tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-238197560535024815.post1861782819955609275..comments2023-10-31T05:11:53.443-07:00Comments on Brown Eyed Girl and Money: Question on TippingEsmehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08247120027986055381noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-238197560535024815.post-55854530070357986442009-05-05T10:46:00.000-07:002009-05-05T10:46:00.000-07:00I consider a massage therapist to be a professiona...I consider a massage therapist to be a professional, like a doctor, dentist, real estate agent etc. Therefore I don't tip them. But I have only used massage therapists who work in a practice with other professionals (like chiropractors, physiotherapists etc.) maybe if you are getting massaged as a service at a spa a tip would be appropriate.Money Minderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10604880463976988684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-238197560535024815.post-89638622256780607572009-05-05T10:13:00.000-07:002009-05-05T10:13:00.000-07:00First thing you need to do is define the type of m...First thing you need to do is define the type of massage. If it was a therapeutic massage performed by a registered massage therapist and covered by your insurance, then no, you don't <I>need</I> to tip. In Canada (at least) they are a regulated industry.<br /><br />However, if you went to a spa for a nice, relaxing massage with aromatherapy, hot stone, thai ball, etc. then you should probably tip since it is a spa service and not a medical service.<br /><br />However if you feel like your therapeutic masseuse did a great job and you want to tip, by all means tip them!<br /><br />Everyone appreciates being told they did a good job, whether by words or money!Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13902607052673904892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-238197560535024815.post-60719410016124899112009-05-05T09:40:00.000-07:002009-05-05T09:40:00.000-07:00I understand that this really depends--at the spas...I understand that this really depends--at the spas where I get massages, tipping is customary and expected, and I tip 20% (usually in cash, in envelopes provided at the desk). I have heard that tipping is not customary at places of a more medical persuasion, which is what it sounds like you're dealing with. <br /><br />You can always ask at the desk whether tipping is expected. 15-20% (like in a restaurant) is standard.Little Miss Moneybagshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15247616592623546010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-238197560535024815.post-83923045666784825282009-05-05T08:56:00.000-07:002009-05-05T08:56:00.000-07:00Yes, tipping massage therapists is pretty standard...Yes, tipping massage therapists is pretty standard as with most beauty services (hair salons, nail salons, spa, etc). Tipping for massage therapists is usually around 15%, 20% if they were extra attentive. Or if you got a really good deal, I would go with a $15 tip/hour.<br /><br />Hope you enjoyed your massage!Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11547734117520822506noreply@blogger.com