I always insist on carrying my own bags and rarely, if ever, get into a confrontation with anyone. When I arrive at the hotel, I am usually tired, want to get settled in my room and unpack. The worst thing is to have to wait for my luggage. Once in a while, I'll let the bellman carry my bag under the condition that he rides the elevator up to the room with me. If he says, he'll meet me be up there with my bags shortly, no dice!

Neal