Originally Posted by
tsastor
Hi,
planning another trip to the U.S. (California) and this time I would like to try not having to tip
anyone during the entire trip.
Last time:
- used cab - had to tip
- stayed at Hiltons on breakfast inclusive rate, got coupons for breakfast, still had to tip
- tipped housekeeping
- stayed at Embassy Suites, tipped bartender during happy hour
- ate at restaurants, tipped waiter
Next time:
- will use airport shuttle / public transportation
- stay at HI Express, do I have to tip at breakfast?
- no need to tip housekeeping?
- eat only at fast food places (no table service) - no tip
- use minibar to take drinks down to the lounge - no tips
- fly an European airline, no need to tip for drinks in the lounge
How about that strategy
?
The srategy is fine except for the minibar thing. As others have mentioned, you will pay more this way than if you just order the drink at the bar and tip. Also, most bars not only frown on outside drinks, they will likely not allow it.
The larger question, however, is why you would want to do this? You are coming to California and foregoing much there is to do here simply because you want things to be more like they are where you live. Why not just stay home?