I just got my haircut in a nearby barber shop in Dalston. I've not been there previously sow as surprised when the barber jumped out of his seat upon my entrance and greeted me by asking if I wanted tea and took my coat, like I was some sort of regular.

He then asked my name and proceeded to say I had very nice hair and then, very nice skin.

At the end of the haircut he proceeded to massage my shoulders.

Tell me DiS, is this the norm?