Originally Posted by
Distilled
I have read a bunch about tipping, and searched the board, but almost everything relates to restaurants. What about tipping in other situations? Specifically, the driver of the hotel transportation to/from airport, bellhop that delivers baggage to room, etc? Is it same amount as I would usually tip converted to HKD? Or is there some other rule I should know so as to not be blacklisted by hotel staff?
Most non-fast food style restaurants assessed at least 10% service charge. So you have tipped somehow.
For the rest of situations, it is entirely up to you.
I may sound cheap, but unless I think that the person is truly deserve a tip, I will not give a tip.
Beside, in some occasions, tipping is illegal as criminal offense. For example, tipping the person in order to benefit you.
Suggested tip is HKD$10-20 (~USD$1-3) depending on how you satisfy. Local (Paper) currency is preferred.