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

Reply to CTyankee (Original post)

Sun Aug 20, 2023, 02:07 PM

Aug 2023

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.

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I completely forgot the appointment with my hairdresser today. What can I do to further show my [View all] CTyankee Aug 2023 OP

Flowers would be nice LoveMyCali Aug 2023 #1

Pay for the appointment? Easterncedar Aug 2023 #2

Bingo NoRethugFriends Aug 2023 #3

This sprinkleeninow Aug 2023 #9

Sure. That sounds just and would reimburse him for his lost wages. CTyankee Aug 2023 #4

I did that as well, when I spaced an appointment. Coventina Aug 2023 #5

A lot of salons will charge your card on file, which I think is fair. But in that case, I'd also tip Iris Aug 2023 #13

Plus whatever tip you would have given MichMan Aug 2023 #7

This for sure Iris Aug 2023 #12

Pay and tip him, cilla4progress Aug 2023 #6

Yes, I don't think he is charging more since my last visit so I'll do that. I always tip at 20%. CTyankee Aug 2023 #8

20% cilla4progress Aug 2023 #10

She explained in a separate thread that he adamantly refused the money. NoRethugFriends Aug 2023 #11

tip huge for the nest for the next appt Skittles Aug 2023 #16

Give him cash payment for the appointment, plus what you would have tipped. yardwork Aug 2023 #14

big fat tip is what I would do Skittles Aug 2023 #15

Good! I was actually planning that myself...great minds, etc. CTyankee Aug 2023 #17