Chris10 Posted May 30, 2005 Share Posted May 30, 2005 Hi,Sorry if this is in wrong forum! Can anyone tell me who I do/do not tip for their dervices in France? Do I tip hairdressers, postma, binman etc?Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val_2 Posted May 30, 2005 Share Posted May 30, 2005 Well for a start off you probably won't see your binmen or postman very much anyway and tipping them is not the norm.We never have the same crew here anyway and I wouldn't get up at 6.00am to give them money. Christmas is another story when the postman,firemen and any other public service may call on your home to sell you a calendar for which you should buy and not be a cheapskate with your contributions either especially the pompiers. Hairdressers yes you can tip,usually a few euros but ours is a lone worker/owner and dosn't accept tips. You will normally see a little pot near the till for tips but if you are not happy,then no.Its a case of using your intelligence really and if you are happy with a service then show it,but again,public workers are not usually tipped like restaurant staff or hairdressers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tourangelle Posted May 30, 2005 Share Posted May 30, 2005 I wont be buying the calendar from the binmen this year, as they are currently on strike. Again. Appart from the end of year calendars I have found that French people do pretty much the same as British people. I don't personally tip my hairdresser, but then I didn't in the UK either. However, I never tip a taxi driver, whereas I probably would in the UK. They are so expensive here and generally I feel like they are always out to get that extra euro. I suppose I would tell one to keep the change if I came across a pleasant one who didn't take me all around the houses. However this is yet to happen... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris10 Posted May 30, 2005 Author Share Posted May 30, 2005 Thanks for your speedy replies! What about beauty salon, shops and taxis? Do you do any annual tipping? I would like as much info as possible before the move!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz Posted May 30, 2005 Share Posted May 30, 2005 As I understand it a service charge should be included in your bill and there is no need to tip anyone. I would not normally do it unless something special has happened, like the day I was 20 minutes late for the hairdresser and she fitted me in anyway. In shops it would be very rare, I can only think of one occasion when we had a salesman who was particularly helpful with loading the car, over and above what one could normally expect.When the fire brigade etc come round with their calendars I would find it really hard to refuse and I am lucky that it is only the fireman and not other services that turn up every year.As for beauty salons and taxis, my first comment applies.Liz (29) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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