[hank702]

Originally Posted by Michael2016

and this is why many prefer them over taxis.

NO!
Uber and Lyft versus taxis is a whole different animal and thread('s) for that matter.
I don't know what would be considered high or average, but uber has always received $2- $5 from me (short rides, 12 to 25$).
Maybe EA will chime in.

[airics]

Originally Posted by Michael2016

Thanks for the feedback. I read that UBER driver do not usually expect tips, and this is why many prefer them over taxis.
Are 15-20% not unusual high for Uber tips?

Tipping is in the app so you should tip your uber

[stilllookin]

How much should you tip the pool boy?

And how much should you tip a Real Estate "Professional"?

[Mike from back east]

Massage Therapist: $20 for an hour massage, $30 for a 90-minute massage.

Men's Haircut: $10
Quick Pedicure: $10

Hotel Maid: $3/day as we are not messy, and $5 on checkout day since she has to changed the sheets, etc

Wait staff: 20%
Bartender: $1-2 dollars per drink (beer $1, cocktail $2, mint julep $3)


Question: Been ten years since I was in Vegas. Many years ago for shows you lined up at the door and tipped the usher $10 or $20 at the door so he'd seat you in a nice location. Is that still the practice for shows or is it all reserved seating by seat row/number? Interested in seeing Vegas-The Show and the Donnie/Marie Osmond shows.

[oeccscclhjhn]

Originally Posted by Michael2016

Hi,

As European, we don't really understand the US tipping culture. During my many visits, I have adjusted and learned, but I am still not sure.

Can someone put a typical tip (in % of amount or otherwise appropriate) behind the below services provided:

a) Taxi Driver I usually tip at lease 15 percent
b) Uber Driver they don't pick up non-smart phone people like me
c) Waiter in a Restaurant 15 percent or more
d) Waiter in a Fast Food Restaurant they get nothing and like it!
e) Bartender
f) (Drink) waiter at a buffet a buck or two, but if I'm winning at the blackjack table, a red chip ($5) is not out of the question
g) Masseuse
h) Valet Parking five with some ones maybe
i) Cocktail Waitress bringing free drinks at casinos a buck or two
j) Cleaner in Hotel on checkout day, they get 5 or 10 bucks
k) Room service in Hotel same as above - I only tip once at checkout (left on the counter whathaveyou)
l) Bell Boy who helps you with luggage few bucks
m) Concierge who arrange tickets / trips for you five or ten
n) Person who opens Taxi Door in front of Hotel
e) Anyone else who is important to tip but many forget! (I am not into gambling).

I understand that if the bill shows a "service fee" a tip is not expected. Are there situations, where a tip could be offending?
Here in Europe, lot of people could be offended with a tip in some situations.

Haven't been to a hotel in decades, so I'm mostly going on if I were to stay in a hotel on vacation, what would I do type input. I drove a taxi, so those taxi door opening guys were not endearing to most drivers (some treated drivers (who weren't in) like *&%#) - so the jury is out on that one!

[Michael2016]

Originally Posted by stilllookin

How much should you tip the pool boy?

And how much should you tip a Real Estate "Professional"?

I thought the real estate professional/agent will get his % from the seller.
Is it really needed to tip additionally?

[ElleTea]

Originally Posted by Mike from back east

Massage Therapist: $20 for an hour massage, $30 for a 90-minute massage.

Men's Haircut: $10
Quick Pedicure: $10

Hotel Maid: $3/day as we are not messy, and $5 on checkout day since she has to changed the sheets, etc

Wait staff: 20%
Bartender: $1-2 dollars per drink (beer $1, cocktail $2, mint julep $3)


Question: Been ten years since I was in Vegas. Many years ago for shows you lined up at the door and tipped the usher $10 or $20 at the door so he'd seat you in a nice location. Is that still the practice for shows or is it all reserved seating by seat row/number? Interested in seeing Vegas-The Show and the Donnie/Marie Osmond shows.

Shows that I have been to have a seat number assigned on your ticket