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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[msmichelle.livejournal.com]

The only time someone has walked me to my room was after they put all the luggage on one of those hotel carts. And, since the luggage was enough to fill a cart in the first place, I think a tip's in order. I usually give 5 bucks then.
I figure those guys are really working for tips. And, if you were in NYC, it would be suspected so why not offer the same courtesy in Tulsa, OK or wherever. *shrug*
If I don't have the correct denominiation, I will either neglect to tip, like if it's a bellman just getting a cab or like I did last Friday when I was in a conference room and they hauled away my monster case...ask how late they're working and if I can find them at bell desk for additional dollars. However, those good intentions were for naught b/c I didn't see the bellman again. :(

doh

[msmichelle.livejournal.com]

in NYC it would be "expected" LOL, not suspected.