I had a regular client today who's matter-of-fact about massage. When I ask her how it was, she always replies, "Okay." Not effusive at all, in other words.
It was an fifty-minute prenatal massage, and as she left, she handed me a sealed tip envelope. After escorting her to the front desk and flipping my room, I headed back to the breakroom to get my purse so I could go have lunch. I remembered the tip envelope I had stuffed into my pocket and decided now would be a perfect time to transfer the cash to my wallet. I unfolded the envelope and saw this written on the back:
"HOLY SHIT! SHE TIPPED ME A HUNDRED!"
Everyone in the breakroom crowded around me to marvel at my client's generosity. Ben Franklin was never so fawned over in real life!
All I can say is my client's getting a big hug from me the next time I see her. What a classy lady.
8 comments:
That is so cool.
I'm not Rockefeller by any means but I usually tip my massage therapists 25% and, for the holidays, I double it. Wish that I had more to share but I definitely want them to know that I appreciate them being such a crucial part of my wellness "team."
I would be a stressed out mess without massage therapy...
Can I borrow $50?
Well done Lady! :-)
It proves two things: She is a nice person, and you're an excellent therapist. Well done!
You have to love appreciation. Some people cannot say it in words, but in deeds.
leaperman
I got a much-needed pre-surgery pedicure yesterday and she gave me an incredible foot/lower leg massage. It felt amazing. I now feel a bit of an underachiever for tipping her $20, but she looked so surprised and delighted. I think I'm going to do that from now on. They work very hard and I know they wait on a lot of little old ladies on limited income who think $2 is adequate.
I'm glad you were tipped well, darling, and you definitely deserve it.
/heh/ understated New Englander
'Drea, I need a massage so badly. I know, I know, "Physician, heal thyself!" *sigh*
Msgt B, the money is already gone, for groceries to feed my voracious children! Sorry.
Thank you, NFO!
Thank you very much, Jim!
leaperman, that's a very good point. I try to keep that in mind, but it's tough sometimes.
Phlegmmy, a twenty-dollar tip for a pedicure is excellent! I'm sure your nail technician appreciated it greatly.
be603, it takes some getting used to around here. I'm used to much more effusive clients. :)
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