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Old 09-26-2006, 10:53 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Hey guys. I have the chance to see an ART therapist in a couple weeks, which I'm excited about. Anyway, I was wondering if this was one of those services that require a tip and if so, how much?
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Old 09-26-2006, 11:22 AM   #2 (permalink)
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I only think a tip is required if you get a happy ending.

It's kinda like tipping your doctor. He\she may think it's cool, but a tip isn't really expected. An open hand slap on the ass and a "good job" is normally enough.
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Interesting. I have never heard of tipping a health professional before.
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Old 09-26-2006, 11:39 AM   #4 (permalink)
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I've been wondering the same thing about a massage. Have heard arguments for both for and against.
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Old 09-26-2006, 12:27 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Well I suppose I can just ask the ART person if it's customary...

Gobbla - you tip your doctor? I had no idea people did that. Maybe that's why my current dr. is kind of a jerk - she was waiting on a little extra cash and all she got was a handshake...
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Skim- I think gobbla is trying to say that tipping your ART guy is a nice thing to do, but is also unnecessary... just like tipping your doctor.
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I've been wondering the same thing about a massage. Have heard arguments for both for and against.
I'm pretty sure that your average masseusse expects a tip. My wife got me a massage for our anniversary and the giftcard specifies that gratuity is included in the price that she paid.
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Skim- I think gobbla is trying to say that tipping your ART guy is a nice thing to do, but is also unnecessary... just like tipping your doctor.
LOL...I can't believe I read G's post so seriously. If you hadn't told me, I would've probably offered up a little something and that smack on the ass! Thanks. You just saved an ART therapist's behind...and probably mine too!
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Well I suppose I can just ask the ART person if it's customary...

Gobbla - you tip your doctor? I had no idea people did that. Maybe that's why my current dr. is kind of a jerk - she was waiting on a little extra cash and all she got was a handshake...
only if I get the "happy ending"
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I'm pretty sure that your average masseusse expects a tip. My wife got me a massage for our anniversary and the giftcard specifies that gratuity is included in the price that she paid.
That's what I thought as well, however one time I tried to tip the masseuse and she refused to take it. Her argument being that she was a licensed massage therapist and then she asked me if I would tip a chiropractor, physical therapist or dentist.

oh yeah... and to the original poster: I've been getting a.r.t. treatments on and off for years and have never seen anyone tip them (though my guy is a chiropractor as well).
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I'm pretty sure that your average masseusse expects a tip. My wife got me a massage for our anniversary and the giftcard specifies that gratuity is included in the price that she paid.
How much did the massage cost?
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I'm not exactly sure, but $80 covered the massage and gratuity.
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My apologies to all you ART and massage professionals, but if that was a two hour session (likely a one hour) that's still $40/hr, twice what I make. And if it was a one hour session, that more than 4 x what I make.

I could never rationalize a tip for that kind of wage.
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Every business person I know appreciates a nice hand written thank you, all you normally hear are the complaints. Referrals are nice too.
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Every business person I know appreciates a nice hand written thank you, all you normally hear are the complaints. Referrals are nice too.
That's a great idea, Bill! I'll be sure to remember that for other services as well!
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Why don't you ask Mr. Hartman since he actually does ART stuff....

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Why don't you ask Mr. Hartman since he actually does ART stuff....

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I wouldn't tip. Typical ART guys (or ladies to be politically correct) are Chiro's and I would never normally tip a doctor. Its pretty different then massage and is billed differently.

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Gobbla, everytime you post something I hear Dale Gribble saying it. Needless to say, everytime you post I bust up laughing. Thanks!
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You put your feet shoulder width apart with your head half way between the front hock and the rib cage. It's a 32-Belly Option on two. Hut, Hut!!

Wait a minute, not that type of tipping...OK...nevermind.
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