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  • Who Deserves a tip?

    Rather than hijack the wait staff thread, I'm starting a new thread on tipping in general.

    Who deserves a tip? Share your list with the ohana.

    Here is a general list from Mexico.

    Restaurant wait staff (about 15%)
    barber ($2)
    hotel maids ($5 per day)
    hotel bell staff ($1 per bag)
    gas station attendent (80 to 160 cents)
    grocery bagger (20 to 50 cents)
    bartender (about 15%)
    musicians ($15 to $20 per song for a mariachi band)
    valet parking ($2 to $5 per car)
    grocery cart attendents ($1 to $2)
    furniture delivery ($5, more if extra work)
    activity staff ($5)
    tour guides ($5 to $10)
    all employees (2 week bonus pay at New Year by Federal law, plus an additional 2 weeks paid vacation - minimum)

    A society has been created in Mexico with the local population walking around with their hand out, palm up. But this is not a thread about Mexican culture.

    Who are the appropriate to tip in your location?
    Peace, Love, and Local Grindz

    People who form FIRM opinions with so little knowledge only pretend to be open-minded. They select their facts like food from a buffet. David R. Dow

  • #2
    Re: Who Deserves a tip?

    I tend to say "keep the change" to taxi cab drivers, so that might range between $3 to $5.

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    • #3
      Re: Who Deserves a tip?

      So the 10% rule is passe? I'd rather just tip 8% since that's what the IRS is asking to report.
      Life is what you make of it...so please read the instructions carefully.

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      • #4
        Re: Who Deserves a tip?

        The guy who does my lawn and his helper each get a nice Christmas gratuity from us.

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        • #5
          Re: Who Deserves a tip?

          My nail people
          Hair stylist
          Pizza Delivery Guy

          Can't think of anything creative this time

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          • #6
            Re: Who Deserves a tip?

            Originally posted by surlygirly View Post
            My nail people
            Hair stylist
            Pizza Delivery Guy
            Yep...all spa services. And, no, I don't consider the pizza guy a spa service altho' having bites of pizza dropped into my mouth during a facial isn't a bad idea! It would go nicely with the champagne I usually get!

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            • #7
              Re: Who Deserves a tip?

              A service that will help you evaculate in a safe ending.

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              • #8
                Re: Who Deserves a tip?

                Originally posted by matapule View Post
                Restaurant wait staff (about 15%)
                And include the ones who hand over a takeout.

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                • #9
                  Re: Who Deserves a tip?

                  I tip based on the quality of service. More if the service is exceptional.

                  Food service - 15% for a 'regular' job, 20% for happy, quick service.
                  At the commissary the baggers work for tips - no salary! So I'm generous, and I use dollar coins to tip, usually $2 per $100 of groceries (10 minutes of work).
                  Delivery people or service people usually a couple of dollars, depending on the service.
                  Be Yourself. Everyone Else Is Taken!
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