So I am in the service industry and we go to a lot of houses… Not very often but sometimes when doing a job for someone, they will offer to buy us lunch or coffee, etc… How often do you except when someone is offering? Yesterday my father turned down a $100 tip from someone… but this person was not wealthy by any means he was an average Joe working a 9 to 5 job, and his house was in a mess and you could tell he was just barely making it by… what do you do?
I’m a mobile dog groomer, so I’m accustomed to receiving tips regularly. Most of my clients tip me $5-$50 depending on the service. Last week I also accepted a new hoodie and two different plant propagations as tips.
I like to show gratitude with all of the service people who come to my home, in return. House cleaners, massage therapists, auto detailers, plumbers, roofers, electricians, carpet cleaners. I offer either cash, food, drink, or if it’s summertime, a small harvest of my fresh tomatoes.
I appreciate those who, like myself, work hard at their craft to offer quality results to clients. I appreciate people being on time to their appointments, behaving in a professional and friendly manner.
If someone offers you a tip, I think it is better to accept it and express honest gratitude rather than to refuse it.