Tipping a cable tv installer

nicoleabraira · 01-25-2006, 02:38 PM

I read that I don't need to tip cable guys in general, but these guys have been here for at least an hour and they're having to climb up into the attic. It seems like a big job. Is that just part of their normal duties or should I consider tipping? I offered a beverage already. Thanks!

Radu · 01-25-2006, 03:58 PM

It sounds like normal duties, to me. Tipping would be very polite, and a good way to compensate them for going above and beyond their duties, but it's not your obligation.

nicoleabraira · 01-25-2006, 04:00 PM

Thanks Radu! I just realized I posted this in the wrong forum. Well, I'm new :?

jamesglewisf · 01-25-2006, 11:44 PM

Welcome aboard. I'm not sure they're allowed to accept tips. There are too many opportunities for people to ask for free service, etc. A soda would be appreciated, I'm sure.

Dude111 · 11-18-2006, 12:40 AM

I always try to give repair people,etc a soda or something (Over the summer i saw some ppl working outside our house,i gave them some soda,water,etc)

Its hard to do what they do and every little bit helps

lise · 09-15-2009, 05:10 PM

I once tipped the cable tv guy $50. It was pouring outside and he went on our roof anyway. I was so afraid he was going to fall off the roof.

jamesglewisf · 09-15-2009, 05:17 PM

It wasn't necessary, but I'm sure they really appreciated it. That's just part of their job.

This isn't the same thing, but I used to tip valet parking guys more when it was raining. Then they told me they loved the rain because more people use valet parking when it rains.

Dude111 · 09-15-2009, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lise

I once tipped the cable tv guy $50. It was pouring outside and he went on our roof anyway. I was so afraid he was going to fall off the roof.

Welcome to the site!

That was nice of you

01-25-2006, 02:38 PM	#1
nicoleabraira Smart Feller Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 4	Tipping a cable tv installer I read that I don't need to tip cable guys in general, but these guys have been here for at least an hour and they're having to climb up into the attic. It seems like a big job. Is that just part of their normal duties or should I consider tipping? I offered a beverage already. Thanks!

01-25-2006, 03:58 PM	#2
Radu Pretentious Intellectual Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: BYU Posts: 688	It sounds like normal duties, to me. Tipping would be very polite, and a good way to compensate them for going above and beyond their duties, but it's not your obligation. __________________

01-25-2006, 11:44 PM	#4
jamesglewisf Doofus Maximus Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Texas Posts: 8,138	Welcome aboard. I'm not sure they're allowed to accept tips. There are too many opportunities for people to ask for free service, etc. A soda would be appreciated, I'm sure. __________________ Jim Lewis - Admin Tipping Etiquette Dining Etiquette JamesGLewis.com iPhone Tip Guide Movies Without Nudity.com To BE or not to BE

09-15-2009, 05:17 PM	#7
jamesglewisf Doofus Maximus Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Texas Posts: 8,138	It wasn't necessary, but I'm sure they really appreciated it. That's just part of their job. This isn't the same thing, but I used to tip valet parking guys more when it was raining. Then they told me they loved the rain because more people use valet parking when it rains. __________________ Jim Lewis - Admin Tipping Etiquette Dining Etiquette JamesGLewis.com iPhone Tip Guide Movies Without Nudity.com To BE or not to BE

01-25-2006, 04:00 PM	#3
nicoleabraira Smart Feller Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 4	Thanks Radu! I just realized I posted this in the wrong forum. Well, I'm new :?

11-18-2006, 12:40 AM	#5
Dude111 An Awesome Dude Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2,337	I always try to give repair people,etc a soda or something (Over the summer i saw some ppl working outside our house,i gave them some soda,water,etc) Its hard to do what they do and every little bit helps

09-15-2009, 05:10 PM	#6
lise Smart Feller Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1	I once tipped the cable tv guy $50. It was pouring outside and he went on our roof anyway. I was so afraid he was going to fall off the roof.