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Tipping Large at the Carwash--Pay It Forward

By Norma Toering Broker for Palos Verdes and Beach Cities

Real Estate Broker/Owner with Charlemagne International Properties BRE# 01147470

January 30, 2011 02:40 AM

The carwash is an integral part of the Los Angeles lifestyle. I wash my car, or rather I have my car washed, almost as often as I wash my hair because I feel better when both are clean. I am grateful for the convenience and ease of pulling in, hopping out of the car and twenty minutes later driving away in a sparkling clean car.

The carwashes are staffed with minimum wage workers who clean and buff cars all day long. I always tip, but last week I tipped large and the young man assigned to my car deserved it. He was meticulous in his attention to detailing the interior and exterior--no drip was allowed to dry on the windows or mirrors. He cared about doing a good job, and I rewarded him with a tip that reflection my appreciation for going above and beyond my expectations. His smile and a car ready for the work week ahead were my rewards.

My "mobile office" was ready for another week of selling real estate in Palos Verdes.

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Tom Larsen

The Larsen Protection Team - Williamsville, NY

We Shop, You Save!

Good for you. I think more people should be appreciative of those who go above & beyond what they job duties call for.

Jan 30, 2011 02:44 AM

Daniel J. Hansmeier

Rochester, MN

Everybodys happy. Great to see people go above and beyond and be rewarded for it.

Jan 30, 2011 02:51 AM

Norma Toering Broker for Palos Verdes and Beach Cities

Charlemagne International Properties - Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Palos Verdes Luxury Homes in L.A.

Tom - A past client made a lasting impression on me when she called me to her "deathbed" and handed me a check for a job well done. She said she was rewarding people in her life who went above and beyond their job duties. I sold her house and although I did not feel I did anything unusual she said it was the best real estate experience of her life. I honor her when I recognize others who do their job with their highest and best effort.

Daniel - Happy works for me!

Jan 30, 2011 02:53 AM

Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA

Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Norma,

We love our car wash folks, and we usually tip large. They are really go out of their way to make sure every part of our car is spotless. A

Jan 30, 2011 04:25 AM

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The Diamond Group @ Keller Williams - Lubbock, TX

Lubbock Texas Real Estate

What a nice thing to do. We know what they do at the carwash is hard and that so many times their work goes unnoticed unless they make a mistake. You made that guys day!

Jan 30, 2011 04:34 AM

A - It sure beats pulling out the garden hose and washing it myself...

Jan 30, 2011 04:52 AM

Elizabeth - I'm always amazed at the number of people who get in their car and drive away without so much as a "Thank you." And, of course, they leave no tip.

Jan 30, 2011 04:54 AM

Malcolm Johnston

Century 21 Lanthorn Real Estate LTD., Trenton, Ontario - Trenton, ON

Trenton Real Estate

I used to own a carwash Norma, and some of my most frequent customers were real estate agents. I did appreciate the business. I have done deals with several of them who remember me from those days.

Jan 30, 2011 06:13 AM

Deborah Bly

eXp Realty, LLC - League City, TX

Realtor

Norma, I'm like you. Love to have a clean car. I am generally a good tipper. I always think for the job they are doing that I would hate to be doing myself it's a little thing.

Jan 30, 2011 10:57 AM

JoAnn Moore

The Mortgage Market of Delaware - Georgetown, DE

Home Loans in Delaware

Good job Norma. Minimum wage earners deserve extra tips when they are so good at what they do.

Feb 06, 2011 11:58 AM

Malcolm - The recognize me and my white car...

Feb 06, 2011 12:22 PM

Deborah - I'm thankful to have someone wash my car for me--it's a wise time management move for me--I'm pretty sure it would take me two hours to clean the interior and wash and dry the exterior.

Feb 06, 2011 12:25 PM

JoAnn - My sentiments exactly!

Feb 06, 2011 12:26 PM

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