It turns out you do tip movers. And, in fact, when going over the terms of the move with me, the mover guy even said "gratuities are appreciated" albeit quickly. It was a point on the form. Luckily, I had already gone out to get cash. But then I found that they even included a tip section on the credit card slip. sheesh.
I had no idea you tipped housekeeping in a hotel. That's absolute crap. Someone needs to compile a list. I understand it's part of the wages of a waitress, you know, unless you suck, you need to tip them. But, I mean, I tip my waxing girl, Shanti, and she owns her own business! Should I be doing that? I started seeing her when she worked at a salon, and I've just never stopped tipping her. But I like her. So it's not that bad.
I miss homegrocer.com. Not only did they rock, and have excellent produce, but they had a policy that stated, clearly, that you do not need to tip the delivery guy, they would not accept tips.
I'm at the apartment, finishing up stuff and cleaning.
The tipping thing often seems bogus.
At one time, I think I tried tipping housekeeping at a place I stayed (for service above and beyond the expected), and they refused.
I'm floored that your movers have a line item on the credit card receipt. That's just so.... weird.
someone told me that you're supposed ot tip a couple of bucks for take-out from places that are typically dine-in. they said you're supposed to tip for the person who bagged it up. wow - there's a whole site dedicated to this: http://www.tipping.org/