Tipping culture is thought to have gotten out of hand. You’re being asked to tip for almost everything now, even when no one is really performing a service. And demand for higher tips continues to get stronger.
Most people would agree that it’s advisable to tip when you go to the barbershop or hair salon. However, most people would probably not agree that you should tip almost half of what the service costs. But that’s exactly what one barber said he expects.
An Arizona barber said he expects customers to tip him 40%.
Located in Gilbert, Arizona, Quicks Barber Shop is known for its “men’s haircuts, fades, styles for the young and old, and so much more.”
Each of the barbers who work at Quicks was briefly interviewed for a TikTok video about tipping. One man’s comments are raising some eyebrows.
@quicksbarbershopHow much do you tip your barber ?? 🤔♬ original sound – Quicks Barbershop
“What kind of tip do you expect when you check them out?” the interviewer asked.
“You know, the minimum is 20%, but I say I’d expect, like, 40% for the time and detail I put into my haircut,” the barber replied.
Even the interviewer felt surprised, echoing, “40%?” back to the barber.
Quicks does not offer prices for its services online, so it’s impossible to say how much a 40% tip would be on top of the regular service’s cost.
Other barbers responded more reasonably. For instance, one said, “At least $5, but I’ll take a Google Review over a tip any day.”
Another replied, “A tip is always going to be appreciated. I’m always very grateful for a tip. But, yeah, I don’t really expect a tip.”
“The tips can come in many different ways, so I don’t really expect it one way,” another said. “Cash is cool. Money is obviously cool, but reviews are dope, too.”
@yahoofinance According to a #WalletHub survey, about 3 in 4 Americans think #tipping has gotten out of control. #Oklahoma State University Assistant Professor of Hospitality and Tourism Management Cortney Norris joined Yahoo Finance Live to discuss when it’s appropriate to tip. The segment is from April 2, 2024. #yahoofinance #tippingculture #tippingservers #tippingthecashier #shoulditip #tippingtips #personalfinancetips #budget #bartender #barista #server #minimumwage ♬ original sound – Yahoo Finance
