Hi Everyone,
I'm not a big fan of going with the flow or listening to what other people tell me are the "norms" in life. In fact...I HATE norms.
The one thing I do agree with is providing a good tip to someone for a job well done. Unfortunately, a bunch of cheapskate, low-life employers refuse to pay their employees livable wages, so they expect the public to pick up the slack by paying tips.
Here are my personal recommendations for tipping...
- Porters/Bellhops: $1.00 per bag
- Car/Limo Drivers: 10%. If they give you a guided tour...now they've added value...so go 20%.
- Shuttle Bus Drivers: $2.00 per person.
- Maids: $2.00 per night.
- Conceirge: $5.00-$10.00 per favor.
- Room Service: 15% (and it's usually already in the bill!)
- Waitors/Waitresses: 10-15% depending on level of service. Bad attitude...ZERO!
- Maitre d: $5.00-$10.00 for a great table.
- Coat Attendant: $1.00 per coat.
- Valet: $2.00 per vehicle.
- Restroom Attendant: $1.00 flat.
- Doorman: $1.00 for cabs and $1.00 per bag.
- Wine Steward: 10% of the wine bill.
- Tour Guides: $5.00 per person.
- Coffeehouse Attendant: $1.00 per order.
- Hair Stylist: 10-15% of total bill.
- Beautician: 10-15% of total bill.
- Massage Therapist: 10% of the cost of the service.
And remember...a tip is not a given. If you get bad service, do not give any tip. Some people are rude, obnoxious, and have an entitlement attitude. Do not give in to them!
Until next time...
Peter
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