Originally Posted by Amicus
Being American, I don't understand this. Kindly explain why you won't tip in the MB spa for 15 minutes of service, but you tip in a pub (for the 15 seconds of service).
My daughter lives in Durham while at uni, and recently started work in a pub. She earns more money in tips than her normal wages. Is this the only type of business in the UK where tipping is expected?
I only tip in restaurants where I eat, taxis and hairdressers. And I think I'm fairly unusual to tip taxi drivers, as some of them seem quite surprised I do so. OTOH, it did make me popular with the local taxi service we use for work, so I do always get great service...
Never tipped for a round of drinks. I've never tipped at a spa either (whether MB or any other.... )