clean.
Old 03-27-2009, 03:24 AM
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No tip, the mark-up on the parts that you pay for is more then enough
Old 03-27-2009, 04:11 AM
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Originally Posted by SSZVirginia
No tip for service work. They over charge anyway. Also, no tip for starbucks or any of those other places that have tip jars out. You don't get a tip for pouring coffee or making a sandwich. That's what a HS diploma buys you.

I tip people who come to my home to do work...
Even the guy from your oil company who comes to service your oil burner? (Just posing a situation.)
Old 03-27-2009, 04:39 AM
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Why in the world would you tip with that kinda thing? They are sure to charge enough labor cost to make enough money.
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I only tip when it comes to one-on-one personal service. Waiters, bar tender who hooks you up, hair stylist, ect. I also tip the guy at Discount Tires, who fixes my flats for free. I tip ahead of time as often as possible, so you can recieve good service when it counts...
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i worked in the service industry for 10 yr.(bussed, waited, tended bar, and managed) so i tip my servers/bartenders between 20-35% now..bad service=20% and everything else=25% or more
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Originally Posted by soleil
i worked in the service industry for 10 yr.(bussed, waited, tended bar, and managed) so i tip my servers/bartenders between 20-35% now..bad service=20% and everything else=25% or more
I usually approach bar tenders early in the evening, before the place gets packed. I solicited to take care of them, if they promise to look out for me when the bar gets packed. I tell them exactly what I'll be ordering all night, so they only have to seen me nod. Then i slip them a $15-20. Works like a charm.

Waiters, if it's a special ocassion, I make it a point to decreetly shake their hand and slip them a neatly folded amount of money, depending on what I believe dinner will cost. Sometimes, I'll approach them on the way to the bathroom and let them know we are having a special evening and ask if they can take care of us, then slip them a nice advance tip during our hand shake...
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Originally Posted by vo7848
I usually approach bar tenders early in the evening, before the place gets packed. I solicited to take care of them, if they promise to look out for me when the bar gets packed. I tell them exactly what I'll be ordering all night, so they only have to seen me nod. Then i slip them a $15-20. Works like a charm.

Waiters, if it's a special ocassion, I make it a point to decreetly shake their hand and slip them a neatly folded amount of money, depending on what I believe dinner will cost. Sometimes, I'll approach them on the way to the bathroom and let them know we are having a special evening and ask if they can take care of us, then slip them a nice advance tip during our hand shake...
I tried that, but she slapped my face. I was trying to slip my tip in her hand, but she didn't enjoy it. What tip did you give to your waitress?
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Originally Posted by RedLine 350z
I tried that, but she slapped my face. I was trying to slip my tip in her hand, but she didn't enjoy it. What tip did you give to your waitress?
Dirty boy...
Old 03-27-2009, 08:22 AM
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hell no!
my tip is in the form of coming back to get additional service if they dont F**k up
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Originally Posted by vo7848
I usually approach bar tenders early in the evening, before the place gets packed. I solicited to take care of them, if they promise to look out for me when the bar gets packed. I tell them exactly what I'll be ordering all night, so they only have to seen me nod. Then i slip them a $15-20. Works like a charm.

Waiters, if it's a special ocassion, I make it a point to decreetly shake their hand and slip them a neatly folded amount of money, depending on what I believe dinner will cost. Sometimes, I'll approach them on the way to the bathroom and let them know we are having a special evening and ask if they can take care of us, then slip them a nice advance tip during our hand shake...
OG move. Learned the same moves from pops.
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Originally Posted by RedLine 350z
I tried that, but she slapped my face. I was trying to slip my tip in her hand, but she didn't enjoy it. What tip did you give to your waitress?

I had to read it twice to get it lol
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I install upgrades myself, and I tip myself with a pat on the back.

Besides, if it's at a dealership... the tip is already calucated in with the cost.
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Originally Posted by soleil
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