Tipping the Barber

I saw this article today about changes in tipping practices, some related to the pandemic, others seeming to be pushed by business owners.
https://www.cnn.com/2022/12/17/business/...ket-newtab

And that led me to look for posts about tipping of barbers. My wife cuts my hair, and I don't go to a barber; but if I did, I would tip him or her, since they provide a service that takes time, effort, attention, and skill.
https://highendbarbershop.com/how-much-t...ur-barber/

John, I too, read that CNN bit about electronic tipping.  I'm happy to tip the baristas at my local coffeehouse but I always tip in cash, even if I'm using another form of payment.  When in a restaurant, once again, my tip is usually in cash no matter the form of payment I use for the bill itself.  The only time I refuse to tip is when a restaurant automatically adds a gratuity on to the bill.  There is absolutely no excuse for that as a tip is to be given for good service and should not be considered a given.  Ironically, when a gratuity is added on to my bill, it is usually less than I would give if left to my own discretion.

I always tip my barber well and also give him a holiday bonus.  He is a great barber and one of the friendliest people I know.  I've had too many really awful haircuts in my life to not let him know how much he is appreciated.

I agree, Freddy. Years ago I used to have my hair cut by a woman who did men's and women's hair care in her own shop, who not only cut my hair, but also trimmed my mustache and eyebrows and gave me a great scalp massage. You can bet she got a tip every time.

If your budget will allow, always be generous when tipping.

With routine services like my barber and massage therapist, I tip after every service, but also give a bonus tip at Christmas.

I go to breakfast every week with several friends. I will tip the server well each week, but also we provide a bonus tip at Christmas.

When I eat out with my wife, my usual tip is 20%, but when a server makes the meal special, I will tip even more.

I know some people will leave no tip or a small one when service is poor. Many workers rely on tips for economic survival, so I tend to tip anyway, unless the server is rude, a situation that is rare.