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Do you tip in lounges?

After every drink
7 (11.7%)
Yes, but only once
17 (28.3%)
Tip? Are you crazy? It's free!
36 (60%)

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Author Topic: Tipping Master Thread (Who to tip and how much)  (Read 49718 times)

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Re: When do/Why do/Do you tip?
« Reply #60 on: February 13, 2012, 11:58:24 AM »
Lets tip the cops when they fine you.
I have tipped my cops!  ;)
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Re: When do/Why do/Do you tip?
« Reply #61 on: February 13, 2012, 11:59:06 AM »
Same for taxi drivers. I am surprised you do not feel it is customary to tip taxi drivers in the US.

I tip if they are friendly and/or helped with luggage, otherwise not.

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Re: When do/Why do/Do you tip?
« Reply #62 on: February 13, 2012, 11:59:33 AM »
I have tipped my cops!  ;)

before the fines, not after.

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Re: When do/Why do/Do you tip?
« Reply #63 on: February 13, 2012, 12:01:27 PM »
I tip my barber because other people do and being that I want good service next time it's worth a $2 investment.

In the US you tip for taxis, I don't know why that is, it just is.  Then again I've been in maybe 1 taxi in the US in the past 3 years.

And not tipping a waiter is downright dangerous if you ever plan on returning to a restaurant.
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When do/Why do/Do you tip?
« Reply #64 on: February 13, 2012, 12:02:55 PM »
Same for taxi drivers. I am surprised you do not feel it is customary to tip taxi drivers in the US.
I know it's customary to but I don't see a reason why I should unless some specific case that was diff, (example as stated above)
And like you have some cab drivers that will ask even when they did a horrible job, like once by me he lost the way for a few minutes and asked for a tip when I didn't give him!
It only makes sense to pay the meter .
Do you tip your cashier at grocery store? Do you tip you city bus driver? Who decided taxi drivers should get a tip?

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« Reply #65 on: February 13, 2012, 12:05:01 PM »
I tip my barber because other people do and being that I want good service next time it's worth a $2 investment.
Na, moshiach barber will do the same quick and "scratch back of your neck with razor" job whether u give him $15 or $10 (the norm) ;)

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Re: When do/Why do/Do you tip?
« Reply #66 on: February 13, 2012, 12:11:28 PM »
Anyone tip the UPS driver during the Mint deal? Mine receive $100 at Christmas. The service I receive now is unbelievable. All deliveries by 9:30 as if they are next day air. When it rains or if it is wet out all packages are in plastic bags. 
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Re: When do/Why do/Do you tip?
« Reply #67 on: February 13, 2012, 12:16:48 PM »
Anyone tip the UPS driver during the Mint deal? Mine receive $100 at Christmas. The service I receive now is unbelievable. All deliveries by 9:30 as if they are next day air. When it rains or if it is wet out all packages are in plastic bags.

How many pkg do u get a month ?

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Re: When do/Why do/Do you tip?
« Reply #68 on: February 13, 2012, 12:18:26 PM »
i only tip if he works for someone else. if the taxi driver works for himself, i dont think a tip is in order unless he does something extraordinary

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Re: When do/Why do/Do you tip?
« Reply #69 on: February 13, 2012, 12:23:38 PM »
How many pkg do u get a month ?
2 -3 large deliveries a week. My son would meet him at the curb with a dolly. I was providing security.  ;D
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Re: When do/Why do/Do you tip?
« Reply #70 on: February 13, 2012, 12:52:16 PM »
I tip for (any one of) the following 3 reasons / circumstances:

1. The person actually deserves it.
2. I don't want horrible service etc. in the future.
3. I feel it'll be a "chilul hashem" if I don't tip.

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Re: When do/Why do/Do you tip?
« Reply #71 on: February 13, 2012, 01:04:28 PM »
2 -3 large deliveries a week. My son would meet him at the curb with a dolly. I was providing security.  ;D

for 100-150 pkg a year and he "does" for u i understand -- when i lived  most of the year in nyc -tipping was  the normal -- now in europe , very very little tipping -- much better this way -- not because u save money -- overall for whatever reason  i find u get better service --- tipping makes someone truly  subservient

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Re: When do/Why do/Do you tip?
« Reply #72 on: February 13, 2012, 01:10:26 PM »
I've noticed in friends of mine there being a chasm of a difference between those who have worked in service and those who haven't in regards to their tipping practices.  IME folks who have bussed tables, taken orders and done lower-level jobs have a greater appreciation for the work involved and tip more than folks who might have higher paying professional jobs (or buchrim who are just sort of used to scraping by and don't feel indebted to those who serve them).  This is also seen regarding tzedaka where the middle class tends to give much more per capita than those in higher tax brackets, at least regarding akum, not sure if I could say the same for the chevre.
That being said, when I lived in Japan for a year I was only too happy to go according to the local minhag and never tip, no reason to encourage a practice that they don't hold by.  But in America and davka in NY and other states where there are two minimum wages, one for service employees (http://www.dol.gov/whd/state/tipped.htm#NewYork) at about $2/hour and a higher one for everyone else, I think the backronym 'To Insure Proper Service' says it all.

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Re: When do/Why do/Do you tip?
« Reply #73 on: February 13, 2012, 01:22:04 PM »
I tip for (any one of) the following 3 reasons / circumstances:

1. The person actually deserves it.
2. I don't want horrible service etc. in the future.
3. I feel it'll be a "chilul hashem" if I don't tip.
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Re: When do/Why do/Do you tip?
« Reply #74 on: February 13, 2012, 05:35:32 PM »
valet car (weddings)
coat check (not in LA)
blackjack dealer

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Re: When do/Why do/Do you tip?
« Reply #75 on: February 13, 2012, 05:36:52 PM »
valet car (weddings)
coat check (not in LA)
blackjack dealer
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Re: When do/Why do/Do you tip?
« Reply #76 on: February 13, 2012, 05:49:56 PM »
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Re: When do/Why do/Do you tip?
« Reply #77 on: February 13, 2012, 05:53:19 PM »
Why?
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Re: When do/Why do/Do you tip?
« Reply #78 on: February 14, 2012, 12:24:01 AM »
Why?
Sometimes the dealer has to check the whole card to see if he has blackjack. If you have say 15 and decide to stay and the dealer accidently gives you a card it might not be by accident. Many years ago I did not catch this until it was brought to my attention.

Craps is another one that pays dividends. Take the spot next to either of the dealers. Don’t be surprised when you get over paid.

Smaller casinos are prime candidates for this.
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Re: When do/Why do/Do you tip?
« Reply #79 on: February 14, 2012, 05:26:57 AM »
recenly i was in a car service in the US. the drive didnt even get out of the car to help me put my luggage in the car. when i arrived at the airport i didnt have exact change and i gave the drive an extra few dollars as a tip, suddenly he jumps out of the car and takes all my luggage out from the back  :)

but i have used taxis in Europe and South America were you just pay the meter, they dont expect more