I certainly agree Cliff. Tipping should be a personal choice and personally if I get the slightest impression from anyone that they expect a tip, they definitely won't get one - I hate presumption. Anyone who goes above and beyond or who is extremely professional, efficient or extra helpful I may tip but they're also the people that don't expect it because they think they're just doing their job in the first place. Good manners and polite service shouldn't be tipped I feel, simply because it's part of the job description eh? I don't tip someone for doing what they should be doing anyway. And it works the opposite way as well, if someone doesn't do what they're supposed to be doing or the product or service isn't up to scratch they can expect to hear about it from me - politely of course.
So, for me, it's a personal choice. And Meadow, you really shouldn't allow anyone to make you feel bad for not giving them a tip, as I say it's your choice. YOU and yours work hard for the money that's in your wallet and YOU nd yours decide whom you share it with. Anyone who tries to take that choice from you with expectation, definitely shouldn't be tipped because they're not respecting your freedom of choice. Simple
