I completely forgot the appointment with my hairdresser today. What can I do to further show my

[CTyankee]

remorse?

Let me explain: I'm leaving for a trip to Europe, but have been sidelined by some very bad osteoarthritic pain...up in the night, exhausted every day from pain and advanced age. I had the appt. on my calendar.

I know it's not an excuse but the pain blotted out my brain function. Earlier I was on the phone with my pharmacy about getting more pain meds from my doc before I leave. I am now dreading this trip.

I've rescheduled with him. He's been my hairdresser for several years. His time is money. I am so ashamed of myself for forgetting.

Since he is a recovering alcoholic I can't bring him a bottle of wine. In the past I have brought him a poem and a reproduction of a couple of Renaissance cherubs. I was going to bring him a Rembrandt angel reproduction this time. I don't bake or I'd bring cookies. Maybe flowers in a little vase for his salon?

[LoveMyCali]

1. Flowers would be nice

Or if he drinks coffee a gift card to a coffee shop.

[Easterncedar]

2. Pay for the appointment?

[NoRethugFriends]

3. Bingo

[sprinkleeninow]

9. This

[CTyankee]

4. Sure. That sounds just and would reimburse him for his lost wages.

Thanks. That's the solution.

[Coventina]

5. I did that as well, when I spaced an appointment.

It just seems fair.

[Iris]

13. A lot of salons will charge your card on file, which I think is fair. But in that case, I'd also tip

[MichMan]

7. Plus whatever tip you would have given

[Iris]

12. This for sure

[cilla4progress]

6. Pay and tip him,

as you would if the appointment happened.

[CTyankee]

8. Yes, I don't think he is charging more since my last visit so I'll do that. I always tip at 20%.

[cilla4progress]

10. 20%

seems good!!

[NoRethugFriends]

11. She explained in a separate thread that he adamantly refused the money.

[Skittles]

16. tip huge for the nest for the next appt

that's what I would do

[yardwork]

14. Give him cash payment for the appointment, plus what you would have tipped.

In other words, make sure he hasn't lost any money from your missing the appointment. That, and your apology (and efforts not to do it again) are all that is needed.

It happens. I've done it. Don't beat yourself up. And I'm sorry you're in so much pain.

[Skittles]

15. big fat tip is what I would do

HUGE tip

[CTyankee]

17. Good! I was actually planning that myself...great minds, etc.