Tipping on services at London Clubhouse
Oct 12, 2015, 12:13 pm
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Tipping on services at London Clubhouse
For the free massage and haircut services that are available to Upper Class passengers at the LHR Clubhouse, how much do you tip them?
Just curious as it will be my first time there.
Just curious as it will be my first time there.
Oct 12, 2015, 1:27 pm
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I'm not sure if its expected, probably not. But I have always tipped GBP5 for a haircut and GBP2 for a massage.
Oct 12, 2015, 1:35 pm
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No it is not expected but it will be appreciated.
They won't be holding their hand out or pointing at a silver tray as you leave the room - unlike the experience I once had in another airlines spa!
They won't be holding their hand out or pointing at a silver tray as you leave the room - unlike the experience I once had in another airlines spa!
Oct 14, 2015, 6:19 pm
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I do half your amount for hair, fiver for pedicure ... it's kind to tip and much appreciated but I like that the staff there are not pushing for one and if you don't then it's accepted with no issue. So it's up to you ... but do and you can feel that little bit better!
Aug 28, 2016, 1:42 am
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For a haircut I always tip either a fiver or a tenner - as said, there is no expectation and no guilt-making if you don't, but if you do, it is always appreciated by the team there.
Aug 29, 2016, 12:13 pm
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Aug 30, 2016, 7:49 am
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Don't forget the shoe shine guy.... Drop your shoes off (swap for slippers), collect at your convenience. I normally tip a fiver.
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Aug 30, 2016, 6:43 pm
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Sep 1, 2016, 12:48 pm
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Would never tip in this situation.
I disagree with those who argue it does no harm; in British culture tipping in situations where it isn't customary has mildly patronising class undertones.
I disagree with those who argue it does no harm; in British culture tipping in situations where it isn't customary has mildly patronising class undertones.