Hi
Ive got my OW cert dives this weekend and am wondering how much to tip the DM.
Do I tip each day? After the last dive on Sunday?
Thanks...again
Tipping question
When I did my OW, we did the first day from shore and the second day from a boat. We tipped the boat DM $5 per dive.
Are you talking about your scuba instructor or a DM from a charter boat?
Are you talking about your scuba instructor or a DM from a charter boat?
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Im talking about the DM
He is assisting our instuctor for our Certification dive. Shore.
Thanks
Thanks
Hmmm... I'm deferring to the instructors on this one. Check back in a while - I'm sure some of them will have responded. GD? BDub? Zen? Alki Dave? Others?
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thelawgoddess
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well, i gave my instructors a gift certificate - because we had a really small class and they helped me out a lot by giving me some individual instruction during our ow dives. i also gave the assistant instructor a pack of beer for helping me pass my underwater swim test in the pool on my third try.
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Totally up to you Magali. It's not expected, nor required, but I'm sure it would be appreciated.
If you think they deserve a tip, then tip what you feel comfortable tipping.
I was an active DM for 2 - 3 years and probably assisted 30 classes during that period and I got maybe 8 - 10 tips total. Again, it was never expected, but it was appreciated, and it was usually from someone who really needed some extra attention to get them comfortable in the water. I never helped with classes in hopes of getting a tip though. I did it because it got me in the water, I liked to help people learn to dive, it got me shop discounts on gear, and most of all, it made me a better diver. DM's typically don't get paid and do it for one or several of the reasons previously mentioned.
In short? Totally discretionary.
If you think they deserve a tip, then tip what you feel comfortable tipping.
I was an active DM for 2 - 3 years and probably assisted 30 classes during that period and I got maybe 8 - 10 tips total. Again, it was never expected, but it was appreciated, and it was usually from someone who really needed some extra attention to get them comfortable in the water. I never helped with classes in hopes of getting a tip though. I did it because it got me in the water, I liked to help people learn to dive, it got me shop discounts on gear, and most of all, it made me a better diver. DM's typically don't get paid and do it for one or several of the reasons previously mentioned.
In short? Totally discretionary.
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thelawgoddess
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yeah; bdub echoed how i felt about it and also what i learned from a couple of instructors i asked ...
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Shouldn't this be in GENERAL SCUBA DISCUSSION?
I tip anyone in any service industry that provides outstanding service in performing their jobs. I thought my DM's and Instructors during my last SCUBA training were amazing. However, I didn't tip my DAN instructors nor my Advanced CPR/AED Instructors. I guess because I perceived it wasn't "customary" in a classroom instruction environment.
By the way, my last DAN Instructors were both outstanding!
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I tip anyone in any service industry that provides outstanding service in performing their jobs. I thought my DM's and Instructors during my last SCUBA training were amazing. However, I didn't tip my DAN instructors nor my Advanced CPR/AED Instructors. I guess because I perceived it wasn't "customary" in a classroom instruction environment.
By the way, my last DAN Instructors were both outstanding!
PS I missed the clowns. They're so happy looking!
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In a society that tips people for giving you your coffee I guess pretty soon we'll all just have to keep ones and fives on us all the time to randomly tip anyone who happens to walk by. Sheesh!
I would never expect a tip from a OW/AOW class either no matter how much help I gave. These people are learning a new skill and need lots of help so it could really get out of hand. I help because I want to help. And they generally don't know that tips are a part of the industry (I certainly didn't when I started).
I do hope to get tips when I lead a dive or DM for a boat charter and I'm usually not disappointed.
I would never expect a tip from a OW/AOW class either no matter how much help I gave. These people are learning a new skill and need lots of help so it could really get out of hand. I help because I want to help. And they generally don't know that tips are a part of the industry (I certainly didn't when I started).
I do hope to get tips when I lead a dive or DM for a boat charter and I'm usually not disappointed.
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Hmmm... I've heard of six pack "penalties" for leaving your tanks standing unattended... ](*,) Tips perhaps?!? NOT that I would know ANYTHING about that, however!!!!thelawgoddess wrote:i also gave the assistant instructor a pack of beer for helping me pass my underwater swim test in the pool on my third try.
I've heard of the 6-pack rule for unattended tank violations, and I tip the DM on a boat charter (they don't usually get paid, but are very helpful).
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