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Everything you need to know about tipping in NYC Kent.

http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Travel-g60763-c71510/New-York-City:New-York:Tipping.In.Nyc.html

9 years ago. Rating: 10
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Remember, bulletman, that is only a guideline.  You are under no obligation to tip anyone a set amount.  If the service is poor, let it reflect in the gratuity.  

When I visited NYC many years ago, we took a guided bus tour and the guide "mooched" for tips towards the end, suggesting amounts appropriate for how well you enjoyed the tour.  $10 for "good", $15 for "very good", $20 for "outstanding".  Having spent about $40 for the tour itself, I felt very put upon having someone suggest I pay an additional 25% because she had done her job acceptably. 

I think your custom (and ROMOS's) of not tipping unless the service has been exceptional, is a VERY good idea.  Many people in the service industry provide excellent service, and I am happy to give them a "tip".  I do NOT like to feel I MUST give a tip, no matter what, just because it is customary. 

TIPS may be an acronym for "To Insure Proper Service", in which case, it should obviously be paid up front.  THAT is NOT going to happen as far as I'm concerned. 

9 years ago. Rating: 7
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