Oh Great LJ Brain Trust, explain to me your custom of tipping

[cjsmith]

[Poll #1007086]

I'm sure I'll think of other situations shortly. Oh, and what would you do if you didn't have the right denomination(s) of money? I know it never happens in the movies, but humor me: what if?

Aw crap, I thought of another one already. How about the guy who brings you your mini-bottle of champagne and pours you a glass?

Comments

[platypus]

I dunno; even working retail, we were told it's nicer to walk somebody to an item they asked about than simply explain where it is. In a posh hotel, I can imagine them showing people to their rooms. No idea if it's a manner of extorting tips, though ('cause, well, if they won't TELL you your room number, you're a bit stuck, eh?). I'd be worried that $5 would be more appropriate than $2 in a Very Expensive Hotel, for whatever services one does tip. But I find tipping awkward at the best of times, so I'm no expert.