I never used to tip in the CL until I noticed a discussion about it on FT about 6 months ago. Since then, I sometimes tip if I get especially good service or at the end of a longer stay. For example, when I was traveling with my family, the CL attendant went out of her way to get a high chair delivered for our daughter very promptly and then asked how long we were staying so she could keep the chair in the CL for us. We were just on an overnight but it was a good thought never the less. I gave her a few dollar tip.

On business trips, I generally like to limit my spending to what I can expense (other than personal entertainment). Our corporate policy requires receipts for all expenses no matter how small. So CL tipping is a pain to get reimbursed and I generally don't do it since it most likely will just come out of my own pocket. Call me cheap if you like.

Finally, tipping in the CL (or in most places for that matter) should not be expected. It is something done in return for good customer service. I especially despise the profileration of tip jars on counters that have sprung up over the past few years. I don't like the sense of entitelement it converys. My two cents...

--Jon