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Originally Posted by Elaine Benise

I took Li in to get groomed for the first time. This lady came recommended by a friend. She works out of her home. When I picked Lilah up, I asked her what I owed her (she did a GREAT job, by the way - exactly what I wanted). She told me so I wrote her a check for that amount.

Just now it dawned on me - should I have tipped??? She used to work out of the vet clinic that we go to and when I took Leo there for grooming, I tipped her. But this is out of her house now and she's on her own, so is a tip necessary?? I'm starting to feel really bad that I didn't tip her and I should have. And now when I take Lilah in there next time, will she mangle her as a payback??

I only tip if I like what they did- I dont take mine to the groomers but that is with everything else. If they are friendly and did a good job I will tip, if not I just pay the price of the service!