Tipping while using a gift certificate

[KatieViolet]

I got a certificate for a mani-pedi for Christmas. I always get nervous using these because I'm not sure how to deal with the tip. It cost around $25 And I was thinking of tipping $5. Is that too much? I never know if I should just hand it to the girl before I walk to the counter to pay with my gift certificate or wait to give it then to be passed on. I feel like its always awkward! How do you handle the actual giving of the tip?

 

[hand]

I usually give them cash. But make sure you have it out before you have your nails done so you don't ruin your manicure. $5 sounds good to me because it is 20%. That is a great price for a mani/pedi. Have fun!

 

[trishg1]

I tip about 20%. The other night we were at Olive Garden. The entire meal was covered by the combination of gift cards, with a couple bucks left over. I asked the server if she could take the remainder of the card as her tip and combine it with the cash I was also leaving. There is no shame in asking how to do it, as long as you are tipping.

 

[BioAdoptMom3]

20% or $5 cash is good and pay it when you are leaving and paying with your gift card.

Nancy

 

[Linda/OH]

tipping with gift cert.

On the other hand, since the service was free for you due to the gift, a larger tip would also be super kind My daughter pointed this out to me from a server/waitress point of view. Also, handing it in cash is the best way.