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Jailblazers7
12-11-2013, 05:56 PM
Just picked up a suit from a small owner-operated tailor that I found near my office. It's run by a really sweet old asian woman and her mother who do good work for pretty cheap. I definitely plan on returning to have more stuff worked on but I'm hoping I didn't just insult her by not tipping.

Hadn't really thought about it until I paid but tipping seemed out of place. It is a professional service from an owner-operator who sets her own prices. But anyway, do you guys tip your tailor?

pinhead
12-11-2013, 06:01 PM
The Asian woman is probably used to it. You Americans are not exactly known for your generosity and good manners.

highwhey
12-11-2013, 06:05 PM
I normally don't tip - However most of the time I always end up needing something tailored very quickly(same day) so in that case I would definitely tip.

I am generous with my barber though, I also tip waiters and delivery people (food related). I know my barber personally and he's a damn good barber, charges me 12 even though he spends an hour or so on my hair. I usually tip $8-$13 depending on how much cash I have on me lol. The point is that he charges below what his time is valued.

MavsSuperFan
12-11-2013, 06:36 PM
I normally don't tip - However most of the time I always end up needing something tailored very quickly(same day) so in that case I would definitely tip.

I am generous with my barber though, I also tip waiters and delivery people (food related). I know my barber personally and he's a damn good barber, charges me 12 even though he spends an hour or so on my hair. I usually tip $8-$13 depending on how much cash I have on me lol. The point is that he charges below what his time is valued.
It takes an hour to cut your hair?

BRabbiT
12-11-2013, 06:43 PM
no, i don't.

i'm generous to other trades, but consider a tailor's fee sufficient enough.

BrooklynZoo
12-11-2013, 08:37 PM
It takes an hour to cut your hair?


lol, word...

Balla_Status
12-12-2013, 05:22 AM
It takes an hour to cut your hair?

Yeah, and he's mexican. Just get a buzz cut and call it good.

DukeDelonte13
12-12-2013, 08:37 AM
Only if its a rush job.