Originally Posted by
imnotalawyer
I suspect the "appreciation" argument quickly fizzles out when you ask those folks if they tip their CPAs, lawyers, etc...
I think not. Money is not the only way to express appreciation. A tip is appropriate in some contexts, but not in others. The relationship I have with professionals is very different from that with a bartender, waiter, porter or driver. I tend to express appreciation to professionals by giving them more of our business, referring other clients, or with gifts which match their individual interests.
Originally Posted by
flytoeat
If a tip is for appreciation of the service received (and not based on perceived wage), would it make a difference if you knew the person helping you was the establishment owner? Would it make a difference if you knew their income was greater than yours?
These factors are not relevant to my decision.