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You're sorely mistaken in that there is no "American attitude" when it comes to tipping at New York. We were at 20% long before the rest of the country exceeded 15%.
We tip de rigeur at rates many would consider egregious. But it's what done.
Would you go to Japan and insist on your $10 tip?
I hope not.
So when you go to NY, you conform to NY's tipping customs. $20 is an appropriate tip for this ride. No less.