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?

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[pixiecrinkle.livejournal.com]

On the first one, I'm (for one reason or another) usually at the main check in desk, not a separate bell desk. So if it's a bellman who returns with the bags, I'll tip, but if it's the desk clerk, I don't generally. Not sure what my rationale there is, or if that's even close to proper.

I don't know why, but tipping situations where I have to actually hand the money directly to someone make me feel smarmy. I know it shouldn't, but for some reason, I have a hang up on this.