Thanks. I understand much more now. As for me I decided long ago I really dont care to give out my hard earned money to see "how happy the valet is". That really is not my responsibility nor my desire. All I want is my car parked safely and securely . His girlfriend or boyfriend should be doing the happy thing before and after his work shift. As for giving any gratuitous money first ie before a service is performed and doing such to influence that service, I would call that a bribe but then I am not a lawyer.

Lastly in most service jobs I have done or seen the personnel rotate the shifts, ie one does the evening shift this week, the day shift next week etc so they will soon get incoming tips (ie $10 from you, $20 the really nice guy from West Maui, $1 from me etc).

MisterNice