Anonymous wrote:TIP stands for "To Ensure Prompt Service"

Looks like another person randomly heard something from someone and took it for gospel... At least google something before you start saying stupid stuff.

So glad I live in the UK, it's not expected to tip anyone unless they give you a really excellent service, not even waitresses.

I don't think it's fair that people should feel like they MUST pay extra on top, as mentioned by someone else, people do choose their job and they are getting paid for it. If it's that bad change it, don't ask for sympathy!

$10 - no more. They get a salary. They dont need handouts

How much do you tip a doctor or nurse being paid $50 to $90 per hour! ? gimme strength I'm the guy with the sole muscles wishing I was earning that much..

$5-10 is plenty

It makes no sense to not tip the owner they have to pay all the overhead costs for the business. I agree with the 10-20% range.

Plumber^

Wow I came here to figure it out myself and seeing therapists complaining about making 30% of 120 dollars plus tips is disturbing. That's $36 dollars a hour before tip......you should be grateful for what you receive....not complaining it's not enough is kinda disturbing.

For those getting $16 a hour but their spa is collecting $120 the ownership is screwing you not the clients. Take it up with them.


As for the dirty people comments...you have the right to refuse service.

The people sweat while getting a massage comments. That's like a plumper complaining they have to deal with shit, kinda ignorant don't you think?

Just wow...I know soldiers/police and firefighters that make less than that.

Just sad.

what if I have a coupon for 1/2 off. Do I tip off the full price or my price??

Anonymous wrote:I am a massage therapist and contrary to popular belief we do not make that much money!!! mostly it's a percentage of commission, we rely on your tips for an hour service 20$ is good. Anything 10$ and under you should just keep for
Yourself it's almost an insult!

"An Insult"???? Tell me where you work so I won't go there...

I provide a service for my clients and no one tips me. I chose my work, I don't expect tips and I still feed my children. If you can't feed your children then don't have any.

Depends, see here: http://blog.serenityholisticmassage.biz/2013/03/should-you-tip-massage-therapist.html

Here is information on how mach masseuse earn:
http://www.healthcare-salaries.com/therapists/massage-therapist-salary

Keep in mind that is usually an either 1 or 2 year program. The salary is a decent return on the investment.

Anonymous wrote:Just the tip.

Yea. Never paying for it and the whole thing. Never the whole thing. Just the tip.

Just the tip.

Massage therapist don't get that much. Owner get most of the fee. I chip 20% because I really appreciate what they do.

It just get too expensive. I consider this as therapy... like physical therapy.