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Old Aug 22nd, 2012 | 12:35 PM
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What to tip at a NYC spa?
Hi,

I'm assuming tips are expected at NYC spa. Is that correct? Is 10 percent or 15 percent is the norm?
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Old Aug 22nd, 2012 | 02:12 PM
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I don;t do spas - but tip 20% at nail salons and hairdresser plus $5 for the shampoo girl.
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Old Aug 22nd, 2012 | 02:18 PM
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I'm not in NYC but I tip 20% at a spa.
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Old Aug 22nd, 2012 | 02:54 PM
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Ooof. Okay. 20 percent it is. (I come from a country where people don't tip!)
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Old Aug 22nd, 2012 | 05:46 PM
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Don;t forget that on top of tipping we also have sales tax that isn't included in posted prices.
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Old Aug 22nd, 2012 | 05:55 PM
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Yes, thank you. I will pay the bill with a credit card, but I wanted to know how much cash to give the people who did the work.
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Old Aug 23rd, 2012 | 05:42 PM
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An appropriate tip is 15%-20%, but deciding beforehand what a tip will be is like salting food before tasting it. I tip 15% to those who don't screw up and 20% to those who especially please me for one reason or another.

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