Another tipping issue!

[thehen]

Okay .......... I'm one of those people who book independent tours while cruising. On most occasions, our small travelling group gets a better product at a reduced cost. I use these boards and research our prospective guides, and have always had a good result. My question is 'how do you handle tipping a guide/driver if he is the owner of the business"? I was always under the impression that an employee of a business is tipped for service, but an owner is not. Does anyone have any thoughts regarding this?? What exactly are the expectations of an owner/operator?

[sira3]

I would tip the owner the same as I would tip anyone else. they are doing the same service and would appreciate the tip as well. When you tip some one you are saying they did a good job.

[PhoenixCruiser]

I would tip the owner the same as I would tip anyone else. they are doing the same service and would appreciate the tip as well. When you tip some one you are saying they did a good job.

 

Agreed!

 

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[ddonalds]

Totally agreed. The "owner don't tip" philosophy doesn't really work anymore. Even my hairdresser and nail person (both are owners) truly appreciate the tips.... For services - I say pay for quality service!!:D