Tipping the tow truck
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Tipping the tow truck
This really is travel related. While driving to a vacation spot over the weekend, my trusty car died. Lucky for me, I've got AAA Plus (100 free miles of towing per incident).
The tow guy showed up, towed me 90 miles home, I signed the paperwork and left.
Question, should I have tipped him? And if so, how much?
The tow guy showed up, towed me 90 miles home, I signed the paperwork and left.
Question, should I have tipped him? And if so, how much?
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I don't know, depends on a lot of different conditions:
Were you driving in the United States or Europe as different tipping rules apply?
Was the total bill over $1000 and did he chase you out of the resturant after you didn't tip him?
Is he also an airline pilot? This makes a lot of difference because if he is you are not supposed to tip airline pilots.
Were you driving in the United States or Europe as different tipping rules apply?
Was the total bill over $1000 and did he chase you out of the resturant after you didn't tip him?
Is he also an airline pilot? This makes a lot of difference because if he is you are not supposed to tip airline pilots.
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I don't know if this influences your thinking (and it's not an answer to the question):
Garages that are part of the AAA network get a nominal amount for towing disabled cars. The theory is that if they tow you, they're likely to get the repair job and make some money on that.
I guess I would have tipped the guy $10 or so.
Garages that are part of the AAA network get a nominal amount for towing disabled cars. The theory is that if they tow you, they're likely to get the repair job and make some money on that.
I guess I would have tipped the guy $10 or so.
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As is the custom when it comes to tipping anyone. Tip if you think the person deserves it. IMO if a person provides me with a service that exceeded my expectations, then they get a tip. Whether it is my waitress or the plumber....The problem in this country is that certain people (i.e waitresses) get tipped no matter what, even if the service is awful. Understandably waitstaff are paid below min wage because of tips, however if you stink at being a waiter / waitress maybe one should find a new line of work rather than expecting tips for bad service.