Help! Emily Post Question

[cyclingfool]

Very interesting question! I hoped a quick Google search for keywords on Crazy Guy on a Bike might yield some clues from touring cyclists’ experiences, but no dice it seems.

I’m horrible about knowing stuff like this, but I’d say $5ish is what I’d be inclined to give, unless they had to jump through some kind of ridiculous hoops to store your bike for you securely. But that’s just a shot in the dark made so that in pour collective wisdom we can crowdsource a response for you… If our n is large enough, you could just tip the mean.

[rcannon100]

Down at NATS stadium, when I tip the bike valet, it’s clear no one ever tips them. I think I usually give them a $5.

[skreaminquadz]

I used to be a bellman back in the early/mid 90’s and the general rule was about $2/bag. For other items it would vary but I’d agree that $5 sounds reasonable.

[eminva]

Thanks, everyone! By the time I left, the bell staff had gone for the night so a concierge had to help me. I tipped him anyway. When I handed him my ticket, I said “I’m here for my bike” but he heard what he expected to, “I’m here for my bag.” So he was rummaging through various closets looking increasingly worried, and finally asked me, “What does your bag look like?” When I said, “It’s a bike” a wave of relief crossed his face.

Back tomorrow for more fun, but it worked out really well today. Thanks again.

Liz

[Hancockbs]

So do you tend to tip before or after? I’ve wondered if you get better service if the tip comes in advance or conversely if they then know there is nothing more to be gained?

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