trustthedj Posted March 2, 2006 #1 Share Posted March 2, 2006 There are metal boxes in the rooms I go for tanning with "Tips - Thanks" written on them. Are you suppose to tip when tanning?:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtoria98 Posted March 2, 2006 #2 Share Posted March 2, 2006 Do they do anything extra special for you? Do you use their deodorant or body sprays? I don't tip but then there aren't any metal tipping boxes at my salon. That's kinda tacky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherry5557 Posted March 2, 2006 #3 Share Posted March 2, 2006 Hmmm.. never thought about that but...no tipping boxes where I go either..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trustthedj Posted March 2, 2006 Author #4 Share Posted March 2, 2006 No, nothing extra. I just go in and say my name and they tell me what room to go in. But, I have noticed them in every room??? I go to Tans-R-Us.:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jckvpa0 Posted March 2, 2006 #5 Share Posted March 2, 2006 Absolutely not :eek: !!! You have already paid to go tanning there & in that price is included the cleaning & preparation of the room for you!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisenk Posted March 2, 2006 #6 Share Posted March 2, 2006 There are metal boxes in the rooms I go for tanning with "Tips - Thanks" written on them.Are you suppose to tip when tanning?:rolleyes: I say "no". The salon I have gone to is operated by the owner. I don't think they would even accept a tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suncoastgirl Posted March 2, 2006 #7 Share Posted March 2, 2006 I have been tanning for a few years now and in a couple of different salons (private and chains). I have never seen a box for tipping. You have already paid them enough money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyGoheavy Posted March 2, 2006 #8 Share Posted March 2, 2006 I tip only because I airbrush tan (bad bout of sun poisoning 12 years ago) so I tip the girl that does it, because well, frankly, she's spray painting my pasty white body and nobody wants to do that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caprcorn28 Posted March 2, 2006 #9 Share Posted March 2, 2006 Never seen it! But if I did: The salon that I am going to currently, I have to clean my own bed when I am done!! I'd go in to the box and take MY tip!!! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougD137 Posted March 2, 2006 #10 Share Posted March 2, 2006 I tan at my gym so I never would give them anymore money. I already pay alot just to go there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane110 Posted March 2, 2006 #11 Share Posted March 2, 2006 Never seen it! But if I did: The salon that I am going to currently, I have to clean my own bed when I am done!! I'd go in to the box and take MY tip!!! :cool: LOL! That's how I feel at Starbucks. I have to clear away the debris and the crumbs from a spot before I can sit down and drink my coffee and I'm supposed to put a tip in the jar? No way! (sorry, OT) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desperatehousewife Posted March 2, 2006 #12 Share Posted March 2, 2006 WHAT??? I think that is tacky... plain tacky! I have tanned for years and years and have been to probably 15 different salons. I have NEVER seen a tipping "container" of any kind! That just seems really poor business practice to me IMHO.:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redskin80 Posted March 2, 2006 #13 Share Posted March 2, 2006 I think I would find a new place to tan. I have tanned at several differnt places. From Executive Tans to the place I go to now which is Boulevard tans. I have never seen a tip jar in the rooms or evern on the counter. What exectly would you be tipping for???? Let;s see I enter the room, I disrobe, I get into the machine, I hit the button. WOW, so far it's al about ME. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevoli Posted March 3, 2006 #14 Share Posted March 3, 2006 I've never seen anything like this either, and I've been about 6 different tanning salons in my area. My God, where does this tipping thing end? You're already paying for a tanning package or session. What on earth could the tip be for? I agree with another poster: vote with your $$ and take your business elsewhere, and be sure to tell the owner/manager why you're doing so. T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzeyQ Posted March 3, 2006 #15 Share Posted March 3, 2006 That's ridiculous! It's not like there's a person doing anything for you, other than checking you in. I've never heard of such a thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevoli Posted March 3, 2006 #16 Share Posted March 3, 2006 I've never seen anything like this either, and I've been to about 6 different tanning salons in my area. My God, where does this tipping thing end? You're already paying for a tanning package or session. What on earth could the tip be for? I agree with another poster: vote with your $$ and take your business elsewhere, and be sure to tell the owner/manager why you're doing so. T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Cruisen' Posted March 3, 2006 #17 Share Posted March 3, 2006 Nope. Never!! I think I'd write on a piece of paper and put in the box "it's very tacky to ask for a tip for doing nothing". That would be their tip!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browneyedhunni85 Posted March 6, 2006 #18 Share Posted March 6, 2006 My Gosh! This is the craziest thing I have heard! I have been to tanning salons for years now and I have NEVER saw anything for tipping before. I mean c'mon your paying for your membership and lotion(which isnt cheap by no means)...and now they want a tip? The people there get paid just like we do. The salon I go to I have a good friend that works there and they even get free tanning and 1/2 price on lotion. That is extremly tacky. I dont even tip places like starbucks or planet smoothie either. I refuse to pay $5 for a smoothie or frappicino and then be expected to pay a tip. Call me cheap but I mean these people are getting paid. It's not like they are giving us royal treatment or anything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nliedel Posted March 6, 2006 #19 Share Posted March 6, 2006 Oh heavns no. I never tip when I tan. They are supposed to clean the rooms etc. This is getting out of control! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
workn2cruise Posted March 6, 2006 #20 Share Posted March 6, 2006 Are these metal boxes mounted on the wall? Or are they moveable? I wonder if the owner/manager knows about them or if its just the clerk's doing. edited to add, no I've never seen anything like that. Unbelievable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trustthedj Posted March 7, 2006 Author #21 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Yes, they are mounted on the wall in each room. Maybe I'll get up enough nerve today and ask them about it when I'm there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divepal Posted March 8, 2006 #22 Share Posted March 8, 2006 Okay, don't get me going about tipping. If I go to get my oil changed, I ask how much it is. They quote a price and I pay it. They're providing a service, but do I tip them? Absolutely not! So why is it when you get a tan, or have your hair or nails done, a tip is expected? You ask what the fee is, they provide a service you pay the price and get out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Cruisen' Posted March 9, 2006 #23 Share Posted March 9, 2006 I agree. I always give a tip because it's expected, but I think like you do. You pay what they ask, why do they expect a tip? They should do a good job if they want you to come back!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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