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Its really up to you- but here is the thing, for a specialized service like

you just received: During the next power outage, if your generator needs a repair/service call, he may be more inclined to remember your tip & (hopefully) take care of you first. Now I'm certainly not claiming that this "will" occur next time, I'm just saying that paying forward "good karma" has usually rewarded me over the years. Good, trustworthy mechanics, tradespeople, laborers, etc. are hard to find/keep - you made a good decision, do not second guess yourself.
Posted: 03/05/2026 at 02:07 PM ET
(In response to this post by great2bahokie)

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Interesting perspective on tipping for home repair service
great2bahokie • 03/05/26 12:15 PM ET
I once offered the Door Dash girl a tip and she refused
VaTechie • 03/05/26 08:41 PM ET
One consideration. Tips are now not taxable. Ofc how many have actually
DonHo-kieHi • 03/05/26 08:20 PM ET
…Tip: Shut off the fuel valve and let the engine keep running
chumley • 03/05/26 08:13 PM ET
This...and changing the type of fuel I use. **
great2bahokie • 03/06/26 08:19 AM ET
I helped my neighbor with his generator by replacing the carburetor...
EDGEMAN • 03/05/26 05:12 PM ET
Your neighbor is technically right on the etiquette; you don't have to tip
VTVOICE • 03/05/26 04:15 PM ET
Depends, I think tipping the girl a Pappa Johns when I pick up the pizza
section11hokie • 03/05/26 03:43 PM ET
Tips depend on the hotness of the girl.**
EDGEMAN • 03/05/26 05:14 PM ET
That is ridiculous.**
great2bahokie • 03/05/26 03:54 PM ET
I tell you whay is ridiculous, a freind of mine was out with his wife and
section11hokie • 03/05/26 04:14 PM ET
This is satire, right?
MP4VT2004 • 03/05/26 07:13 PM ET
I wish it was satire.**
section11hokie • 03/09/26 11:31 AM ET
Wow, that is truly incredible.**
MP4VT2004 • 03/09/26 12:27 PM ET
"Here's my offer. Nothing!"**
TomTurkey • 03/05/26 04:45 PM ET
WTH...!?!?!?!?!?!
great2bahokie • 03/05/26 04:17 PM ET
Thoughts on tipping appliance delivery?**
DoYouLiftHokies • 03/05/26 03:32 PM ET
Just went through that. Didn't tip.
great2bahokie • 03/05/26 03:53 PM ET
Not routinely, especially for something like that.
No Clue • 03/05/26 02:50 PM ET
Its really up to you- but here is the thing, for a specialized service like ◄
PWR2LZ • 03/05/26 02:07 PM ET
I usually tip 5-10 dollars and say have a beer on me. Found I get a better
Hokies81 • 03/05/26 01:54 PM ET
Exactly!**
PWR2LZ • 03/05/26 02:07 PM ET
I generally do not tip HVAC, Electrical or Plumbing guys. They got a
jdkhokie • 03/05/26 01:30 PM ET
I never knew that was a thing. I tip movers and I tip my house cleaners at
vt90 • 03/05/26 01:15 PM ET
The whole concept of tipping just needs to go the [bleep] away.
Freddyburg Hokie • 03/05/26 12:49 PM ET
Those same businesses whine and cry about not being able to find help.
reestuart • 03/05/26 12:52 PM ET
Never ever thought of tipping in that situation. I don't tip my trash man
HokieGator • 03/05/26 12:48 PM ET
The general rule of thumb I've always heard is that you don't tip the owner**
Nova Hokie 95 • 03/05/26 12:27 PM ET
The guy who was here is the owner. Oh well...**
great2bahokie • 03/05/26 12:29 PM ET
I still tip for good service, regardless of the circumstances.
Hokiel • 03/05/26 12:24 PM ET