Massage tip question

[Vendsit]

I got a massage today and when I paid, I added $10 to the $40 bill. I figured that a 25% tip was pretty good. After I paid I noticed a sign that gave suggestions for tips based on how much you paid. For $35 to $45, they suggested anywhere from $15 to $25.

Was I cheap only paying 25% or are they out of line asking for upwards of 60%?

 

[Knight_Magic]

I often wonder the same thing about Haircuts. I think a $10 tip is fine. I think it really depends on how long the massage was for.

 

[Bob the Citronaut]

If they want to make more money they should charge more. Expecting people to tip that much is just dumb.

 

[USFSucks]

I got a massage today and when I paid, I added $10 to the $40 bill. I figured that a 20% tip was pretty good. After I paid I noticed a sign that gave suggestions for tips based on how much you paid. For $35 to $45, they suggested anywhere from $15 to $25.

Was I cheap only paying 20% or are they out of line asking for upwards of 60%?

Yes, they have a suggested tip amount sign for a reason. I always pay the top of the suggested amount based on the length of my massage, but I use the same lady every month and she does a great job. When I do have bad ones (either out of town or my normal girl isn't available and i"m trying someone new out) I will go towards the bottom of that suggest list. I know a few years ago @NiseyyD asked our therapist at the time how the pay worked, and I think they make most of their money on the tips, but I can't remember.

 

[Vendsit]

I often wonder the same thing about Haircuts. I think a $10 tip is fine. I think it really depends on how long the massage was for.

Massage was about 50 minutes. The girl was great and I kinda felt bad about how much I left her. I'd like to go back to her but wonder what she would think and if I should tip her more next time.

 

[USFSucks]

I often wonder the same thing about Haircuts. I think a $10 tip is fine. I think it really depends on how long the massage was for.

We need an update!!!!

 

[USFSucks]

Massage was about 50 minutes. The girl was great and I kinda felt bad about how much I left her. I'd like to go back to her but wonder what she would think and if I should tip her more next time.

Definitely tip her more next time, I honestly would apologize for it saying you didn't understand (especially if she is good enough that you want to go back and potentially use her on a regular basis).

 

[KnighttimeJoe]

Sometimes, I just give the tip.

 

[SublimeKnight]

I always assumed the high end of the suggested tip range is for "massages"

 

[barrister1602]

Was I cheap only paying 20% or are they out of line asking for upwards of 60%?

Depends ... was the ending "happy"?

Oh, and need pics of escort .... errrrr, masseuse to give appropriate answer

 

[NiseyyD]

I don't remember specifically, but it was like $12-16/hr session (depending on how long they had been there) that they made and the rest was on tips. At least this was for a massage therapist at massage envy. They also recommend tipping on the non-member rate. I personally tip $15 for my 1 hr massages and $22 for my 90 min massages, which is 30% of the member rate (and almost 20% on the non member rate). I just assume they are getting around $15 for my session from company and $15 from me, so $30/hr isn't a bad income. i know @USFSucks tips more than me, but oh well.

 

[Vendsit]

Depends ... was the ending "happy"?

Oh, and need pics of escort .... errrrr, masseuse to give appropriate answer

Ending was not "happy." Masseuse was not too bad. Sounded like she was from Russia or that neck of the woods.

 

[Sir Galahad]

I got a massage today and when I paid, I added $10 to the $40 bill. I figured that a 20% tip was pretty good. After I paid I noticed a sign that gave suggestions for tips based on how much you paid. For $35 to $45, they suggested anywhere from $15 to $25.

Was I cheap only paying 20% or are they out of line asking for upwards of 60%?

You were cheap because you paid $40 for a massage.

 

[NiseyyD]

A quick Google search says they make around $16.86/hr per glass door.com at massage envy

 

[NiseyyD]

I got a massage today and when I paid, I added $10 to the $40 bill. I figured that a 20% tip was pretty good. After I paid I noticed a sign that gave suggestions for tips based on how much you paid. For $35 to $45, they suggested anywhere from $15 to $25.

Was I cheap only paying 20% or are they out of line asking for upwards of 60%?

I know the suggested range at massage envy is 15-30% which is a pretty big range. I think 20% is more than adequate.

 

[Vendsit]

You were cheap because you paid $40 for a massage.

I would say that I'm thrifty. My wife would agree with you that I'm cheap. But with 2 kids in college, I gotta save a buck anyway I can.

 

[USFSucks]

I know the suggested range at massage envy is 15-30% which is a pretty big range. I think 20% is more than adequate.

Just an FYI, @NiseyyD is really cheap

 

[YouSeeEffer]

I tipped 20% based on what the massage was supposed to cost... so if I get a Groupon for $45 for a 90 min massage, I'll tip the 20% based on the massage really being worth $120. If you went to massage envy or hand and stone and paid the introductory massage rate then you should tip based on what the typical non member price is.

 

[NiseyyD]

Just an FYI, @NiseyyD is really cheap

Yes, yes I am, but I also don't think 20% is a bad tip. And at least I'm consistent so they know every month I'm good for my 20%, whereas I'm sure they have clients who don't tip or only til a few bucks.

 

[USFSucks]

Yes, yes I am, but I also don't think 20% is a bad tip. And at least I'm consistent so they know every month I'm good for my 20%, whereas I'm sure they have clients who don't tip or only til a few bucks.

Yeah, I don't think you don't tip enough or anything, just calling you cheap

 

[UCFRogerz]

ITT: Sucks admits to wife that he gets happy ending massages every month.

 

[USFSucks]

ITT: Sucks admits to wife that he gets happy ending massages every month.

Haha, I'd tip way more than that, and @NiseyyD would kill me.

 

[barrister1602]

ITT: Sucks admits to wife that he gets happy ending massages every month.

Well as long as he tells her about it then its ok per UCFBS

 

[cnsaguy]

BTW, $10 is 25% of $40

 

[UCFRogerz]

BTW, $10 is 25% of $40

No it's not.

 

[cnsaguy]

No it's not.

New math?

 

[Bob the Citronaut]

New math?

Common core. You didn't show you're work so it's wrong.

 

[KnighttimeJoe]

Common core. You didn't show you're work so it's wrong.

You need some common core grammar, cuck boy.

 

[jetsaholic]

Tip? Dafuk? I'm paying for a service and then I have to pay you again? Dafuk is this, a cable company?

Here's a tip: GO TO COLLEGE AND GET A REAL DEGREE, YOU GODDAMN HIPPIE!!!!

#BanMassages

 

[UCFRogerz]

New math?

No, you're just a dumb dumb.

 

[CommuterBob]

You were cheap because you paid $40 for a massage.

This.

 

[cnsaguy]

No, you're just a dumb dumb.

I will fight you. You will not see it coming. It will be swift and over in a matter of seconds. When you come to, the only thought you will have is "WTF just happened?". Then, and only then, you will realize that calling me a name on a message board was not the best decision of your life. Until we meet....

 

[CommuterBob]

Ending was not "happy." Masseuse was not too bad. Sounded like she was from Russia or that neck of the woods.

$40 for the massage, Russian girl, huge tip sign at the door...sounds like you went to a rub & tug place and skipped out on the tug.

 

[USFSucks]

I will fight you. You will not see it coming. It will be swift and over in a matter of seconds. When you come to, the only thought you will have is "WTF just happened?". Then, and only then, you will realize that calling me a name on a message board was not the best decision of your life. Until we meet....

Blue Chip, is that you?

 

[jetsaholic]

I will fight you. You will not see it coming. It will be swift and over in a matter of seconds. When you come to, the only thought you will have is "WTF just happened?". Then, and only then, you will realize that calling me a name on a message board was not the best decision of your life. Until we meet....

CONSEQUENCES WILL NEVER BE THE SAME!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Good Knight Sweetheart]

Tip? Dafuk? I'm paying for a service and then I have to pay you again? Dafuk is this, a cable company?

Here's a tip: GO TO COLLEGE AND GET A REAL DEGREE, YOU GODDAMN HIPPIE!!!!

#BanMassages

With that logic, why do you tip at a restaurant?

.

 

[KnighttimeJoe]

With that logic, why do you tip at a restaurant?

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To keep them from putting fumunda cheese in his food.

 

[jetsaholic]

With that logic, why do you tip at a restaurant?

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To keep them from putting fumunda cheese in his food.

Ding! Ding! Ding!