Would you tip this person?

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Posted by NB on June 19, 2008, 10:41 am
 
I took my car in to the dealer for maintenance.  They have a free
shuttle that will take you anywhere (like to your job), and then pick
you up when they are done with the maintenance.  Should the driver be
tipped?  If so, how much?

Posted by Joe Negron on June 19, 2008, 10:52 am
 

If  it  were me and I felt the driver went above and beyond what his/her
duties entailed, I would consider a tip.  If  I  happened  to  know  the
driver were well paid, I probably wouldn't.

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Posted by James on June 19, 2008, 11:33 am
 
I often take airport shuttles to budget car parks. I often wondered if
I should tip. Judging from others actions, people don't generally.
However I have made an exception when they get out of their seat and
help me with my bags. A couple of bucks would be sufficient for a
couple fo bags.

James




Posted by George Grapman on June 19, 2008, 12:45 pm
 James wrote:

    On my last trip I parked at a lot near the airport. The shuttle
driver took my stuff on and off the van so a tip was appropriate.
    Speaking if tips, I once drove a taxi in New York and there was a
network of information passed along between those who dealt with bad
tippers. Examples:

    Passenger gives bad tip or no tip to skycap who tells driver.
    If passengers are not headed to a hotel the driver,upon
arriving,simply opens the trunk and does not handle the bags. At the
time the law said a driver could not charge extra for luggage but was
under no obligation to handle it.
   If they go to a hotel the people at the hotel will take the luggage.
Driver tells them they are bad tippers. Guests wonder why room service
is so slow.

Posted by Peter Bruells on June 19, 2008, 2:03 pm
 

Because it's a self-fulfilling prophecy?  

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