jrnj315@webtv.net (Jim Reston) wrote in news:22148-4261A2A4-165
@storefull-3231.bay.webtv.net:
> As far as who and how
> much you should tip, there are alot of websites that have that
> information available. Probably best to do an internet search for
> "tipping" and you'll get lots of results.
I was thinking: 1 dollar every day on the bed for the maid, 15% to taxi
driver (we'll use the cab probably only for the trips from and to JFK),
double the tax at restaurants (If paying cash, I leave the money -tipping
included- on the table... or should I give it directly in the hands of
the waiter?), 1 dollar per drink at the bar.
But anyway always bills, never coins (which are for beggars, or so my
Lonely Planet guide says...).
I intend to make a good impression on working people out there, some of
them might have had bad experiences with tourists, and I don't want to
be classified as "il solito italiano" (can't translate, maybe "the
typical/usual italian"? :-p)
> Enjoy your trip and have a great time in New York!
I will!
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