I've been told in several different ways that I should tip the cable guy, the HVAC technician, the appliance repair person, and, most recently, the plumber.
Published: Oct. 17, 2024, 8:00 p.m.DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’ve always tipped restaurant servers, hairdressers, pizza delivery drivers and manicurists, of course, understanding that most of these positions do not pay very well and the person is likely living off tips more than salary.
In all of those circumstances, I paid the company in question a significant fee for the service, and the person they sent out was in a company vehicle, wearing a company uniform. I assume they are making a decent salary -- probably more than I make as an administrative assistant, in many cases. Do I need to explain that I can’t afford to tip them, especially when they are standing around after the job, making small talk, obviously waiting for something from me?
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