There are spas everywhere now. Just wondering do you give tips if you have some body massage or facial etc. If yes, how much is the norm? Thank you.
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Thanks Cara and Mango. I do normally give $100, just want to know if this is appropriate.
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How about body massage which cost 250HKD per hour. So how much tips is appropriate?
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crj
20 yrs ago
If it is in a salon/shop I give about HKD20 for a manicure or pedicure or massage. About 10% of the cost.
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wow, my whole 45 minutes at the spa for a body massage only costs me $ 100.... can't imagine paying $ 100 for a tip.... I can get another 45 minutes massage.
my massage therapist doesn't expect tips. Now and then I bring her goodies, and souvenirs if I travel... but that's it.
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Thanks all for sharing. My husband gave me a spa treat for an hour body massage that cost about $500 not long ago. I thought my therapist really did a good job, I wasn't sure how much to give as this is my first time to have a massage at the spa in Hongkong, so I just gave her $100. At first, she refused but I insisted. When I was at the spa in other country like Bali or recently we travelled to Cebu in a 5 stars hotel, I gave about US$10-15. But at those places the living standard is much lower than HKG. So just want to gather some info, if the tips that I gave was appropriate. As for me, I'm more than happy to give HK$100. Thank you once again for sharing....
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No on ementioned not to be confused when Service Charges are added to your tabs. Services Charges (often 10&), I've come to understand, are NOT tips given to the Service Staff.
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crj
20 yrs ago
My hair cuts are about 800 too, and I tip 20 for the hair washer as they earn very little.
I now also tip 100 for the hair dresser, but I have been going to her for 8 years, and do this out of loyalty. I did not do this at first, and if I just got a random hair cut for 800 I would tip 20-50.
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