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

[polomex.livejournal.com]

Reading over this, I find it strange that people tip the person driving them from one place to another, tip the person who takes their lunch order, but don't tip the person who probably does more work than the two combined: cleaning the room, picking up towels, making the bed, etc. I know I hate cleaning, so I am more than willing to show my appreciation to those who are doing it for me.