Tag: tipping etiquette

Tipping in the Carpool: A Family Food Fight
October 8, 2024 Off

Tipping in the Carpool: A Family Food Fight

By The Admiral Staff

A reader is struggling with her boyfriend and mother’s refusal to tip for carside meal service, which bothers her due to her work in the food industry. The advice is to offer a couple of dollars as a tip directly to the server, separate from the bill her boyfriend or mother is paying. If this causes conflict, she should drop the issue, as arguing is unproductive when they are paying. The author emphasizes letting go of worrying about others’ opinions and enjoying the meal.

The Handyman’s Tip: A Reader’s Dilemma
January 1, 2024 Off

The Handyman’s Tip: A Reader’s Dilemma

By The Admiral Staff

A homeowner was surprised when their handyman announced he was raising his rates and implied they should tip him, sharing a story about another client who tipped $20 per job. The advice columnist argues that a business owner shouldn’t rely on customers to supplement their income through tips and that the handyman’s communication was unprofessional. The consensus among those polled was that tipping handymen is not standard practice, and the homeowner is advised to find a new, more reliable handyman.