Should you tip your accountant?  I always thought no but I get mixed answers from people. 

I would say no. Would you tip your teacher, or lawyer?

They are professionals that you are paying to do their job.

Quote from: MuggsyB on November 11, 2024, 07:43:49 PMShould you tip your accountant?  I always thought no but I get mixed answers from people. 

You shouldn't tip anyone. 

Quote from: forgetful on November 11, 2024, 07:47:26 PMI would say no. Would you tip your teacher, or lawyer?

They are professionals that you are paying to do their job.

That's exactly what I said.  Ty.

Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 11, 2024, 07:51:22 PMYou shouldn't tip anyone. 

Okay Mr. Pink. 

Quote from: MuggsyB on November 11, 2024, 07:43:49 PMShould you tip your accountant?  I always thought no but I get mixed answers from people. 

Quote from: forgetful on November 11, 2024, 07:47:26 PMI would say no. Would you tip your teacher, or lawyer?

They are professionals that you are paying to do their job.

I agree with this analysis.

Quote from: MuggsyB on November 11, 2024, 07:52:25 PMOkay Mr. Pink. 

Ok, commie

Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 11, 2024, 07:53:31 PMOk, commie

Do you know where my reference is from?

A (COW) -ntant tipping is great for a drunken Saturday night.

Quote from: tower912 on November 11, 2024, 07:56:18 PMA (COW) -ntant tipping is great for a drunken Saturday night.

Totally uncalled for. 

Quote from: MuggsyB on November 11, 2024, 07:55:23 PMDo you know where my reference is from?

Yes, Reservoir Dogs.

Only commies share money with working people

I tip my dental hygienist.

Tried to give a gift card to an attorney who helped me out, was told they cannot accept gifts. I assume tips fall into that category. I never tip my accountant or financial advisor, however I have given them a little holiday something or bought the office lunch after tax time. So, I guess I have "tipped" to some degree.

Just used Rover for the first time and upon picking up my pooch and closing out the transaction I was asked/prompted to tip. I did. I grew up in the hospitality industry, so tipping is part of my dna, and I tip a high amount (dollar wise). Even I think tipping expectations are both getting out of hand and increasingly difficult to determine to whom for what amount.

Ty Jump.

Nm.

Quote from: MuggsyB on November 11, 2024, 07:43:49 PMShould you tip your accountant?  I always thought no but I get mixed answers from people. 

That you're even asking this question shows that tipping culture has gotten out of control.

My friend asked me if he should tip his children's teachers last year.

WTF.

Quote from: Hards Alumni on November 12, 2024, 07:36:17 AMThat you're even asking this question shows that tipping culture has gotten out of control.

My friend asked me if he should tip his children's teachers last year.

WTF.

It is out of control.   

I gave my real estate attorney a $200 gift card to Dairy Queen after they helped me close a deal. They mentioned loving Dilly Bars and I wanted to enable their Dilly Bar habit.

Gift giving is different from tipping, imo. Like I wouldn't tip a teacher, but I would gladly give a generous gift to a wonderful teacher.

We have always generously given gift cards to teachers. They are underpaid for what they do and are not treated or compensated as the professionals.

For accountants and lawyers, just like doctors, I would never think of tipping. maybe if somebody did a favor and undercharged or didn't charge, or went way beyond what should be expected, then a generous gift card would be an in order.

I guess I pay my CPAs and attorneys too much. They buy me gifts and take me to games and concerts.

I guess I'm in the NO Tip group.

Quote from: Skatastrophy on November 12, 2024, 08:53:14 AMI gave my real estate attorney a $200 gift card to Dairy Queen after they helped me close a deal. They mentioned loving Dilly Bars and I wanted to enable their Dilly Bar habit.

Gift giving is different from tipping, imo. Like I wouldn't tip a teacher, but I would gladly give a generous gift to a wonderful teacher.

That's weird.  You must have the wrong address for me, I haven't received any generous gifts for teaching you how oligarchies work.

Quote from: rocky_warrior on November 12, 2024, 01:23:48 PMThat's weird.  You must have the wrong address for me, I haven't received any generous gifts for teaching you how oligarchies work.

You can't teach someone refusing to learn

Quote from: GOO on November 12, 2024, 12:52:37 PMWe have always generously given gift cards to teachers. They are underpaid for what they do and are not treated or compensated as the professionals.

For accountants and lawyers, just like doctors, I would never think of tipping. maybe if somebody did a favor and undercharged or didn't charge, or went way beyond what should be expected, then a generous gift card would be an in order.

weird behavior tbh.  I have teachers and administrators throughout my family and they said small gifts were fine, but money or gift cards would be abnormal.

These people may be underpaid, but tipping them... I dunno.

I've switched back to pre-pandemic tipping.  Restaurant table-service only, delivery people, tour guides, etc.

No, I'm not tipping the Taco Bell cashier or the ice cream scoop person.

If you've spent 30 seconds serving me, I'll be paying the total.

How about movers?

You move across town or across country. You pay good money for a moving company, which pays its employees well above minimum wage - $18 to $25 per hour is the norm. They drive the truck to your new house and put the items into the house, which is their job. And then they expect tips of $20 or $40 or more apiece.

Yay or nay?