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I don’t mind upping it a little since I can. As an aside… the reason I started this thread… I’m so happy I did something for my pilates instructor. She had a little gift for me on Monday. She said it’s something she does for all her private clients. Very nice.
That’s what I’ve historically done too. I actually thought that was the norm until kate linked the forbes article. I’m upping the holiday tips this year based on that, but I’m not going the price of the full service quite yet.
It sucks, my hairstylist keeps getting promoted… which is great for her but sucks for my pocketbook. Since I’ve start seeing her about 4 years ago, prices have gone up a total of $25. And I see her every six weeks. Ugh.
The lying thing… that’s totally sketchy… especially a five year lie. But I’m not sure why dating younger women is super sketchy?
In my early to mid twenties, I “dated” a couple of older men (one was 17 years older). It was perfect. They were attractive. Established. The sex was good. We’d go out for a nice dinner. Good conversations. I didn’t want a relationship. Neither did they. It was truly a win-win. Basically, companionship and sex. Oddly, nearly every man I dated that had long term potential was younger than me.
As long as both parties are up front, I don’t really see a big deal with the age difference thing.
I definitely find lying to be a red flag though.
You can never go wrong with body shimmer. Maybe next trip, I’ll bring my crystal studded swimsuit.
The horror! I won’t go to the beach without my mascara on and lots of baby oil. It’s a shame when I forget the waterproof stuff.
You mean, you don’t wear heels and a cocktail dress to the pool bar? Have I been doing life entirely wrong?
Ooh, @kate, fun! And what?!? I need to know more.
I really did have a great time at the Secrets Capri. I liked that it was low key and the food was surprisingly really, really good.
My dad owns his shop and is always grateful for the little extra things people do this time of year, whether it’s a gift or some extra money or a gift card.
I’ve always tipped my hair stylist, I go every six weeks, and my cleaning person, she comes once a month the day of the service and then more at the end of the year. I think of it more of like a bonus for services provided. They make my life easier so I’m showing appreciation during the holidays.
Since this is the first year I saw a regular person that I don’t normally tip, the instructor, I wanted to make sure it wasn’t weird to get her something. And it’s not, so good!
We tipped our regular waitress better this last Saturday because she literally serve us breakfast every Saturday we’re in town. We wanted to show our appreciation. She always seems happy to see us. Or she’s a good actress. I’ll take it though.
My dad is a barber and some people always brought him end of the year gifts or tipped more. I guess I grew up knowing this was something people did.
To sum up Forbes article, continue tipping the people you normally tip throughout the year. If there are people you use on a regular basis, including those you tip, it behooves you to give a holiday “bonus.” My regulars are my hair stylist, my house cleaner and my Pilates instructor. And the waitress at the diner down the street. I don’t have a regular manicurist. I rarely get the same person two visits in a row, unfortunately.
Thanks @kate. I need to up my holiday tipping game a little bit. I didn’t realize it was the cost of the service. I always doubled or a little more than doubled my usual tip.
We have a regular Saturday breakfast waitress and tipped her generously for the holidays.
I started with the Pilates instructor in September when my regular instructor moved to the suburbs. She’s been really good about fitting me in and has a full schedule usually. I def want to be one of her good clients because she’s a great instructor. Good to know you should do something per the article.
Holiday help bump.
How exciting Ver! Holy shit. It’s really real!
@copa, also super exciting! I never updated anything on FB either. According to FB, I’m not even married.
