You didn't tip for X in 2003 or 2013 -- should you tip for X in 2023?

Doug B said

I've not seen a tip line -- yet -- on a tradesman's invoice. Nor a moving service invoice (though I've not hired movers in over 20 years).

A little "thank you" seems common with tradesmen and movers (more movers). Tradesmen who are their own proprietors, though, usually don't accept cash tips since they can set their own rates. Accept a 12-pack, or a handle? More likely.

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So far it was the only trade where I saw a tip line. A nice lady in their office called me after to ask how the install went, and if the installers cleaned up well. I told her all was good, but I would not use them again due to the tip line on the invoice. She tried to explain how giving a tip wasn't necessary, to which I explained that putting it on 1 of the screens on their ipad puts in my face and I don't want to have to decide to tip or not tip; especially on such a large transaction.