In article <2009091518435416807-somewhere@sunnycalif>,
Gerry > wrote:
>On 2009-09-15 15:56:36 -0700, "KLC Lewis" > said:
>
>>> In all these kinds of situations, including set-price valet parking, I
>>> give two bucks. I don't care whether I spent 50 bucks at a buffet or 20
>>> dollars on parking, they get two bucks.
>>
>> My practice is to tip a dollar per person regardless of price. If I'm alone,
>> they get a buck, etc..
>
>That was my approach until about 1999. Maybe it should be wired to the
>cost of a gallon of gas when it's that kind of thing: Buffet service,
>pre-paid valet, wash-room attendants, bellboys when you only have one
>bag, etc.

I estimate the amount of work they do (drinks, clearing dishes, etc.)
compared to full service, and tip a slightly larger fraction than that
of my normal tip (for a given quality of service).

Seth