'The bottom line is that your tip helps your massage therapist's bottom line-they count on gratuities as income,' says Daniel Post, spokesperson for the Emily Post Institute. While the masseuse receives a portion of your payment, they are not being paid directly by you. Keep in mind that when you get a massage or facial at a spa, you're paying the spa for the service you receive from the aesthetician. 'Because a massage therapist or aesthetician is providing a service, you should tip them in addition to the cost of your service.' 'Whether you get a massage on a regular basis or view it as an occasional treat, it's important to know that tipping for your massage is considered proper etiquette,' says Sharon Schweitzer, international etiquette expert and the founder of Protocol & Etiquette Worldwide. The rise of massage franchise locations and day spas, as well as new and innovative varieties of massage (like hot stone, shiatsu, or Thai), points to a growing trend: More and more people are opting to include massage and spa therapies in their lifestyle.

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