When you go to a facility in which specifically one or more individuals treat you, it is generally customary to thank those people with a tip, an amount of money above and beyond the price of the actual service. It is a nice way to say thank you and to show that their work is appreciated. This can be for every service from laser hair removal to the guy delivering pizza to a Brampton condo.
Most people realize the importance of tipping at a restaurant, but when you go to a spa you are also expected to tip. Again, a person at the facility will be working on you specifically, and the gratuity is a way of showing your appreciation. But just how do you go about tipping? Here are some hints.
First, find out if a tip has been included if you received a gift certificate to that spa. If not, then you should consult the person who answers when you make your appointment as to how much is a customary tip (it is usually between 15 and 20%).
If a few different people work on you at a spa, then you can divide the tip amount accordingly. People that spend more time on you should receive more, and so on.
Remember that the proper term for tip is gratuity! The tip is meant as an illustration of how much you appreciated the services at the spa. This means that while there is usually a basic amount expected (the 15 to 20%) the actual amount is flexible depending on the quality of the service you received. If you found the person who worked on you very friendly and pleasant to be with, for example, you might choose to tip above and beyond. On the other hand, if you felt that the service was not as good as it should have been, then you are well within your rights to decrease the tip amount. Someone with real estate training can most likely tell you that getting paid according to how well people like your service is an excellent incentive to work hard!
Just remember if you decide you are going to decrease the tip amount that sometimes too little can be insulting. If you really had poor service, you might elect not to tip at all.
Most of the time, you will be treated very well at a spa because the workers know that sub-par service will mean little or no tip. Conversely, if you really appreciate the quality of the service then a good tip is appropriate and appreciated. Also, consider the scale of the establishment. A spa below posh luxury downtown Toronto condos might expect more than the same sort of place on less expensive commercial real estate in Toronto. |