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Judi W.
Citizen
Username: Judiwein
Post Number: 33
Registered: 7-2005
| | Posted on Monday, April 17, 2006 - 7:04 pm: | 
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I am thoroughly impressed with the roofing workmen who worked nonstop on our house today and want to tip each of them. Is it customary to hand money to each person (there must be at least 10) or to give it all to the foreman to hand out (I'm afraid he might keep it for himself). Also, what would be an appropriate tip?
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upondaroof
Citizen
Username: Upondaroof
Post Number: 623
Registered: 4-2003
| | Posted on Monday, April 17, 2006 - 7:18 pm: |
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"Also, what would be an appropriate tip?"
Why do people feel they have to tip for every service they get? Unless they did something out of the ordinary from roof installing, let it go at that.
Wait until you have fully experienced the fruits of their labor before you let fly with the tips. A leaky roof after tipping will just rub salt into the wound. |
Lydia
Supporter
Username: Lydial
Post Number: 1784
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, April 17, 2006 - 8:48 pm: |
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The workers are likely earning minimum or less - they deserve tips -- they're risking their lives (sometimes) to repair your roof. They're working paycheck to paycheck and the money you give them directly means you spend less time fretting about whether the union is honest or not.
I figure in an extra thou in tips for big jobs - it doesn't hurt so bad if you factor it in the beginning.
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Rick B
Citizen
Username: Ruck1977
Post Number: 1073
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 18, 2006 - 9:46 am: |
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"I figure in an extra thou in tips"
ROTFLMO! |
HOMMELL
Citizen
Username: Hommell
Post Number: 119
Registered: 11-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 18, 2006 - 11:55 am: |
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Lydia - What's a big job? |
ess
Citizen
Username: Ess
Post Number: 1763
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 18, 2006 - 12:58 pm: |
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A thousand dollars seems to be an awfully large tip, IMO. |
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