Tipping - But not for dining

Tipping - But not for dining

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geeman237

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1,233 posts

185 months

Thursday 13th July 2017
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I've been in the US since 2004 now and I am still a bit vague on the subject of tipping for things like delivery folks dropping off a new fridge or 2 post car lift (in my case todaybiggrin).

What about Uber, do you tip the drivers, even though Uber touted you weren't expected to? I think they've introduced a tipping option on the app now.

What are your tipping err tips?

geeman237

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1,233 posts

185 months

Tuesday 18th July 2017
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Thanks for your different perspectives and experiences. I think location in the US may play a small part on expectations too.
I always tip in restaurants, usually 20% for good service. I will tip down if the service is not on a par with what I would expect from the establishment, and I am not a high maintenance self entitled wannabe foodie laugh

I have been in Uber cars and the owners have put blatant self printed notices in the car about tips being appreciated etc. That instantly means no tip from me.

I will occasionally tip hotel staff, always when I get my hair cut (damn, that works out at $66/hr for them! eek)

Bars, usually a couple of bucks for a small round, otherwise I'll tip when I pick up the tab on my credit card.

Never had anyone give me the evil eye or cough for not tipping.