Is it customary to tip the cable guy?

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thepd7

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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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Lifer
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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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ungsunghero

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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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Sentinel

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I wouldn't, they are doing their job- not providing you with something other than what they get paid to do.
 
Mo0o

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They're paid based on the assumption that they dont get tips, so no, i dont tip them
 
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mercanucaribe

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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".
 
mobobuff

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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.
 
jupiter57

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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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miri

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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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Praetor

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Originally posted by: miri
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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WTT0001

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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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amdhunter

amdhunter

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<-- 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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RU482

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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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Pacfanweb

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Originally posted by: redly1
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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