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Originally Posted by GGG
I think you have a few options
1) Quit tipping for a medical service
2) Mention it in passing like I’ve never seen tax on the tip portion are you sure that’s right? It’s probably an issue with their POS system because they use something for the medical field and not the restaurant field so see point 1. The massage place my wife goes to does this as well.
3)Let it go, despite the principle that bugs you this “gouging” of less than 1%. Your talking 25-50 cents. You probably wasted more value typing your post and looking up the rules on the internet then you will ever recover from no tax on tips.
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All great points. My problem is I'm a rule-follower (most of the time), so when I see someone breaking certain rules that I have to follow it really gets on my nerves. It's why I also get really annoyed at bad driving - I have been a professional driver in the past and know that the rules make things move smoother for everyone. Seeing someone knowingly flaunt breaking them pisses me off, but that's my issue to deal with I guess. But you're right - it's note really worth my time in the end.
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Originally Posted by calgarygeologist
Tipping for massages is sort of a grey area. I understand tipping a hairdresser/stylist so if the massage is at a salon and spa business it might be common and acceptable to tip for a massage. If the massage is at a physio or clinic i see no point in tipping. A massage parlour is a weird in between.
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This is true. BUT - I had been having some very painful issues with my feet and recently found a very qualified therapist at this location who is incredible. I've had I'm sure hundreds of massages over the years and she is by far the best. I don't know how much she makes, but I want to make sure she knows I appreciate the work and training she has put in that allows her to make my life better. I will definitely tip for that in this case.