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

[mrdreamjeans.livejournal.com]

I'm not an expert, so I go by how I feel about the individual. In general:

1. If it was $12, I'd tip $2.00.
2. I use a barber, so normally I don't tip. However, if he works on my beard, eyebrows, etc .. I will sometimes tip 10%.
3. If I'm in a hotel overnight, I don't usually tip. If I'm at a place, as I've been on some of my show tours, for quite awhile and the hoursekeeper/maid does a great job, I can be generous. I had a Chinese maid in Toronto for 6 weeks who went out of her way to take care of me; in turn, I'm a neat freak and made sure I didn't create much work for her:) I tipped her $20 a week.

I'm reading this back .. When I have the funds, I really should tip more:) I guess the answer is .. Do what you think feels right.