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?
Originally Posted by
rfrost
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.
Gotta agree. Here's what I do ...
Originally Posted by
mjcewl1284
(warning slightly long-- but I think I have a good basis for tipping)
I usually tip around 15% at all restaurants, whether it is a cafe or an upscale dining arrangement. Usually I will round up in order to get an even charge. I tip $1 for drinks and when I am with Mrs. mjcewl1284, it will be $2.
I tip valet people, car rental shuttles, room service "waiters" $1 per ride, service, whatever.
Car rental shuttles usually handle my bags. Minimum tip of a buck a bag, plus a couple of bucks for the ride if the service is good.
Don't use room service or car valets.
I tip pizza delivery people up to $2 per pizza I get or if it is a large order (over 4 pizzas-- at work) I'll go down to $1 per.
10%
I tip cab drivers up to $2 per ride, $5 for a longer ride over 2 hrs. $5 flat for limo services.
15%
I used to not tip housekeeping and when Mrs. mjcewl1284 found out for the first time I got a talking down to.
So they usually get $1/night I stay.
$3 per night. Longer stays of two to five weeks - common for me - $30 for two weeks, $90 or so for the month, $100 for five weeks.
For tip jars I deposit change up to 4 pennies. I don't believe chain store establishments such as Starbucks should be using tip jars at all.
I will tip a barista the same as a bartender that serves me a measure of whisky: 15 - 20%