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Who to Tip?

msmith1983msmith1983 member
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in Michigan-Lansing
Does anyone know what is proper etiquette in tipping vendors? officiants? bands? string quartets?

What if you are paying an outrageous price for them anyways? Still tip?
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Re: Who to Tip?

  • gailpetegailpete member
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    edited December 2011
    Generally the rule of thumb is you tip someone if they don't actually own the business.  For example, if your photographer owns their own studio, no tip is required. If he is a staff photographer that works for someone else, then you tip him (or her).

    Check your contracts first though, to make sure the tip isn't already included in the price.
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  • emarston1emarston1 member
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    edited December 2011
    Ditto Gail.  Definitely check your contracts to see if a tip is included (especially with your limo and venue.)

    While the general rule is you don't have to tip someone who owns the business (because they keep the profits), you certainly can.  If a vendor went above and beyond, it certainly would be nice to receive a tip.
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  • msmith1983msmith1983 member
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    edited December 2011
    thanks for the comments :)
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