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I am an over tipper.
My mother worked as a waitress and I got my allowance in ones and quarters.
So it began as a way to put a smile on some hard working woman's face. But then I realized I got better service than those around me. So I began to tip more and more.
Now I tip the valet $10-$20 and he parks my car right at the hotel/casino entrance. Then tells the bell desk they have a VIP. They grab my luggage and take me to the VIP check-in. I then pass that person a $100 bill. And they upgrade my room for the entire stay for "free" which makes out to be $500 or so off and my room is spectacular as far as the view goes. Some will also give me a card to show that basically says, give this man anything he wants. So I didn't make a reservation to eat and the line is around the corner. No problem, sir, we have your table ready for you.
At bars I might even tip the bouncers. Cannot tell you how many times that has come in handy. Lol
Maids always make sure I have everything I need proactively. Mainly because if I see them in the hallway I might give them $20 each. Suddenly they do clean your room even with covid-19 restrictions. And leave me extra water or other drinks if it's a casino. Towels like a mofo.
Door Dash on a Friday or Saturday night at 8pm? Over tip. Suddenly the 1 1/2 to 2 hour wait cuts down to 40 minutes. Same with groceries. Particularly when you are on the cusp of the end of the night and your order might get pushed into the next morning.
My 420 delivery people always bring me extra goodies.
Every place I eat at knows my entire families orders and treats us like royalty.
Local Lyft drivers learn my habits so that they will be starting their shift at the same time I'm going to dinner or a movie, or both so they begin the night with a great ride. Many that stay local work it out to also pick me up.
Tipping is a time saver and time is money.
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