[Turkish Pickle]

Originally Posted by Rmtt

I always tip $10.

But I'm only charged $15 for a cut.

is $10 like a standard number then, instead of a percentage?

I'm asking because in Turkey we don't tip barbers. I left 25% (which came out to $10) but I've been thinking if I came off as a cheapass or I dirty tipped without even knowing.

$15 sounds like a steal though, my haircut was $27.

[GenXer]

Soylent Green is PEOPLE!

[upstatedoc]

if my barber was the owner i would not tip. now my barber is an employee and i tip him 3-4 bucks on top of $15 haircut

[Rmtt]

Originally Posted by Turkish Pickle

is $10 like a standard number then, instead of a percentage?

I'm asking because in Turkey we don't tip barbers. I left 25% (which came out to $10) but I've been thinking if I came off as a cheapass or I dirty tipped without even knowing.

$15 sounds like a steal though, my haircut was $27.

Yeah....it's just what I've always tipped.

I try and tip very well anywhere we go. I've seen people not leave anything and wonder how would they feel? Working in the service industry where you rely on tips can be hard.

[Orange fever]

my cut is 6bucks, so i tip them 5 ///

[bigrum]

I usually tip $3-$5 per haircut. I've been going to the guy for 7+ years so that counts for something too (consistent income for him).

[JP10]

Originally Posted by Turkish Pickle

is $10 like a standard number then, instead of a percentage?

I'm asking because in Turkey we don't tip barbers. I left 25% (which came out to $10) but I've been thinking if I came off as a cheapass or I dirty tipped without even knowing.

$15 sounds like a steal though, my haircut was $27.

Had this same thought when I got my haircut the other day. Got home, told the fiance, and she gave me a look of disappointment like I should've tipped more... I mean hell, thought $10 tip was solid. Haircut was $30. She said she usually tips like $30-$40 bucks, but pretty sure she pays around $200 when she gets her hair done though.

[lsturbointeg]

Seriously hate my freakin boss. You would think communications would be a pretty good skill to have if you have people that report to you. And this my way or the highway shit has got to go. Anyways....rant over

[Rmtt]

Originally Posted by JP10

Had this same thought when I got my haircut the other day. Got home, told the fiance, and she gave me a look of disappointment like I should've tipped more... I mean hell, thought $10 tip was solid. Haircut was $30. She said she usually tips like $30-$40 bucks, but pretty sure she pays around $200 when she gets her hair done though.

Same with the wife. She tips more because her bill is more. Percentage wise...I'm still tipping more than she does though!

[Dang3r]

Man Im glad to live into a Country where tipping isnt a calculated amount of the weekly pay check to survive.
My last shave into Turkey was sometimes in between the Gulf war, most thing Im remembering was the "hair flaming" procedure afterwards, the first time it really scares me, because I wasnt expecting this

[F30lolz]

Originally Posted by GenXer

Soylent Green is PEOPLE!

I found out yesterday as well. Still tastes good.

Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

Seriously hate my freakin boss. You would think communications would be a pretty good skill to have if you have people that report to you. And this my way or the highway shit has got to go. Anyways....rant over

Protest that he/she be overthrown. I’ll join.

[upstatedoc]

Originally Posted by JP10

, thought $10 tip was solid. Haircut was $30.

thats insane for a barber haircut

[Dang3r]

Originally Posted by F30lolz

I found out yesterday as well. Still tastes good.

Ban!

[Rmtt]

Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

Seriously hate my freakin boss. You would think communications would be a pretty good skill to have if you have people that report to you. And this my way or the highway shit has got to go. Anyways....rant over

Sorry to hear that man...... I have been in that position once and it really sucks. Hope it gets better for you.

[lsturbointeg]

Originally Posted by Rmtt

Sorry to hear that man...... I have been in that position once and it really sucks. Hope it gets better for you.

Thanks brother!!

[JP10]

I wasn't exactly sure where to post this, so figured this thread would work. Had some new neighbors move in a few weeks ago. A little older then my fiance and I, but share similar interests (working out/golf/drinking/they're also engaged). They're a great couple, and have introduced us to their friends and we've all hit it off.

Anyways over the weekend he sent me a text asking us to join a small christian pre-marital group... Wasn't expecting this at all based on our previous get togethers. I was raised catholic, and attended catholic school for 9yrs. So I feel like I have a solid grasp on the religious aspect of it. With that said, I am not interested at all. We are not overly religious by any extent, only attend mass during special occasions etc. The whole idea of this sounds a little brutal to me.

How would you handle the situation? I responded to his texts basically saying we would play it by ear, if the time works out we will see about going. But every part of me wanted to respond with a flat out "no thanks". Do you think they would be offended in any way if we were not to partake? Like I mentioned above, great couple and we have an awesome time when we hang out together. But this wasn't something I was expecting. *sigh*

[Run Silent]

Sold it.

Even in the downturn market, it sold for $7,900 more than I paid. Fun ride, time for something different.

[lsturbointeg]

Originally Posted by JP10

I wasn't exactly sure where to post this, so figured this thread would work. Had some new neighbors move in a few weeks ago. A little older then my fiance and I, but share similar interests (working out/golf/drinking/they're also engaged). They're a great couple, and have introduced us to their friends and we've all hit it off.

Anyways over the weekend he sent me a text asking us to join a small christian pre-marital group... Wasn't expecting this at all based on our previous get togethers. I was raised catholic, and attended catholic school for 9yrs. So I feel like I have a solid grasp on the religious aspect of it. With that said, I am not interested at all. We are not overly religious by any extent, only attend mass during special occasions etc. The whole idea of this sounds a little brutal to me.

How would you handle the situation? I responded to his texts basically saying we would play it by ear, if the time works out we will see about going. But every part of me wanted to respond with a flat out "no thanks". Do you think they would be offended in any way if we were not to partake? Like I mentioned above, great couple and we have an awesome time when we hang out together. But this wasn't something I was expecting. *sigh*

OOOHHH that's a tough one! i would just politely let them know thank you but no thank you

[UncleWede]

Originally Posted by JP10

I wasn't exactly sure where to post this, so figured this thread would work. Had some new neighbors move in a few weeks ago. A little older then my fiance and I, but share similar interests (working out/golf/drinking/they're also engaged). They're a great couple, and have introduced us to their friends and we've all hit it off.

Anyways over the weekend he sent me a text asking us to join a small christian pre-marital group... Wasn't expecting this at all based on our previous get togethers. I was raised catholic, and attended catholic school for 9yrs. So I feel like I have a solid grasp on the religious aspect of it. With that said, I am not interested at all. We are not overly religious by any extent, only attend mass during special occasions etc. The whole idea of this sounds a little brutal to me.

How would you handle the situation? I responded to his texts basically saying we would play it by ear, if the time works out we will see about going. But every part of me wanted to respond with a flat out "no thanks". Do you think they would be offended in any way if we were not to partake? Like I mentioned above, great couple and we have an awesome time when we hang out together. But this wasn't something I was expecting. *sigh*

This started out with SO MUCH potential, and then you had to go a ruin it. Joekerr and I are disappointed that Now_Rudi will not get to exercise (nor prancercise) his imagination again so soon.

[Rmtt]

Originally Posted by JP10

I wasn't exactly sure where to post this, so figured this thread would work. Had some new neighbors move in a few weeks ago. A little older then my fiance and I, but share similar interests (working out/golf/drinking/they're also engaged). They're a great couple, and have introduced us to their friends and we've all hit it off.

Anyways over the weekend he sent me a text asking us to join a small christian pre-marital group... Wasn't expecting this at all based on our previous get togethers. I was raised catholic, and attended catholic school for 9yrs. So I feel like I have a solid grasp on the religious aspect of it. With that said, I am not interested at all. We are not overly religious by any extent, only attend mass during special occasions etc. The whole idea of this sounds a little brutal to me.

How would you handle the situation? I responded to his texts basically saying we would play it by ear, if the time works out we will see about going. But every part of me wanted to respond with a flat out "no thanks". Do you think they would be offended in any way if we were not to partake? Like I mentioned above, great couple and we have an awesome time when we hang out together. But this wasn't something I was expecting. *sigh*

Maybe tell him you appreciate it, but you are currently fine with the faith you were brought up in. Hopefully he won't push the issue.

But I will warn you...being from the South....they can be pretty persistent. At that point I treat it like taking a bandaid off....quick and direct.

[Rmtt]

Originally Posted by Run Silent

Sold it.

Even in the downturn market, it sold for $7,900 more than I paid. Fun ride, time for something different.

Nice....I will be looking out for what you get next!

[Run Silent]

Originally Posted by Rmtt

Nice....I will be looking out for what you get next!

I'll give you a hint...