[gumby013]

Originally Posted by Amravanti

Should you carry your own bags up to your room if you don't have enough cash to tip a bellhop? Also, does the same apply to pizza delivery guys? Should I tip the guy at footlocker that brings me my shoes? And if it's just a wage thing, then does this obligation extend to waiters in states that do get paid a proper hourly wage? Does this apply to waiters that are getting paid more than I am? What are the rules of etiquette here?

It's all nonsense. Don't be a jerk, tip when you can, but ignore anyone who tells you that you have to.

I care so little what people think, I'm not even going to remind everyone that despite everything I've said, I do actually tip, and feel bad when I end up not doing so.

How about this, next time I'm low on funds, I'm going to immediately ask that someone hand me a menu when I come in. I'll write down my order on a piece of paper, send it over to the kitchen, and have one of the cooks call me when it's ready and I'll come get it. That way I can pay for what I came out to dinner for. "dinner".

Are you really spending your last dollar on eating out? If so, your priorities are really fucked up.