Tipping the barber (not a euphemism)

[bibblebub]

I had my hair cut a couple of days ago, zero setting all over; it takes less than 2 minutes, with very little tidying up at the end, and costs £8.

Usually I hand over a tenner and tell them to keep the change but this time I kept the £2 because I'm feeling a bit skint this week (and it was the miserable woman this time). But I've been feeling a bit guilty about that since.

So what do others usually do in this circumstance? Not give a tip or, if so, how much? The haircut works out at well over £200 per hour so should a tip still be expected?

[sara3]

why don't you just buy a home shearing kit?

I don't always tip, so don't feel guilty about it. no one tips me at work!

[fredpuli47]

Always tip, in the, possibly misplaced, hope that the cutter keeps the money and the boss doesn't snaffle it !
But 'miserable woman' wouldn't get much of a tip, if any, from me.

[weecalf]

If its says £8 then Im sure any overheads (if youll excuse the pun) are included .Put the £2 on Italy to win world cup and you can tip here next time outta the winnings.

[bibblebub]

You say that you don't always tip which must mean that there are times when you do. Are these just on the spur of the moment?

[society]

In my opinion I believe tipping should be optional. If you don't think tipping is necessary in a particular circumstance, then don't tip. However if you are using a service that is widely-known to be a tipped service, such as restaurants, bars, hair salons, valet parking, etc., then I believe there is a moral obligation to tip for good service.

[kayakamina]

My barber charges me a special pensioner's rate of £8 so I give him a tenner, tell him to keep the difference, and we're both happy.

[boxtops]

I usually tip my hairdresser, but ladies' stuff is more expensive anyway OH doesn't tip the barber. I think it's a matter sometimes of how much the service costs!

[bibblebub]

Right, that's it, no more tips for them. Thanks for helping me get rid of that scruple.

[joko]

the trouble is many have come to expect it automatically regardless of the service they are providing..and actually get shirty if they dont

tips are meant to reward exceptional service - where someone has gone abover and beyond...not just because someone has merely adequately performed the job they are already PAID to do and for which you are already paying too...

i think people shoudl generally tip less because it has spoilt the meaning and no longer inspires good service...its become expected...

i will round up to the pound sometimes, but thats about it really...

[McMouse]

I get the OAP discount and round up £8.50 to a tenner.

[R1Geezer]

I'm surprised you don't just buy your own clippers, save a fortune.

[sandyRoe]

You need to be a bit of a contortionist to use your own clippers, though.

[bibblebub]

I did try clippers once when my hair was an inch or two long - never again; to avoid embarrassment it was necessary to wear a hat to get to the barbers for them to do it properly.

[tufty7]

I was exactly the same as you , allways said keep the change from the tenner , Until recently that was, I had a job interview and wanted around my ears just tideing up , not more than 5 mins and he charged me full price, As of then I don't give him anymore than i should as I felt that after 30 odd years of going he should have used his discretion and charged accordingly .....

[supersuezy24]

I got my hair done today, Came to €82 which is much cheaper than usual, i tipped the stylist and girl who done my colour and wash €5 each...

[piggynose]

ouch supersuey!! i normally pay 7 euros for my haircut

[hippyhoppy]

I don't tip - concurr with Sara - I don't get tipped at work.. if they want to charge me £10 instead of £7.50 for the boys hair cut then so be it... but they ask for £7.50 so that's what they get!

[BertiWooster]

Do barbers still ask - ' would sir like something for the weekend ?'

[Greedyfly]

I always tip because I am fussy with my hair and they always do it right for me. If I am not happy with any service anywhere I don't tip simple as. If they do a good job then its only natural to me to give them a little extra, inc taxis etc...

[eddy51]

I have been going to the same barber for over 30 years, he really takes his time over my cut. He charges £8 and I allways give him a tenner and say'' keep the change''.