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Old Dec 8, 2005 | 4:21 pm
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tdo-ca
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Los Angeles, CA USA; Kerry Ireland
Programs: AA EXP 1mm; DL Plt; Marriott Gold; Hyatt something or other; Hilton Gold
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Doormen: only if they go out of their way to help (beyond opening a door - i.e., cab, helping with bags, or something else of merit)

Housekeeping: I always leave a couple bucks/day, in a lump sum, after checking out; will give to the staff member if I see them.

Concierge: Like doormen, only if they go above and beyond with a request.

Valets/Bellmen: Yep, I tip when they deliver something to the room.

Had a convo in Europe recently with a hotel employee who stated flat out that they see Americans as "poor tippers" - Tipping is by no means a requirement, nor is it an expectation. But I feel good about it, so I do it when merited, and it usually seems much appreciated, which makes me happy, too.
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