tipping will always depend on the service you receive.
if a taxi driver is pleasant, makes you feel comfortable, helps a little 
perhaps with bags and getting you to a bell hop or hotel doorman so you 
don't wander around looking like your lost, then a 15 to 20 per cent tip is 
generally in order.
If the taxi driver is unpleasant, doesn't say a word and does nothing beyond 
the task of driving the vehicle, then I don't usually tip anything.
if it is somewhere between these two, a couple bucks usually if the fair is 
around $20, 3 if it's $35 and over.
Bell hops always expect at least a dollar, perhaps two...if you tip 
generously the first time, they are usually more likely to rush to your aid 
or service when they spy you again...even if you have no bags to carry, 
they'll often assist with navigating a hotel or give you some good info on 
the layout if you give them a few dollars.
The folks who help you from the airport door to the check in counter, and 
from the check in counter to the gate and onto the plain don't expect tips, 
and are often not allowed to accept them...they are usually specific airline 
staff once past the ticket counter, and usually airport security or sky caps 
from the taxi line to the ticket counter.
they are also payed to perform these duties, and payed generally much better 
than a typical taxi driver or hotel employee.
They are also trained to work with people with disabilities and don't expect 
to be tipped.
service workers can usually always be tipped, IE bell hops, baggage 
carriers, cab drivers, restaurant staff etc.
It will also depend on where you are in the US as to how much is expected. 
In wealthier areas, 15 per cent of total cost for you is minimum and pretty 
much expected all the time.
Allot of places have a 15 per cent tip that is automatically added to the 
total in restaurants.

For instance, the more you tip in vegas, the better off you'll be...although 
even if you tip a dollar flat to each person, you'll still receive good 
service, but not excellent service...tip 5 bucks to your baggage carrier who 
takes your stuff up to your room and they'll usually bend over backwards to 
assist you in anything...
I've done this before and each time I did, I was assisted with my room 
layout, help figuring out the heating/cooling system, tv system and anything 
else I needed a pair of eyes to alert me to.
and a kind hello or greeting each time that same person saw me again in the 
hotel.
so a few things.
And, what ever you do, don't try to tip any airline staff...it's not quite 
insulting, but it's not done.

73
Colin, V A6BKX
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mark" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Saturday, January 23, 2010 11:15 PM
Subject: Off Topic, How much should a person tip?


> Hi
>     I will be taking my first trip on an airplane soon. I will be =
> traveling from one US. city to another. My question is how much do I tip =
> a taxi driver. the person who guides me through the airport boarding =
> process, the hotel bell hop? I believe that tips at restaurants are =
> running about 15%. Generally, I receive great service and feel I should =
> tip appropriately.
>    Any advice is appreciated.
>
> God bless,
> Mark=20
> Jesus Is Lord!