How much do you tip a guide?

[Dobe Mejuwa]

From a guide: Normally it is customary to tip a guide 10-15%. Here is how I look at it from a guide's point of view:

If you can afford the tip you should do so...no we are not waitresses but it has been a custom to tip hunting and fishing guides since there were such folks. Most of us guides depend on the tips to pay some of our expenses so we can keep our costs down for the clients. Now, I am a firm believer that if the guide has not earned the tip, they should not be tipped....earning is not based on how many fish or how big are the fish you catch...guides are not gods...we can't control the weather, the fish or your ability. We can however, work hard to put you on fish and try to teach you as much as we can in the short time we are on the water together. So if you feel the guide has worked hard to get you on fish and/or taught you something about the type fishing you are doing so you can later do it on your own...you should tip them.

Do I think someone is cheap if they do not tip?...actually I figure it is one of the following:

1. They are not satisfied with the services they received.
2. They are ignorant of the fact they are expected by custom to tip a guide.
3. They cannot afford to tip.
4. They are cheap. (Yes, I tip my barber)

So Dave how much do you tip your car salesman when he spends 3 hours on the lot getting the right truck and terms then countless hours after that resolving issues, and assisting with service? If 15 % seems fair to you I look forward to helping you buy your next $60,000 Ford Super Duty 4x4

[Dave Stewart]

So Dave how much do you tip your car salesman when he spends 3 hours on the lot getting the right truck and terms then countless hours after that resolving issues, and assisting with service? If 15 % seems fair to you I look forward to helping you buy your next $60,000 Ford Super Duty 4x4

I have tipped and still do many folks that provide me good service..ie...barber, mailman, delivery persons, waiters and waitresses, plumbers, electricians and many more....but I would not consider tipping a car salesman any more than I would consider tipping a prostitute as I know their goal is to see just how much money they can screw me out of.

[stripernut1]

I have tipped and still do many folks that provide me good service..ie...barber, mailman, delivery persons, waiters and waitresses, plumbers, electricians and many more....but I would not consider tipping a car salesman any more than I would consider tipping a prostitute as I know their goal is to see just how much money they can screw me out of.

And that is CHECKMATE!!! lol

[GeoFisher]

I have tipped and still do many folks that provide me good service..ie...barber, mailman, delivery persons, waiters and waitresses, plumbers, electricians and many more....but I would not consider tipping a car salesman any more than I would consider tipping a prostitute as I know their goal is to see just how much money they can screw me out of.

hahahahahha........awesome Answer.