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Nov 25, 2008 | 7:37 am

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rfrost

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Originally Posted by DillMan

Since you go out of your way to mention how well you tip (especially when driving your Mercedes) I'll answer directly.

I think pretty much all but two of your items are low, some very low. Anyone else?

I guess it may depend on where you are/what you are buying/using. $1 for room service at the Ritz Carlton New York Battery Park would be embarassing. $2 for a valet that ran 7 blocks for your car at the Delano in South Beach would be plain offensive.

So everyone tell me now, am I an idiot overtipper?

I thought some of those numbers were rather low, as well. In addition to the examples cited, $1 for a 20-minute cab ride here in NYC would be considered somewhat less than adequate.

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