Is tipping really compulsory in the US?
Interesting question..didn’t know that about NZ. Tipping is not necessarily a mandatory/compulsory adjective here in the US, depends on what it is. Tipping is simply a gesture of appreciation! However, it is a standard practice for those who have hourly jobs with fairly low wages, plus tipping is an incentive for them to provide a pleasing service. The hourly wage alone is just not enough to justify the wear and tear of some jobs and it helps to motivate… Examples of who we tip – Waiter or Waitress Fast Food Counters: (tip jar) Bartender Hotel Room Housekeeper Valet Parking Attendant Doorman (when hailing a taxi or at the end of a stay) Taxi Driver Casino and Poker Dealers Golf Caddy (sometimes mandatory) Spa personnel Hairdresser or barber Bell hop, Baggage Handler or Sky cap (usually $1-$2 per bag) Optional tipping – Airport shuttle driver Bus Driver Hostess/Maitre D’Hotel Concierge (often at the end of a stay) Entertainer at a lounge (tip jar) Delivery, such as floral Museum or to
