Here is some advice to whoever's listening when dining at a high class establishment, always pull out chairs, never put your elbows on the table, work from the outside fork in and carry plenty of dollar bills even to the restroom. Following these simple rules can prevent embarrassment from a situation like this one. My wallet was in my coat, which was at the table. I however, was in the men's room. Upon entering I couldn't help but notice an attendant by the sink-closely guarding a pile of towels. Without any cash for a tip, I am left with two choices: gracefully accept this mans assistance then run for the door when it comes time to tip or avoid any possible service from him and leave without washing...
Tipping is something that can be very confusing. Who do we tip, when and by how
The following are cases that can create confusing tipping situations. Taxi and Limo drivers should not be tipped proportionally to distance or time traveled but merely a 2 or 3-dollar tip is sufficient in most cases. Bellmen should be tipped $1 per bag. And most often forgotten are hotel maids who should be tipped $1 per night left in a marked envelope at the end of the stay.
"Market Place Files - Tipping." Market Place. Online. http://www.tv.cbc.ca/market/files/travel/tipping/index.html. 27 October 1998.
Even throughout history, people have resented giving tips. The Anti-Tipping society of America, an alliance of over 100,000 traveling salesman were able from 1905-1919 managed to have the custom abolished in seven states ("Tipper Lore").
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