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[eyeball_kid]

You do realize that a good chunk of the price you pay for your haircut goes to the people that own the shop, right? Each barber/stylist generally rents a chair. Tipping has long been standard in the hair industry already, Mr. Pink.

 

[hollomat]

Not tipping your barber is embarrassing because you should tip. Im sure they can't stand you there.

 

[blame space]

https://youtu.be/x2kC-ujLMwM

 

[dr3upmushroom]

Be a man next time and look him in the eyes when you click no tip.

 

[thecouncil]

I have a no-tip policy for hair cutters because I don't want to enable tips becoming an obligatory thing for the hair industry...

I smiled.

So righteous.

 

[Omadahl]

Come on man. You know those chain cut barbers aren't getting paid much. I always tip $5 even though my cut takes 10 minutes. I appreciate the service and that this poor lady had to listen to me make small talk the entire time.

 

[SatoAilDarko]

I go to bloody Mastercuts and always tip generously.

 

[Count Dookkake]

Not tipping won't help change the system, but that's a solid attempt at rationalizing being a cheapskate.

 

[Malo]

The type of barbershop that uses an app to pay barbers sounds like the type of barbershop that would open up across the street from Ice Cube's barbershop in Barbershop 2.

Lmao

My barbershop doesn't even accept credit cards.

 

[tbm24]

I've never been to a barbershop that wasn't cash only. Also not tipping someone you're continually trusting with your hair sounds like a bad idea.

 

[GitarooMan]

Sorry to inform you, but tipping barbers is about as 'mandatory' as tipping waiters or delivery people.

Exactly

 

[superdeluxe]

So glad I live in Korea where tipping isn't a thing.



Back in the US, I was never asked to tip my hair cut lady. Never even realized that was a thing.

No one ever asks you for a tip.

 

[Forearm Star]

I regularly over tip my barber.
The fuck is wrong with you? This person is grooming you, not handing you a premade sandwich.

 

[big ander]

Your plan to keep tipping barbers from being standard failed like...decades ago

Those numbers seem off tho, I think of 10-15% as the range for haircuts

 

[Quick]

I can understand not tipping for bad service and you didn't like your haircut. But you frequent this place...that's pretty odd.

Tipping culture is weird already, but if you're a regular, it would indicate that you prefer their services at the very least. Throw in a couple of bucks to show some appreciation, I say.

Anyway, you're a cheapskate, OP. God damn.

Just remember:

 

[More_Badass]

I've been going to the same barber for 20 years. I'm 25

Not tipping a barber if you're a regular is like unthinkable

 

[rainking187]

I have a no-tip policy for hair cutters because I don't want to enable tips becoming an obligatory thing for the hair industry, like restaurants.

You're a little late. It's pretty much been an obligatory thing for a long time.

 

[hipbabboom]

That's the point OP. You're being bullied into giving up your money with shame. You did nothing wrong. Remember you are giving the person money to begin with for a service -- their not the proxy to someone else whose actually doing the work whose getting paid. If they wanted more then they should have charged you more... what the fuck kind of bullshit is that anyway -- this isn't rational human behavior; nothing about it makes any sense. Good on you for not being a sucker.

If my barber wasn't cash only, I'd do this too

Spoiler

...no I won't, it's to fucking embarrassing

!

 

[newdayrocks]

$10 tip every time I get my $20 haircut. Means way more to the young woman who keeps me looking great than it does to me.

 

[Slayven]

The type of barbershop that uses an app to pay barbers sounds like the type of barbershop that would open up across the street from Ice Cube's barbershop in Barbershop 2.

You killing me slate, you killing me. I bet he doesn't even politely listen to the Hook Up Man peddle his wares

 

[pirateluigi]

Barbers typically make peanuts for each cut. They depend on tips.

Unless they mess your hair up, tip your barber.

 

[George Washington]

you should be ashamed of yourself

This.

 

[StopMakingSense]

I don't think the OP knows they aren't regular employees with a set wage. Often independent contractors who have to rent their chairs from the shop. The tips become a huge portion of their actual take home.

 

[Chezzymann]

Its normal to tip a barber but I don't like how its becoming more common at fast food restaraunts to have a tip option at the register

 

[SalvaPot]

Haircut is one of the few things I allow tips.

 

[Joyful]

I respect you OP
tipping is BS
but when presented with a situation this awkward even i would have tipped
thats why I respect your commitment

 

[TheClimaxan]

Yep. Tip that barber. Shame.

 

[HariKari]

I have a no-tip policy for hair cutters because I don't want to enable tips becoming an obligatory thing for the hair industry, like restaurants.

It's already a thing and you're not changing the world.

PS. Food trucks do this too, but I feel way less awkward about it since...why the fuck would I tip a food truck?

Good service.

 

[Astral Dog]

If you're in the US, tip is expected for barbers.

Thats super weird

 

[daffy]

Always tip generously. Its not only good karma, but it always brighten someones day when they deserve it. At least the way i see it.

Daddy Warbucks over here

 

[Nabs]

The type of barbershop that uses an app to pay barbers sounds like the type of barbershop that would open up across the street from Ice Cube's barbershop in Barbershop 2.

 

[HeartlessNobody213]

Not for me, I always tip him the middle percentage.

 

[Aaronology]

I've been going to the same barber for 20 years. I'm 25

Not tipping a barber if you're a regular is like unthinkable

For real. This thread reminded me I forgot to tip the last time I got a cut because we were busy chatting. And now I feel awful. Like, earnestly and legitimately embarrassed. I don't see how the OP even feels good about their hair afterwards.

 

[TheCochese]

It's not a no tipping policy, it's a cheap ass policy.

You ain't changing shit. Tip yo barber.

 

[Jeffolation]

Just cut your own hair.

 

[Black_Red]

First, It's so weird to me that people tip barbers.
Second, Are those normal prices for haircuts in USA? or only in the more expensive barbers?, I usually pay 2500 CLP (3.87 USD ) on a random store near my house, but the most I've payed was like 8 USD :s

 

[HariKari]

Daddy Warbucks over here

You get what you pay for if you frequent a place. They know.

 

[Subpar Scrub]

Dude I live in Australia where tipping isn't a thing EVER and I still tip my barber. He does good shit.

I'd never tip a cab or restaurant though. Mainly because their salaries are fair.

 

[TheOMan]

This thread is not going to go well for you OP. And it shouldn't. Tip your barber man.

 

[Trouble]

I tip my barber with an angry handy.

Spoiler

I cut my own hair.

 

[Archaix]

Just cut your own hair.

Or maybe you can try this crazy concept of paying somebody the fucking price on the sign for a service they agreed to offer for that price.

 

[AxeMan]

The States has one messed up service economy.

 

[Unknown Soldier]

Troll threads are the best threads

 

[Jedi2016]

I pay for the haircut, I tip for the conversation. Usually always a few bucks.

 

[I Stalk Alone]

I pay 75 for a haircut as it is. I would require some other services if you wanted me to tip.

 

[Gamer @ Heart]

Fucking stupid thing to take a stand against.

You deserve all the shame you feel

 

[blame space]

irrespective of whether or not it effects your haircut, you should feel like an asshole. twice, if you're paying with a cellphone.

but it's a troll thread.

 

[metalslimer]

i was shocked when i found out barber tipping was a thing

 

[HIGH DEF JEFF]

Who pays for a cut with a debit card?
My guy charges 12 bucks..I had him a 20 and tell him Ill see him in two weeks.

 

[Acinixys]

Tipping if for suckers

Like, do firefighters get tipped for saving children from burning buildings?

No

So why would I ever tip a waiter.

My views on this are very black and white