[MomMom]

Originally Posted by dynimagelv

MOST locals that have worked in the tipping industry will tip what THEY would want to be tipped. BUT, we are much more critical of poor service and adjust accordingly.

Excellent, I agree.

I am more highly critical of service where tips are expected when I am at home, as opposed to when I travel elsewhere.

[dynimagelv]

Originally Posted by bledsoe3

How big of a tip would you give a hooker (outside of Clark Co. of course).

Ducks and waits for a response from JFK or Dyni.

NOT so blind that he can't read the faint type.


The tip and only the tip

[jfkIII]

Originally Posted by bledsoe3

How big of a tip would you give a hooker (outside of Clark Co. of course).

Ducks and waits for a response from JFK or Dyni.

In my case, I would give her a big tip...a big shaft...and then a little extra money for herself.

Disclaimer: jfkIII has never paid for sex, nor ever contracted with a prostitute for services.

[jpk]

What do you tip for the valet? I tip a few bucks to the guy that I drop my car off to and a few to the guy that brings my car back. I usually just hand over whatever small bill amount I have on hand and don't really know what is customary.

[von949]

Originally Posted by fremontfred

TIP FOR SERVICE!!!



It seems to me that most locals tip more, not less, than tourists. I think the mentality is that they should be setting a good example for tourists, that they may have a similar job and know what it's like to work for tips, and that they are more likely to run into people again.

That is true above. I also leave healthy tips because I am more likely to run into the same person that serviced me again on or off the strip. A visiting tourist wont have to worry about that.

[von949]

Originally Posted by jpk

What do you tip for the valet? I tip a few bucks to the guy that I drop my car off to and a few to the guy that brings my car back. I usually just hand over whatever small bill amount I have on hand and don't really know what is customary.

Tips are generally customary when you valet park your car in the US. There is some argument about when and how much to tip a valet, however. Some suggest a larger tip if you have a nice car and want to keep it safe. On the other hand, some feel that the parking fee that some valet parking establishments assess constitute the tip.
Emily Post, the maven of good manners, suggests tipping two US dollars (USD) when a valet returns a car. When valet parking is free, a tip is definitely expected. You should probably at least factor in a $2 USD tip for the valet although some people tip $5 USD or more.

Many still argue that the valet should also be tipped when he takes the car. The idea is that a few extra bucks will induce him or her to park the car with greater care. This may be a wise idea if you have a very expensive car.

Sometimes you'll park your car yourself but have a valet return the car for you. In these situations the standard $2 USD tip is applicable. It is not necessary to tip a garage attendant when parking your own vehicle, however. A simple rule for calculating the tip of a valet may be to tip $2 USD any time the valet drives the car. Therefore, free valet parking offered at restaurants or other businesses might mean tipping two times. When visiting a foreign country, it is wise to look up the local tipping customs. Country-specific travel guides often have this information readily available. Tipping is not customary in some Asian countries and many European countries. In fact, in some places tipping the valet is viewed as an insulting gesture. However, in many countries where tipping was once thought rude, it is now expected exactly for things like free valet parking or in high-end hotels. Knowing appropriate tipping practices ahead of time can save you the embarrassment and anxiety about whether you should or shouldn't. It will also make sure that the workers are properly compensated.

How Much Should I Tip for Valet Parking?

[dawgs63]

Originally Posted by whyhateme

I don't think there's a 'standard' for tipping. What I mean by this is, it depends on several variables. Of course, good server with a good personality will 'win' more from me than the contrary, as well as paying with a comp to paying out of pocket. As for tipping cocktail waitress, I think a buck is good when ordering water, soda, etc, but if you're drinking top shelf liquor, like Bombay gin vs the cheap stuff, or Amstel Lite beer, vs cheaper beer, than $2 and up is appropriate. I don't believe there is a 'standard'. The tip has to be earned, not expected.

Why would I pay more for a more expensive drink? It takes the exact same effort to pour a well whiskey and Coke as it does a Knob Creek/Makers/Jack and Coke. I'll tip more if the drink takes a certain skill to make. For example, I'll tip a bit more for a well poured Guinness or a Grasshopper for the lady.

For popping the top of my beer, you're getting a dollar. For a simple shot or mixed drink, you're getting a dollar. This is how I expected to be tipped when I was a bartender and this is how I tip.

[whyhateme]

Originally Posted by dawgs63

Why would I pay more for a more expensive drink? It takes the exact same effort to pour a well whiskey and Coke as it does a Knob Creek/Makers/Jack and Coke. I'll tip more if the drink takes a certain skill to make. For example, I'll tip a bit more for a well poured Guinness or a Grasshopper for the lady.

For popping the top of my beer, you're getting a dollar. For a simple shot or mixed drink, you're getting a dollar. This is how I expected to be tipped when I was a bartender and this is how I tip.

It may take the same effort, but I'm tipping more for a better 'product'. I liken it to paying a percentage on a food bill. The higher the tab, the more the tip.

[fremontfred]

Originally Posted by whyhateme

It may take the same effort, but I'm tipping more for a better 'product'. I liken it to paying a percentage on a food bill. The higher the tab, the more the tip.

But the tip is going to the server, not the establishment that is taking on the cost of providing the beverage. The waitress might not even know the difference between what you order and a cheap drink and likely won't make the connection that you are tipping more because you received a more valuable product.