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04-14-2007, 12:18 PM
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Is it customary to tip the cable guy?
I don't know what's expected nowadays. I'm getting old.
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04-14-2007, 12:20 PM
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Lifer
Join Date: Jan 2001
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Is it customary to tip the cable guy?
only if she's hot and offers free services.
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04-14-2007, 12:20 PM
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Lifer
Join Date: Nov 2001
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Is it customary to tip the cable guy?
no, unless he does something special and doesn't charge you.
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04-14-2007, 12:21 PM
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Lifer
Join Date: Feb 2003
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Is it customary to tip the cable guy?
Soon enough, we'll be tipping at Mcdonald's 
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04-14-2007, 12:22 PM
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Diamond Member
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Location: Boston, MA
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Is it customary to tip the cable guy?
Not that I have ever heard of.
edit: with the obvious exception if they give you stuff for free as mentioned above.
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04-14-2007, 12:23 PM
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Is it customary to tip the cable guy?
Do you tip the Postman?
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04-14-2007, 12:26 PM
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Diamond Member
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Is it customary to tip the cable guy?
If he just does the standard install I wouldn't bother ... only tip him if he goes above & beyond whats to be expected.
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04-14-2007, 03:35 PM
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Golden Member
Join Date: Oct 2001
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Is it customary to tip the cable guy?
I'd offer him a drink, at most, unless he has to do some hardcore wiring (installing wires through the wall, for example).
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04-14-2007, 03:38 PM
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Diamond Member
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Is it customary to tip the cable guy?
I wouldn't, they are doing their job- not providing you with something other than what they get paid to do.
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04-14-2007, 03:39 PM
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Lifer
Join Date: Jul 2001
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Is it customary to tip the cable guy?
They're paid based on the assumption that they dont get tips, so no, i dont tip them
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04-14-2007, 03:49 PM
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Is it customary to tip the cable guy?
Some folks may do that so they leave these out of the line. 
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04-14-2007, 04:36 PM
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Golden Member
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Is it customary to tip the cable guy?
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Steven: I have this friend and he gave his cable guy $50 and then he got all the movie channels for free. You ever hear of anything like that?
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04-14-2007, 05:02 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2004
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Is it customary to tip the cable guy?
They don't take tips. I told the cable guy he could keep the pen I lent him one time, but he said "No, it could be considered a tip".
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04-14-2007, 05:29 PM
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Diamond Member
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Is it customary to tip the cable guy?
tip the cable guy? lol...
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04-14-2007, 06:01 PM
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Golden Member
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Is it customary to tip the cable guy?
Why would you tip a person that is already making 15 - 20 per hour?
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04-14-2007, 06:01 PM
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Lifer
Join Date: Apr 2004
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Is it customary to tip the cable guy?
Unless he goes out of his way to do something for you, I wouldn't think so. If it's a standard installation, he'll be happy enough with his regular pay. If it's a service call and he's there for a long time, you might want to consider a tip. If he helps you out with your sound system or something similar, something he didn't HAVE to do. Yeah you should probably consider a tip.
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04-14-2007, 06:03 PM
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Diamond Member
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Lancaster, KY
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Is it customary to tip the cable guy?
Dude!
This is ATOT!
You tip no one, anywhere, anytime, for anything!
Especially Waitresses and Pizza Delivery folks.
Personally, I will tip just about anyone if: they go above & beyond what is required, they are exceptionally efficient at what they do, or if the do an extra good job.
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04-14-2007, 06:31 PM
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Diamond Member
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Is it customary to tip the cable guy?
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Originally posted by: gwlam12
I don't know what's expected nowadays. I'm getting old.
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no, im pretty sure they get paid more than $2.13 a hour from their employer
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04-14-2007, 06:37 PM
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Diamond Member
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Is it customary to tip the cable guy?
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Originally posted by: gwlam12
I don't know what's expected nowadays. I'm getting old.
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no, im pretty sure they get paid more than $2.13 a hour from their employer
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Yeah, a little over 10x that amount, actually.
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04-14-2007, 09:56 PM
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Golden Member
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Amsterdam, NY
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Is it customary to tip the cable guy?
Well, As a satellite installer I can tell you that we appreciate tips, by the time we pay for gas and supplies most are making around minimum wage, sometimes less depending on gas prices
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04-14-2007, 09:58 PM
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Lifer
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Ohio
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Is it customary to tip the cable guy?
Tipping the cable guy is not nice! If the cows don't like it, why would he?
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04-14-2007, 10:02 PM
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Lifer
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Bronx, NY
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Is it customary to tip the cable guy?
<-- was a Southern Manhattan NYC Time Warner Cable tech for 5 years
Before 9/11 I used to average ~100/day in tips, after 9/11, less than that in a week. I miss those days. Yes, it's nice to tip a cable guy, but it isn't necessary. I used to hate when I went the extra mile for some people and didn't get a single penny though. Many people will act like they are gonna tip you, and then stiff you...lol
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04-14-2007, 11:12 PM
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Lifer
Join Date: Apr 2000
Posts: 12,336
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Is it customary to tip the cable guy?
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Originally posted by: Sentinel
I wouldn't, they are doing their job- not providing you with something other than what they get paid to do.
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How does that differ from waiters?
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04-14-2007, 11:17 PM
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Lifer
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: duh, winning!
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Is it customary to tip the cable guy?
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Originally posted by: redly1
Quote:
Originally posted by: Sentinel
I wouldn't, they are doing their job- not providing you with something other than what they get paid to do.
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How does that differ from waiters?
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lol
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04-14-2007, 11:20 PM
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Lifer
Join Date: Jan 2000
Posts: 11,954
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Is it customary to tip the cable guy?
Quote:
Originally posted by: redly1
Quote:
Originally posted by: Sentinel
I wouldn't, they are doing their job- not providing you with something other than what they get paid to do.
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How does that differ from waiters?
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Funny. But you know waiters aren't paid solely by the restaurant to do what they do. Most of their income comes from tips.
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