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XVP Re: Tipping

#1

How much would you tip if the amount was anonymous? Obviously, in most situations, it would be much less. For example, I have never seen anyone call over a change person to give them a tip when they hit $ deuces for a $1000, however, the same person will fork over $10 or more for 2$ deuces which pay $2000 simply because it is a handpay. Yet it is not the fault of the player that the IRS still has the tax threshold at $1200 as it has been for at least 30 years.
  
It often seems interesting to me that the cocktail waitress is content with a $1 tip while the change person is not content with a $5 tip.

Steve N

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#2
#3

Back when Plaza had $1 FPDW at the bar, I had a bartender refuse a $5 tip after I hit deuces for a $1000 handpay. He went on to tell me it was "an insult" and told me I could give it to the other bartender on duty. (I don't know if they shared tips.) I was still behind for the day after the "jackpot".

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--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, Guru Perf <guruperf@...> wrote:

I have to say that I've never experienced a slot attendant giving off an unhappy vibe over a $5 tip. >>>

#4

While I have never "called over a change person to give them
a tip" when I have scored a <1200 win, I have, on several
occasions, "anonymously" tipped a cashier $10.00 when they
cashed a $1,000 ticket for me.

I do not suggest or advocate that others emulate this behavior,
most especially pros, who must zealously guard their bottom line.
Though I am acquainted with some pros who are extremely generous
in tipping casino personnel.

As I have stated, I am a VP Libertarian. Whatever feels right to
each person, in regard to tipping/non-tipping, should be the
deciding factor. My personal decision is based on two things;
I was strongly influenced by the observed behavior of my Mom and
Dad in regard to tipping, but, most of all, it makes ME feel good
to share some of my happiness with another person. However, I
would not tip anyone, anonymously or when hand paid, if I did
not also receive prompt, pleasant and friendly service.

~Babe~

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--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, steveinnv@... wrote:

How much would you tip if the amount was anonymous? Obviously,
in most situations, it would be much less. For example, I
have never seen anyone call over a change person to give them a
tip when they hit $ deuces for a $1000, however, the same person
will fork over $10 or more for 2$ deuces which pay $2000 simply because it is a handpay.

#5
#6

What's most enjoyable is tipping the people who don't "expect" it or who rarely get a tip.

As Babe said the Cashier is someone I will tip if I have had a nice win, or the brush or board person who maintains the lists?in a live poker game.? Or the slot attendant that comes over and watches my machine while I go to the bathroom or while I go to the machine to?cash out a big winning ticket.

At my local indian casino they have people pushing carts around with complimentary soft drinks, water, and coffee.? There are also self-serve stations where you can go get your own.? I always tip them without fail.? From my observation, less than 10% of the people served by these traveling carts get a tip.? It is very pleasing to see how much $1 tip for a free soda means to those people.?

People who expect a tip ----- must earn it.? It's not automatic.? My personal gripe is the cab drivers in Vegas who complain when they get a short ride.? Palms to Bellagio North Entrance?or the like.?? Or Orleans to Rio.? (Yes, I know there is an Orleans/Gold Coast shuttle ---- but sometimes I don't want to wait) ?I know the cabbies?have usually waited in line for a significant period and now they are "stuck" with a short fare.? If they are pleasant and don't complain, they get the biggest tip.? $7.20 fare--------"here's $20 keep it, I know it was a short ride"?

If they complain or you can tell by their attitude that they resent getting stuck with the short ride --- they get virtually nothing -?I will just?round up the fare to the next whole dollar?and I tell them "why".? They need to be pleasant to all rides since they don't know who will tip or appreciate the service the most.?

If I have a problem with a waitress in a restaurant, I too, do the leave a few coins on the table.? Then when inevitably the cashier asks "how was everything" I tell the truth which usually results in the manager coming over to hear what went wrong.? I then explain it.? Not to get a free meal or anything, but to let them know why I was disappointed and what should have been done differently.? Why walk away just upset without trying to make it better?

Diane

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-----Original Message-----
From: jackessiebabe <jackessiebabe@yahoo.com>
To: vpFREE@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Mon, Jun 29, 2009 1:22 pm
Subject: [vpFREE] Re:XVP Re: Tipping

While I have never "called over a change person to give them
a tip" when I have scored a <1200 win, I have, on several
occasions, "anonymously" tipped a cashier $10.00 when they
cashed a $1,000 ticket for me.

I do not suggest or advocate that others emulate this behavior,
most especially pros, who must zealously guard their bottom line.
Though I am acquainted with some pros who are extremely generous
in tipping casino personnel.

As I have stated, I am a VP Libertarian. Whatever feels right to
each person, in regard to tipping/non-tipping, should be the
deciding factor. My personal decision is based on two things;
I was strongly influenced by the observed behavior of my Mom and
Dad in regard to tipping, but, most of all, it makes ME feel good
to share some of my happiness with another person. However, I
would not tip anyone, anonymously or when hand paid, if I did
not also receive prompt, pleasant and friendly service.

~Babe~

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--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, steveinnv@... wrote:

How much would you tip if the amount was anonymous? Obviously,
in most situations, it would be much less. For example, I
have never seen anyone call over a change person to give them a
tip when they hit $ deuces for a $1000, however, the same person
will fork over $10 or more for 2$ deuces which pay $2000 simply because it is a handpay.

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#7

I don't tip on anything that doesn't have a W2-G attached to it, and generally, if I hit something and the machines locks up for less than $1200, management gets to hear about it.

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--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, Guru Perf <guruperf@> wrote:
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> I have to say that I've never experienced a slot attendant giving off an unhappy vibe over a $5 tip. >>>

#8

That is the most 'bizarre' thing I have ever heard a bartender say. Do you think it was because he thought it was too small a tip? Either way, I would have taken it as in insult on me, and would have left the bar. (depending on how much I had to drink I might have said so to his face also!)

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--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "vegasvpplayer" <vegasvpplayer@...> wrote:

Back when Plaza had $1 FPDW at the bar, I had a bartender refuse a $5 tip after I hit deuces for a $1000 handpay. He went on to tell me it was "an insult" and told me I could give it to the other bartender on duty. (I don't know if they shared tips.) I was still behind for the day after the "jackpot".

#9

Absolutely. I was also tipping $1 for tiny cups of diet soda which I felt obligated to get while playing.

<<I would have taken it as in insult on me, and would have left the bar. >>>

Remember I said the game was $1 FPDW. At the time, I was a dollar player and that was the best game I knew of at that denomination. I was insulted, but I would still play at that bar whenever I was lucky enough to find a seat.

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--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "lorrys67" <lorrys@...> wrote:

That is the most 'bizarre' thing I have ever heard a bartender say. Do you think it was because he thought it was too small a tip?>>

#10

I found out the VERY hard way that 50 cents per drink is not enough at
a bar at the Mirage. He quickly and very obviously ignored me. I'd
rather be thirsty than ever go through that again. I can't afford $1
per drink.

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--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "vegasvpplayer" <vegasvpplayer@...> wrote:

Back when Plaza had $1 FPDW at the bar, I had a bartender refuse a $5 tip after I hit deuces for a $1000 handpay. He went on to tell me it was "an insult" and told me I could give it to the other bartender on duty. (I don't know if they shared tips.) I was still behind for the day after the "jackpot".

That is the most 'bizarre' thing I have ever heard a bartender say. Do you think it was because he thought it was too small a tip? Either way, I would have taken it as in insult on me, and would have left the bar. (depending on how much I had to drink I might have said so to his face also!)

#11

I can't afford $1 per drink.

---Perhaps you should drink at home? It would be much cheaper and no
tipping! :slight_smile:

Scot

#12

I can't afford $1 per drink.

---Perhaps you should drink at home? It would be much cheaper and no
tipping! :slight_smile:

Scot

I can't afford that, either. I'm starting to panic because I'm
running out of gift shop comp points. Should I be tipping cashiers at
gift shops? Don't they work as hard as bartenders or taxi drivers?

#13

I make the mistake of giving a waitress some change which included a nickel a long time ago and she just returned it next to the drink. I now tip a dollar minimum in cash. When I was at the HRH a few months ago I thought I'd tip in gold dollars but I didn't feel comfortable because I think some of the girls thought they were quarters.

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To: vpFREE@yahoogroups.com
From: madameguyon@embarqmail.com
Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:45:03 -0700
Subject: Re: [vpFREE] Re:XVP Re: Tipping

      >--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "vegasvpplayer" <vegasvpplayer@...> wrote:

Back when Plaza had $1 FPDW at the bar, I had a bartender refuse a $5 tip after I hit deuces for a $1000 handpay. He went on to tell me it was "an insult" and told me I could give it to the other bartender on duty. (I don't know if they shared tips.) I was still behind for the day after the "jackpot".

That is the most 'bizarre' thing I have ever heard a bartender say. Do you think it was because he thought it was too small a tip? Either way, I would have taken it as in insult on me, and would have left the bar. (depending on how much I had to drink I might have said so to his face also!)

I found out the VERY hard way that 50 cents per drink is not enough at

a bar at the Mirage. He quickly and very obviously ignored me. I'd

rather be thirsty than ever go through that again. I can't afford $1

per drink.

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