Baristas and the person swiping your credit card for a takeout order is not. Nor the asshole selling you an overpriced T-shirt at a concert. Not your vet or your pet care place.
Yes, and my question is why is it standard, why should it be done? Just because something is standard doesn’t mean it makes sense, could you explain why it should be done?
Most barbers are independent and have to rent a booth from another business. The business usually sets the prices. So, they can’t just adjust their prices accordingly. Also, out of the $20 you pay them, they have to pay a portion back to cover booth rent, buy materials, pay for healthcare, etc. Tip is often their actual wage after costs.
I tip barbers, but I often wonder why tipping is a thing for barbers? Are they paid less than minimum wage? Since they have to have a license, I’m assuming they are not paid beneath minimum wage.
Tipping barbers is standard.
Baristas and the person swiping your credit card for a takeout order is not. Nor the asshole selling you an overpriced T-shirt at a concert. Not your vet or your pet care place.
Yes, and my question is why is it standard, why should it be done? Just because something is standard doesn’t mean it makes sense, could you explain why it should be done?
Most barbers are independent and have to rent a booth from another business. The business usually sets the prices. So, they can’t just adjust their prices accordingly. Also, out of the $20 you pay them, they have to pay a portion back to cover booth rent, buy materials, pay for healthcare, etc. Tip is often their actual wage after costs.
Is that only barbers’ problem? Why only barbers? What about cosmetic salons or i dunno repair guys etc ?
People tip at salons too
I meant it in context of OP. > Barbers can’t change their prices etc
Sounds like they should unionize.
Go help them then
You first.
I tip barbers, but I often wonder why tipping is a thing for barbers? Are they paid less than minimum wage? Since they have to have a license, I’m assuming they are not paid beneath minimum wage.
A lot of the time barbers/stylists are individual businesses renting a chair. They have no minimum wage