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Its hard to put a finger on the concept of tipping culture.
In and of itself, it sounds like a pretty good idea that rewards honest and hard work.
So, apparently car repair shop mechanics can also be tipped for their work.
This is what I used to think until my parents were visiting me and their air conditioning broke.
And he comes back with the keys, about to walk over to where the car is.
And hes kind of distraught, which is not like him.
And hes like, I always tip, but Im confused.
And Im like, What?
What are you talking about?
Hes like, I literally just paid, I dont know, 500 bucks to have my car fixed.
And then the guy swivels (at the car mechanic!)
the screen around and is like, You want to tip 20%, 25%, 30%?
Are we tipping car mechanics now?
and I was like, No, were definitely not tipping car mechanics now.
At least not that I know about.
Yeah, I dont know.
I think thats pushing it.
Specifically, whether car mechanics ought to be tipped.
For the record, he always tips.
But this was confusingare we tipping car mechanics now?
Not that she knows about.
But she did think that this whole tipping thing was pushing it.
And if the stare-down is real, then there is no other way than to just ignore it.
The only problem with, say, teachers is the execution: who tips you, let alone how?
Do you need one of those card readers and an iPad for that?
Mostly its because theyre simply not used to it.
So, there isnt really a dire need for tips at this point.
But, some folks want to reward a job well done, and so tipping happens.
Also, it feels more appropriate to tip during certain times of the year, like the holidays.
Even more so if you have a good relationship with the mechanic.
Considering all of this, what are your thoughts on tipping?
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