Powerful & Ladylike

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  1. Says “Thank You” to all compliments without excuse, explanation, or reservation

  2. Can shut a man down and make him know she means it

  3. Instead of saying “I feel” shes uses words like:

    • I Believe

    • My opinion is

    • I Think

    • I Understand

    • My assessment is

    • Can walk without swinging her hips

  4. Owns a toolbox and can change a tire

  5. Has her own signature style

  6. Wears her size/clothes that fit (if you have to wiggle, suck it in, and pull up with both hands: it does not fit)

  7. Stops drinking before she loses composure

  8. Does not ask about other peoples salary, rent, or the cost of their clothes

  9. Does not put on make up in public

  10. Can pay for her own dinner and cab ride, and even pay the tab if he leaves his wallet at home

  11. Does not comment on other women’s weight

  12. Does not kiss and tell, or share details of his anatomy

  13. Keeps her belly button a mystery

  14. Owns a complete dinner set

  15. Owns her actions

To tip, or not to tip

Why we tip

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  • People in the service industry typically make minimum wage and tipping supplements that income

  • To show appreciation for good service

  • You are generous

  • Social norm, custom, and habit

How much to tip Wait Staff and Bartenders

15% to 20%

15% is on the low end of the tipping scale. It shows that you are aware of the custom, but not particularly impressed by the service received. Another possibility is that you are frugal. Nothing wrong with that. Above 20% demonstrates that you believe you received good/exceptional service.

How to calculate Wait staff tip

Some people take the easy way out by whipping out a calculator. Others do the math on paper or in their heads. There isn’t a wrong method, as long as the tip amount is correct.

The bill: $24.20 Tax$2.15

  • 15% = $3.63

  • Double the tax = $4.30

  • 20% = move the decimal one space the left, $2.40, then double that $4.80

Who to tip

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  1. Wait Staff, Bartenders, food delivery, and if there is one, the tip jar at the register.

  2. The dog groomer. Take into consideration if your pet has any special needs. 

  3. The hair salon. Especially if you plan to return or you are a regular customer. Or your hairstyle is giving you life.

  4. Valets. It may not guarantee, no smoking, no radio station changing, no seat adjustments, and return of all belongings, but it helps. 

  5. Furniture Delivery. Especially if they must take the stairs, take apart and reassemble furniture, or even arranging furniture to suit your needs. 

  6. Bathroom attendant. Obviously. 

  7. Food delivery. The meal was brought to your apartment door, while you’re wearing PJs, sweats, or just a towel (never answer the door in a towel). 

  8.  Hotel:

    • Housekeeping, they clean up after you.

    • Bellhop: the lifted your suitcases and bags to you r room.

    • Room service: they delivered the food to your room.

    • Doorman: they opened the door and hailed your cab. Aren’t you fancy.

  9. Cab Driver: We all appreciate getting to the destination alive

  10. Professionals who come to your home for emergency repairs, like a plumber


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