Opinions Wanted -- Tipping?

[kybearfuzz]

I'm usually a good tipper when it comes to restaurants unless the service is just horrible. However, when it comes to other services, I have no idea how much is an appropriate tip.

What do you consider to be an appropriate tip for the following?

1. A taxi ride (use $12 as an fare amount if you want)?
   
2. A haircut?
   
3. A hotel maid service?

Are there instances, like the maid service, where you don't feel you should leave a tip, or do you leave one if the room is necessarily messy?

Just curious...

Comments

[cincycub.livejournal.com]

There are manners websites that tell you the "right" amounts, but I guess I'm stingy since I often disagree on the amount suggested for "miscellaneous" services like that. I generally stick to a 15-20% rule. I don't think I've ever tipped a hotel maid before.

The rules are different here than in Ireland too, btw ;)