Great video! I also tip the employees that's cleaning around & in between the slots sometimes. They really deserve tips because they keep the areas clean after ppl make a mess sometimes
I agree with tipping people for different services, but especially in Las Vegas, the cost of food and drinks is very high. Can't these greedy companies pay more decent wages?
It comes down to culture. Restaurants have operated this way in every part of the United States for 150 years. Companies have come to rely on this system, and changing the system wouldn’t reduce the cost to the consumer it would merely change they pay. Businesses are not going to internalize the cost, they’ll merely raise their prices to make up for the increased labor cost.
They absolutely could. Casinos in LV made huge profits over COVID and afterwards. And they had the nerve to try and make more money with parking fees and worse gambling odds. The channel is right to say the casinos would use the excuse of having to pay real living wages to raise prices, but it would be just that - an excuse. That’s part of the reason strikes in LV have been so successful: workers get so little, the casino takes your money and expects you to tip instead. Not only that, the IRS expects these workers to make certain tips, so when you don’t tip, you’re literally taking money out of the workers’ pockets, not just “not giving.”
Having worked in hotels for years I highly recommend tipping housekeeping daily. Housekeeping does not pool tips and the attendant changes almost daily for a room. So if you wait til the end you’ve stiffed several housekeepers.
For some food services (ie: room service, large groups of 8+ ppl, etc.) a lot of the time the gratuity is already automatically included on your bill, so make sure you don't tip twice. (unless you want to)
Great video! I also will add, restaurant server tip should be calculated BEFORE any discounts, casino credits, or promotions are deducted from final bill. And, tipping brings good karma, which is much needed when sitting in front of a slot machine 😂
I come from Canada and I say to the desk staff, if you can help me I can help you. I go with $40 and that usually gets me a nice upgrade. And is hard to resist. That works out to $10 a day well worth it.
Good common sense advice. I usually stay at Caesars Palace and find the service very good there, so I have no problem taking care of all the people you mentioned. They remember good tippers too which can help.
Here is my philosophy on tipping and I'm not changing it regardless of location. 1. I do NOT tip retail employees for doing the job that they are paid to do. PERIOD. 2. I do tip service employees, based on the quality of service they provide. PERIOD. 3. If you don't get a tip from me, you are either working under Rule 1, or you need to rethink whether or not your service level merited a tip. Because it is not a given.
PS. I should add. When I tip, I always tip well. My daughter, she will tip low for low levels of service. She says that way they can do the math and figure out why they got a crappy tip, as opposed to nothing at all.
Agreed. Tipping universally creates an entitlement mentality. You get a paycheck for doing your job. You should get a tip if you provide service above and beyond. Good customer service used to be a part of just good business practices .
You do realise most of your tipping is conducted inside multi billion dollar companies premises......you need to understand why this behavior has become common practice. In the UK we tip for good service and even then its completely discretionary...
Tipping in LV is different when having the conversation about overtipping… because LV is service heavy and many people are doing very traditional jobs that tipping is normalized. But flipping an iPad for a making an overpriced coffee at Starbucks doesn't require tipping. It is amusing to me that fast food returns don't do this, yet Starbucks does and is literally a fast food restaurant.
Backwards culture....so a tip is expected in a high end establishment even for mediocre service but not for excellent service at a fast food establishment. Same people earning the same minimum wage doing broadly the same job...but treated completely differently. Only is the US😂
I agree, any driver that used the C word when my wife is present would get reduced or no tip at all. The cocktail waitress at 7:08 would get $5 a drink tip.
Well done! We always tip housekeeping staff very generously and do it daily! Uber drivers also receive a nice tip when friendly and NOT driving like they are preparing for the upcoming Formula One event. There is only one thing that determines if restaurant servers will receive a generous tip from me... that is in how they treat your drinks, refills, etc. They cannot control how the food will taste or how it is prepared, but being attentive to your drinks is absolutely crucial. We literally just returned today from a weekend Vegas trip. The goat cheese appetizer has been removed from the menu at Mon Ami Gabi. However, we asked the server if he could still have one made for us. He made it happen and brought one out. It was simple but yet, a highlight of our trip. He received a $40 tip on a $60 bill. Also... Karma is huge for me. When I am tipping generously in Vegas, I seem to have better luck on the machines. Go figure! lol Please keep these videos coming!
Good video, tipping here in Canada is out of control, everyone is looking for a tip, however in Vegas we tip and it is much more appreciated by the employees, tip well in Vegas!
I’ve been around the world and seen countries where tipping is excessive, and countries were tipping, is frowned upon. I’ve learned from my experience that tipping often leads to an entitlement attitude. I love countries like Japan, and New Zealand were tipping is frowned upon . My first trip to Japan, I left a tip because of the quality of service and food and hospitality. The shopkeeper was an old lady who chased me down to blocks to give me back my tip and refused to take it. I wanted her to have it, but she would not take it. I learned that there is a certain honor and pride in the service that is provided.
Myself and 2 friends were on the slot floor at the TI, and we were heavy handed with the tips for cocktail waitress because it was 1 am and she was very fun. A guy sat down next to us, got a drink, and didn't tip. She stared at him, then walked off. We never saw her again. He ruined it for the three of us
Are tipping amounts varied depending upon the hotel? IE: Circus Circus Vs Wynn? It would not be my inclination to distinguish but I ask out of curiosity.
I tip maids on a daily. You do not know if the same person will be cleaning the room your entire stay so tip daily. My issue is we tip BEFORE the room is cleaned and stocked and shotty services can lead to the following housekeeper getting shorted. If we go on holidays we tip extra to seriously thank them for coming to serve us.
I use lyft when available or taxi when not. I like to tip them using a red chip from which ever casino I'm exiting. Same with house keeping. be sure to write a note: Housekeeping for the tip. Definately tip daily.
Tipping is crazy in usa/vegas. I would be very much a hated person all over las vegas for sure. Good reason to stay away i guess lol. So many other amazing places to visit elsewhere luckilly.
Many restaurants operate on a tip pool. The person at the counter takes the order for every guest in the restaurant. The guests pick a table; their drinks and food are served to them. All tables are set and bussed by the workers. In ALL restaurants it's best to tip using a card. Some employees and managers will steal from the workers by pocketing cash left on tables or the bcash tip pool. If a manager steals from tips on cards it's easy to prove and prosecute. I worked at a place where a manager stole thousands from the cash tip pool left by one famous customer... she was fired but we did not get paid any of that money. Some of the nicest restaurants are cash free.
tip the slot att for handpay lolol got a good laugh outa that one..whats a handpay.... i rem working in a bar here in ireland back in day we not a tipping country and when an american pushed a tip my way i pushed it back and said your ok lolol
Great video! I'm a new subscriber and you guys have the best content! Of course I'd be remiss if I didn't make the old hat "something something give YOU the tip!" Joke
One that had me this last trip. Got a cabana at mandalay bay. You pay twice essential. $400 for the cabana...they also restock the fridge with waters and sodas. So how much do you tip them? You also have the waiters/waitresses who bring drink/food. Thats easier. That was like $150, so tipped like $35. (About 20%)...but the cabana 10% is $40. They just pointed to the cabana and filled waters once. Also got one at the palms (which has a minimum spend) and they automatically add 18%...so just added a little. Question is...whats the norm for the cabana/water people. Looked on line and people are everywhere from $5 to 20% (which would be $80). I split the difference and did $40. Still felt like the waiters did more for less.
Tipping the cabana host does seem ridiculous. I don’t think we ever have. Nor do we tip on the cost of the rental. The server is the only one actually helping you out so that’s where the tip should go and only on the food and beverage ordered.
So to clarify im satying at a multi billion dollar resort and paying thousands for the privilege... im also expected to subsidise staff wages for these establishments? Only in the US are you expected to pay twice😂
Don’t come then. Europeans love to knock Americans for not following local customs when we travel abroad, then they come over here and do the same thing? Makes sense…
We don't place a lot of sports bets, and when we do it's usually through the Bet MGM app. That said, no, the only time I ever won a substantial sum on a sports bet and cashed it in in-person I did not tip. It was still less than a hand-pay on a slot machine, so I didn't see the need. Thanks for watching!
This country is insane about tipping. People need to just do their damn jobs. Why does the person making my coffee or handing me take out food deserve a tip ? It’s ridiculous
Take out food always gets at least 10%. They take time away from their tipping customers at tables to place your order and bag it up for you. If you can't tip stay home
Suppose that depends on what type of win we're talking about. If it's a hundred bucks, we think the tips the bartender got for the drinks are sufficient. If it's truly a big win we'd probably slip the bartender another tip. Thanks for watching!
Percentage tipping on servers gets ridiculous when for example your at Gordon Ramseys steak and having Japanese Wagu for $49 an oz and your bill is $400+ the expected tip is $80. Considering waiters have multiple tables turning over in less than an hour, they often will be earning more than those they serve do....
I just got back from Vegas Only one Guy didn’t get tip on my trip and I feel bad for him. Uber driver with dirty car inside and out bird poop 💩 on passenger side window. If you gonna drive people around stop by car wash vacuum your car and at least use free squeegee on gas station wash your windows 👍🏻
Those cocktail waitresses deserve the most of anyone on your list in my opinion. These people in Vegas must be killing it making bank if they are getting what is recommended. The people I hated tipping in the old days was the guy who opens the taxi door for you. I don’t think they have them anymore with everyone doing ride share
$20 bucks for a housekeeper? Jesus. I thought my $1/day mantra was good enough. Damn you guys must be killing it in MO. I remember making bank and keeping my money while I lived in Missouri. It all changed when I moved to Cali.
Hello there. Love the video. Quick question, if I'm in the sports book and place multiple wagers through the afternoon , Do I need to tip the cashier everytime I place a wager? Best wishes.
We don’t place a lot of sports bets, but when we do we generally use the casino’s mobile app or one of the kiosks so we really have to frame of reference here. But we will say, the concept of tipping the clerk when making a bet seems unnecessary. MAYBE when cashing in a sizable winning ticket, but not while simply placing a bet. Thanks for watching!
Great job on the video and I didnot know about tipping Uber drivers they always told me the tip are included in the rude so I never tip them will definitely bring a lot is small bills on my next trip😊thanks
For someone living in Europe, Uk to be more precise this sounds so crazy . The companies should paid their employees fairly, not the clients. I do not tip and I should not feel bad because I don't want to overspend my hard working money when a company refuses to pay their employees. Especially in Vegas where the profits are astronomical. I can't believe that after all these years the tipping culture still going strong. If all these people you mention in the video will stop working and strike for just few days, it will cost the companies a fortune and they will start paying better. I do understand America is used to this, but for Europe or other places this sounds crazy. We are not use to this. I do plan a trip to Vegas and I have to admit the tipping culture gives me a bit of anxiety. I'll see how it goes.
Your point is well taken, but it is a firmly entrenched culture that isn't going to change overnight, if ever. Failing to tip in this culture doesn't hurt the employer one bit, and nothing short of a complete and total boycott would ever change that. In other words, failing to tip only hurts the server, bartender, bellhop, etc. but does nothing to change the system. Enjoy your trip, and thanks for watching!
Well , the power of people can change things, that's how history was written. And it does hurts me and my pocket, it's not my responsibility to pay for other peoples wages. It means that for every trip to America I will need to put aside few hundreds of $ (and basically burn them). I will literally be giving those money away. The issue is that it's a vicious circle of people not doing the right thing or anything about it, like you said in your comment. People will tip, server, bartender, bellhop, etc will get their money and companies will never pay their employees. So that's where the issue is. Anyhow ... we can debate this issue forever 😁😂. Thanks for your videos, good info.
As an English guy, tipping is an alien concept - here it's rare to tip full stop so going to Vegas really is a step into the unknown when it comes to tipping. I'm fine with tipping waitresses and taxi drivers but I find it really odd how you are supposed to tip bar tenders now 2$ on already expensive drinks, I even had a bar waitress in Caesars tell me that it's $2 minimum and $5 per drink if you are happy which is mind blowing given how expensive drinks are now. Also why are tips expected in buffets? I mean this feels totally bizarre given by nature it's help yourself! Equally I can't get my head around why tips are expected even more now given how expensive Vegas has become now over the last decade when it was affordable and plenty of good deals offered at most hotels and free drinks in the casinos were common place. Anyway my rule is when tipping I always add 20% to the bill. P.s watch out for the places that charge a 20% service charge, many expect an additional tip on top of that!
Resort fees aren't really for anything specific, they're merely another revenue stream for the hotel. They definitely don't get filtered down to the housekeepers. A housekeeping tip is merely a gesture of gratitude toward an employee that is almost certainly not earning a living wage. The roots of the tipping culture in America are kind of murky and it definitely isn't a good system, but it's what we've got and changing it is almost impossible at this point. Thanks as always for watching!
Yea mark it’s crazy I’m from Ireland and go to vegas a lot why isn’t the employers paying them a decent wage? I can’t boost my wages by getting tips it very rarely happens her I just don’t get it and puts me on edge when In LV. I would rather not have to think about this and just enjoy my holiday
Pro tip, don't ask an employee what a standard tip is lol. they will inflate that number because they have a conflict of interest in answering that question honestly.
@@J_Money1 Yeah I've experienced that some are super modest and respond it's what ever you want others inflate. Still crazy to me that the hotels are not paying people fair wages given the insane profits they make.
Tip a whole bunch of hotel employees. Housekeeper is a must. Driver of vehicle to bring you from the airport to hotel. Always leave tip for dealers. Sometimes I tip at the start of my session. Am subscribed.
@@jhoop842 Dealers should always be tipped. You could not make many bets without having a dealer there. Many times I leave a tip for the dealers at the start in case I lose. Yes, dealers should be paid more, but, it usually pays what the market will bear.
I was confused what to do with the bell hop. I arrived early so had a few hours to wait, so I dropped off my luggage. I tipped when I picked up my luggage a few hours later.
So a server on minimum wage in a high end establishment gets a circa 20% tip but the server in Mcdonlds working just as hard gets nothing? makes perfect sense.....only in the US would be acceptable.
That’s not a “server” bud. Clearly those jobs are not the same thing. How about you just respect local customs or else stay home? Nobody asked you to fix them.
@@ShowMeVegasexplain how two jobs both with presumably similar entry requirements, basic wage etc and ultimately serving paying customes food are that different? I'm genuinely interested why a mediocre service in a high end establishment desrves a circa 20% tip and excellent service in a fast food establishment desrves less or indeed nothing?
@@damtrip I'm not about to defend the system, but right off the top they absolutely do not have the same entry requirements and they do not pay anywhere near the same wage. For starters the fast food employee is making $12 to $15 an hour, while the restaurant server is making more like $2 an hour. The tips ARE their wage. It doesn't make any difference whether or not you like the system or find it equitable. If life was about how HARD a person worked then a garbage man would earn more than a CEO. The system may not be a good one, but it has been entrenched in this culture for more than 150 years. As it stands, if you come to the United States and don't tip your restaurant server, YOU have screwed them. Just because you don't agree with a culture doesn't mean you just ignore it and do your own thing...
🌞when you tip your hotel housekeeper it would be Very handy if you run into her/him at or near your room. There are Many dishonest head housekeepers, or assistant, or the "room strippers". The housekeepers will do up to 22 or more rooms a day and deserve those tips.
I totally agree, i know few house keepers in vegas that says, supervisors get into the tips before they do. The best advice they game me was put the tip under ice bucket.
We’ve never done it and probably never will, but that sounds like plenty. They’re of course going to ask for $50 or more, so have that conversation BEFORE taking the photograph. Thanks for watching!
We’ve had a couple rides comped by the casino before and we felt like about $30 was appropriated. As the previous commenter said, $20min/$40max is where we fall on that…
Great question. Depends on the pickup wait time (did your flight get delayed and they sat a long time), service (did you have to handle your bags at all) and then distance from the airport (NYNY or Circa?), how was the experience (friendly? Offer of water?) How did they handle the arrival and the unload and handoff to your host or doorman? Did they call in advance to make sure you were met at arrival? When I'm going downtown it's anywhere from $60 to a C-note depending on all that.
Even if I was a billionaire, tipping would still 🤬 me off. I haven’t tipped in 30 years, so Vegas would NOT be a vacation for me, as I would be so angry all the time.
@@ShowMeVegas - I don’t go to any establishment that requires tipping. That’s how against it, I am. And that’s why I watch TH-cam videos watching others tipping, seemingly everywhere.
No place "requires tipping" but we aren't going to limit ourselves to fast food and counter service restaurants simply because we don't want to give a few bucks to the server. But you do you and we'll do us...
@@ShowMeVegas - Exactly. I love watching other people tip. What’s hard to understand? This is TH-cam. Entertain me!! (Edit: That’s why I subscribed to your channel. I most likely will never go to Las Vegas, hence, never tip there. I’m glad you do, tho.)
It is against both house rules and licensing regulations for a non vendor type host to receive ANY tip from a customer. However, casino employers and department heads generally look the other way when hosts receive things like chocolates, ties, a bottle of wine (given that they are of the inexpensive variety and they can be "shared" amongst the staff). Now for the unofficial what really goes on lesson. High end customers understand and learn the intricacies of giving the "hundred dollar(s) handshake" to their host. (descretly - think not on camera - NEVER on the gaming floor) They give fine ties, (think Feragamo) fine wines (think Crystal) etc all of which can be sent to their homes or given over dinner when they visit or accompany them. Especially at Christmas time. Heck, ordering that extra comped bottle and simply taking it out the door and then handing it over to your host after dinner is so routinely done that the matrei-d' (don't forget to tip them) will have a bag ready for you. Smaller players can and do take care of their hosts - a twenty dollar handshake is just as appreciated. Even the effort of making an attempt to take care of them is appreciated. Many professionals will turn it down and explain that it is not necessary (and they should say that). But they now understand what you wish to do. Whatever you do, NEVER jeopardize their job by doing something openly or on camera....or in front of their boss!
Thing is, a lot of people come to Vegas from cultures where tipping is not the norm. That's part of the reason we made this video. Thanks for watching!
25% across the board, 10 bucks a day for room maid...Throw the drink girls at lease a 5 dollar chip PER drink AGREED Valet 5 bucks each drop off.. WE have success with a $ 50 tip at the front desk,, DEALERS after a decent win throw them a few nickels,, OR as you're playing make bets for them NEAR your numbers. You'd be amazed how close they can DROP the ball really close to your number
I'm sorry but I refuse to tip table dealers. When you lose, the dealers have no problem taking your last dollar. But when you win, a tip is now expected. Sorry, ain't gonna happen.
That's definitely your prerogative, but it definitely isn't a new practice. And of course they don't control the outcome, they want you to win because that's the only way they'll get a tip. Thanks for watching!
Great video! I also tip the employees that's cleaning around & in between the slots sometimes. They really deserve tips because they keep the areas clean after ppl make a mess sometimes
I agree with tipping people for different services, but especially in Las Vegas, the cost of food and drinks is very high. Can't these greedy companies pay more decent wages?
It comes down to culture. Restaurants have operated this way in every part of the United States for 150 years. Companies have come to rely on this system, and changing the system wouldn’t reduce the cost to the consumer it would merely change they pay. Businesses are not going to internalize the cost, they’ll merely raise their prices to make up for the increased labor cost.
They absolutely could. Casinos in LV made huge profits over COVID and afterwards. And they had the nerve to try and make more money with parking fees and worse gambling odds.
The channel is right to say the casinos would use the excuse of having to pay real living wages to raise prices, but it would be just that - an excuse.
That’s part of the reason strikes in LV have been so successful: workers get so little, the casino takes your money and expects you to tip instead.
Not only that, the IRS expects these workers to make certain tips, so when you don’t tip, you’re literally taking money out of the workers’ pockets, not just “not giving.”
Having worked in hotels for years I highly recommend tipping housekeeping daily. Housekeeping does not pool tips and the attendant changes almost daily for a room. So if you wait til the end you’ve stiffed several housekeepers.
For some food services (ie: room service, large groups of 8+ ppl, etc.) a lot of the time the gratuity is already automatically included on your bill, so make sure you don't tip twice. (unless you want to)
Great video! I also will add, restaurant server tip should be calculated BEFORE any discounts, casino credits, or promotions are deducted from final bill. And, tipping brings good karma, which is much needed when sitting in front of a slot machine 😂
I come from Canada and I say to the desk staff, if you can help me I can help you. I go with $40 and that usually gets me a nice upgrade. And is hard to resist. That works out to $10 a day well worth it.
Good common sense advice. I usually stay at Caesars Palace and find the service very good there, so I have no problem taking care of all the people you mentioned. They remember good tippers too which can help.
Here is my philosophy on tipping and I'm not changing it regardless of location.
1. I do NOT tip retail employees for doing the job that they are paid to do. PERIOD.
2. I do tip service employees, based on the quality of service they provide. PERIOD.
3. If you don't get a tip from me, you are either working under Rule 1, or you need to rethink whether or not your service level merited a tip. Because it is not a given.
PS. I should add. When I tip, I always tip well. My daughter, she will tip low for low levels of service. She says that way they can do the math and figure out why they got a crappy tip, as opposed to nothing at all.
Agreed. Tipping universally creates an entitlement mentality. You get a paycheck for doing your job. You should get a tip if you provide service above and beyond.
Good customer service used to be a part of just good business practices .
I feel it’s better to be generous than greedy, so I tip everyone and I tip well.
You do realise most of your tipping is conducted inside multi billion dollar companies premises......you need to understand why this behavior has become common practice.
In the UK we tip for good service and even then its completely discretionary...
@@damtrip yes, but the tips go to the workers, not the company or the C-suite.
Tipping in LV is different when having the conversation about overtipping… because LV is service heavy and many people are doing very traditional jobs that tipping is normalized. But flipping an iPad for a making an overpriced coffee at Starbucks doesn't require tipping. It is amusing to me that fast food returns don't do this, yet Starbucks does and is literally a fast food restaurant.
Backwards culture....so a tip is expected in a high end establishment even for mediocre service but not for excellent service at a fast food establishment. Same people earning the same minimum wage doing broadly the same job...but treated completely differently. Only is the US😂
I agree, any driver that used the C word when my wife is present would get reduced or no tip at all. The cocktail waitress at 7:08 would get $5 a drink tip.
Well done! We always tip housekeeping staff very generously and do it daily! Uber drivers also receive a nice tip when friendly and NOT driving like they are preparing for the upcoming Formula One event. There is only one thing that determines if restaurant servers will receive a generous tip from me... that is in how they treat your drinks, refills, etc. They cannot control how the food will taste or how it is prepared, but being attentive to your drinks is absolutely crucial. We literally just returned today from a weekend Vegas trip. The goat cheese appetizer has been removed from the menu at Mon Ami Gabi. However, we asked the server if he could still have one made for us. He made it happen and brought one out. It was simple but yet, a highlight of our trip. He received a $40 tip on a $60 bill. Also... Karma is huge for me. When I am tipping generously in Vegas, I seem to have better luck on the machines. Go figure! lol Please keep these videos coming!
Sometimes towels are used for ‘extracurricular’ things. Please use your imagination!😂 Clean towels daily are a must!
Special note..."He" didn't make it happen, the cooks in the back made it happen.
Good video, tipping here in Canada is out of control, everyone is looking for a tip, however in Vegas we tip and it is much more appreciated by the employees, tip well in Vegas!
I’ve been around the world and seen countries where tipping is excessive, and countries were tipping, is frowned upon. I’ve learned from my experience that tipping often leads to an entitlement attitude.
I love countries like Japan, and New Zealand were tipping is frowned upon .
My first trip to Japan, I left a tip because of the quality of service and food and hospitality. The shopkeeper was an old lady who chased me down to blocks to give me back my tip and refused to take it. I wanted her to have it, but she would not take it.
I learned that there is a certain honor and pride in the service that is provided.
Myself and 2 friends were on the slot floor at the TI, and we were heavy handed with the tips for cocktail waitress because it was 1 am and she was very fun. A guy sat down next to us, got a drink, and didn't tip. She stared at him, then walked off. We never saw her again. He ruined it for the three of us
Are tipping amounts varied depending upon the hotel? IE: Circus Circus Vs Wynn?
It would not be my inclination to distinguish but I ask out of curiosity.
I tip maids on a daily.
You do not know if the same person will be cleaning the room your entire stay so tip daily.
My issue is we tip BEFORE the room is cleaned and stocked and shotty services can lead to the following housekeeper getting shorted.
If we go on holidays we tip extra to seriously thank them for coming to serve us.
I use lyft when available or taxi when not. I like to tip them using a red chip from which ever casino I'm exiting. Same with house keeping. be sure to write a note: Housekeeping for the tip. Definately tip daily.
Tipping in Japan is considered an insult. Should just increase prices and salaries/wages so don't need to tip.
Well, vegas is not in Japan. So tip.
This isn’t Japan this is America, and this is how we do it
Hell yeah!
@@gregorynemecek630 You’re absolutely right!… I hate when people try to compare the US to Japan!
@@PaulEHill928 Spot on!
Tipping the bathroom person always makes them smile. They always get overlooked
I always give more than just the tip....
Great content words to live by especially in Las Vegas thank you both have a great weekend
Tipping is crazy in usa/vegas. I would be very much a hated person all over las vegas for sure.
Good reason to stay away i guess lol. So many other amazing places to visit elsewhere luckilly.
Many restaurants operate on a tip pool. The person at the counter takes the order for every guest in the restaurant. The guests pick a table; their drinks and food are served to them. All tables are set and bussed by the workers. In ALL restaurants it's best to tip using a card. Some employees and managers will steal from the workers by pocketing cash left on tables or the bcash tip pool. If a manager steals from tips on cards it's easy to prove and prosecute. I worked at a place where a manager stole thousands from the cash tip pool left by one famous customer... she was fired but we did not get paid any of that money. Some of the nicest restaurants are cash free.
tip the slot att for handpay lolol got a good laugh outa that one..whats a handpay.... i rem working in a bar here in ireland back in day we not a tipping country and when an american pushed a tip my way i pushed it back and said your ok lolol
Thanks guys GREAT TOPIC !!!!!
Nice Tips 👍😁
We see what you did there…. Thanks as always for watching!
great video, i travel a lot to USA and i learned something new
Glad to hear! Thanks for watching!
Thanks!
Thank you so much!!
@@ShowMeVegas you’re welcome! Always love your videos!!
Great video! I'm a new subscriber and you guys have the best content! Of course I'd be remiss if I didn't make the old hat "something something give YOU the tip!" Joke
Thanks for the sub!
One that had me this last trip. Got a cabana at mandalay bay. You pay twice essential. $400 for the cabana...they also restock the fridge with waters and sodas. So how much do you tip them? You also have the waiters/waitresses who bring drink/food. Thats easier. That was like $150, so tipped like $35. (About 20%)...but the cabana 10% is $40. They just pointed to the cabana and filled waters once. Also got one at the palms (which has a minimum spend) and they automatically add 18%...so just added a little. Question is...whats the norm for the cabana/water people. Looked on line and people are everywhere from $5 to 20% (which would be $80). I split the difference and did $40. Still felt like the waiters did more for less.
Tipping the cabana host does seem ridiculous. I don’t think we ever have. Nor do we tip on the cost of the rental. The server is the only one actually helping you out so that’s where the tip should go and only on the food and beverage ordered.
Its mutual respect.
It's not necessary to start every sentence with "So".
So to clarify im satying at a multi billion dollar resort and paying thousands for the privilege... im also expected to subsidise staff wages for these establishments?
Only in the US are you expected to pay twice😂
Don’t come then. Europeans love to knock Americans for not following local customs when we travel abroad, then they come over here and do the same thing? Makes sense…
Do you tip the people who cash out your winning tickets at the sports bet counter?
We don't place a lot of sports bets, and when we do it's usually through the Bet MGM app. That said, no, the only time I ever won a substantial sum on a sports bet and cashed it in in-person I did not tip. It was still less than a hand-pay on a slot machine, so I didn't see the need. Thanks for watching!
This country is insane about tipping. People need to just do their damn jobs. Why does the person making my coffee or handing me take out food deserve a tip ? It’s ridiculous
Take out food always gets at least 10%. They take time away from their tipping customers at tables to place your order and bag it up for you. If you can't tip stay home
@@HenryJosh72 wrong. They are handing me food , not serving it. They need to be paid accordingly by employers. Tipping is absurd
Who do I actually get tips for breathing in the USA :-)
sorry people but it is really too exaggerated
selfish
@@keeganlamotte1489 clueless
If you win playing video poker at a bar it is customary to tip the bartender, or the clerk if you're playing somewhere like a 7-11.
Suppose that depends on what type of win we're talking about. If it's a hundred bucks, we think the tips the bartender got for the drinks are sufficient. If it's truly a big win we'd probably slip the bartender another tip. Thanks for watching!
Pro tip: if you're short on $1s or $5s for tips, most bank machines in Vegas will break a bill for you.
Indeed. The voucher redemption machines in every casino are also bill breakers. Would have been a good tip to have in the video. Thanks for watching!
Percentage tipping on servers gets ridiculous when for example your at Gordon Ramseys steak and having Japanese Wagu for $49 an oz and your bill is $400+ the expected tip is $80.
Considering waiters have multiple tables turning over in less than an hour, they often will be earning more than those they serve do....
@@jhoop842 went to a bar and ordered 2 drinks, by % the tip should had been $17, not to be cheap, but $10 tip on 2 drinks I find ample
Tipping by percentage is stupid. The waitress is doing the same job bringing a champagne than a coke.
I just got back from Vegas
Only one Guy didn’t get tip on my trip and I feel bad for him.
Uber driver with dirty car inside and out bird poop 💩 on passenger side window.
If you gonna drive people around stop by car wash vacuum your car and at least use free squeegee on gas station wash your windows 👍🏻
Won a 14K hand pay, gave a five hundred dollar tip.
Those cocktail waitresses deserve the most of anyone on your list in my opinion. These people in Vegas must be killing it making bank if they are getting what is recommended. The people I hated tipping in the old days was the guy who opens the taxi door for you. I don’t think they have them anymore with everyone doing ride share
I read an article on our last trip to Vegas, saying housekeepers were the most underpaid and under tipped workers in Vegas.
All great advice. The only one I have a problem with is hand pays. You’re bringing me MY money. You may get a little but not a lot
$20 bucks for a housekeeper? Jesus. I thought my $1/day mantra was good enough. Damn you guys must be killing it in MO. I remember making bank and keeping my money while I lived in Missouri. It all changed when I moved to Cali.
$1 a day would be killing it if they have an HONEST head housekeeper. The best tips are the ones they actually get...
It's $5 a day actually.
Hello there. Love the video. Quick question, if I'm in the sports book and place multiple wagers through the afternoon , Do I need to tip the cashier everytime I place a wager? Best wishes.
We don’t place a lot of sports bets, but when we do we generally use the casino’s mobile app or one of the kiosks so we really have to frame of reference here. But we will say, the concept of tipping the clerk when making a bet seems unnecessary. MAYBE when cashing in a sizable winning ticket, but not while simply placing a bet. Thanks for watching!
Great job on the video and I didnot know about tipping Uber drivers they always told me the tip are included in the rude so I never tip them will definitely bring a lot is small bills on my next trip😊thanks
Uber and Lyft always offer the option to add a tip through the app, which is how we do it. Thanks as always for watching!
@@ShowMeVegaswhen Uber started I don’t think they had the tip on the app, probably added it due to this tip culture stuff going on
Drivers don't make as much. They drive you in their own car and maintain their car, insurance, fuel, etc. I always tip 10:15 them well IN CASH! 😊
As a Brit, I'd tip an American extra for using the C-word.
Umm, ok. Strange. But thanks for watching.
For someone living in Europe, Uk to be more precise this sounds so crazy . The companies should paid their employees fairly, not the clients. I do not tip and I should not feel bad because I don't want to overspend my hard working money when a company refuses to pay their employees. Especially in Vegas where the profits are astronomical. I can't believe that after all these years the tipping culture still going strong. If all these people you mention in the video will stop working and strike for just few days, it will cost the companies a fortune and they will start paying better. I do understand America is used to this, but for Europe or other places this sounds crazy. We are not use to this. I do plan a trip to Vegas and I have to admit the tipping culture gives me a bit of anxiety. I'll see how it goes.
Your point is well taken, but it is a firmly entrenched culture that isn't going to change overnight, if ever. Failing to tip in this culture doesn't hurt the employer one bit, and nothing short of a complete and total boycott would ever change that. In other words, failing to tip only hurts the server, bartender, bellhop, etc. but does nothing to change the system. Enjoy your trip, and thanks for watching!
Well , the power of people can change things, that's how history was written. And it does hurts me and my pocket, it's not my responsibility to pay for other peoples wages. It means that for every trip to America I will need to put aside few hundreds of $ (and basically burn them). I will literally be giving those money away. The issue is that it's a vicious circle of people not doing the right thing or anything about it, like you said in your comment. People will tip, server, bartender, bellhop, etc will get their money and companies will never pay their employees. So that's where the issue is. Anyhow ... we can debate this issue forever 😁😂. Thanks for your videos, good info.
I am American and I feel this way… you are not wrong @@TheCarinababy
As an English guy, tipping is an alien concept - here it's rare to tip full stop so going to Vegas really is a step into the unknown when it comes to tipping. I'm fine with tipping waitresses and taxi drivers but I find it really odd how you are supposed to tip bar tenders now 2$ on already expensive drinks, I even had a bar waitress in Caesars tell me that it's $2 minimum and $5 per drink if you are happy which is mind blowing given how expensive drinks are now. Also why are tips expected in buffets? I mean this feels totally bizarre given by nature it's help yourself! Equally I can't get my head around why tips are expected even more now given how expensive Vegas has become now over the last decade when it was affordable and plenty of good deals offered at most hotels and free drinks in the casinos were common place. Anyway my rule is when tipping I always add 20% to the bill. P.s watch out for the places that charge a 20% service charge, many expect an additional tip on top of that!
Regarding house keeping why are we tipping if we are paying resort fees? Sorry to sound like I am moaning but genuinely curious on that
Resort fees aren't really for anything specific, they're merely another revenue stream for the hotel. They definitely don't get filtered down to the housekeepers. A housekeeping tip is merely a gesture of gratitude toward an employee that is almost certainly not earning a living wage. The roots of the tipping culture in America are kind of murky and it definitely isn't a good system, but it's what we've got and changing it is almost impossible at this point. Thanks as always for watching!
Yea mark it’s crazy I’m from Ireland and go to vegas a lot why isn’t the employers paying them a decent wage? I can’t boost my wages by getting tips it very rarely happens her I just don’t get it and puts me on edge when In LV. I would rather not have to think about this and just enjoy my holiday
Pro tip, don't ask an employee what a standard tip is lol. they will inflate that number because they have a conflict of interest in answering that question honestly.
@@J_Money1 Yeah I've experienced that some are super modest and respond it's what ever you want others inflate. Still crazy to me that the hotels are not paying people fair wages given the insane profits they make.
Tip a whole bunch of hotel employees. Housekeeper is a must. Driver of vehicle to bring you from the airport to hotel. Always leave tip for dealers. Sometimes I tip at the start of my session. Am subscribed.
Bus drivers don't accept tips. Public transportation is far cheaper than Uber/Luft and taxis...and you don't get hassled for a tip!
@@jhoop842 Dealers should always be tipped. You could not make many bets without having a dealer there. Many times I leave a tip for the dealers at the start in case I lose. Yes, dealers should be paid more, but, it usually pays what the market will bear.
I was confused what to do with the bell hop. I arrived early so had a few hours to wait, so I dropped off my luggage. I tipped when I picked up my luggage a few hours later.
I am just not into shame tipping. I never tip my chef or my Subway server😂
Right, so Starbucks employees want to be tipped for the very same job as taco bell and McDonalds workers?
I hear Starbucks offers health care. Mc don't and you will need it dining there too often 😶
So a server on minimum wage in a high end establishment gets a circa 20% tip but the server in Mcdonlds working just as hard gets nothing? makes perfect sense.....only in the US would be acceptable.
There is no such thing as a server in a McDonalds.
@@ShowMeVegas I'm sure they have loads of staff serving food at the counter...could be wrong 😆
That’s not a “server” bud. Clearly those jobs are not the same thing. How about you just respect local customs or else stay home? Nobody asked you to fix them.
@@ShowMeVegasexplain how two jobs both with presumably similar entry requirements, basic wage etc and ultimately serving paying customes food are that different?
I'm genuinely interested why a mediocre service in a high end establishment desrves a circa 20% tip and excellent service in a fast food establishment desrves less or indeed nothing?
@@damtrip I'm not about to defend the system, but right off the top they absolutely do not have the same entry requirements and they do not pay anywhere near the same wage. For starters the fast food employee is making $12 to $15 an hour, while the restaurant server is making more like $2 an hour. The tips ARE their wage. It doesn't make any difference whether or not you like the system or find it equitable. If life was about how HARD a person worked then a garbage man would earn more than a CEO. The system may not be a good one, but it has been entrenched in this culture for more than 150 years. As it stands, if you come to the United States and don't tip your restaurant server, YOU have screwed them. Just because you don't agree with a culture doesn't mean you just ignore it and do your own thing...
🌞when you tip your hotel housekeeper it would be Very handy if you run into her/him at or near your room. There are Many dishonest head housekeepers, or assistant, or the "room strippers". The housekeepers will do up to 22 or more rooms a day and deserve those tips.
If you only stay one night you will never have to worry about that😶
I totally agree, i know few house keepers in vegas that says, supervisors get into the tips before they do. The best advice they game me was put the tip under ice bucket.
Why don't these billionaire hotel owners pay their staff a decent wage?
Another great video!
Good subject & video!🎉
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!
how many Vegas channels are out there !
Good ones? Not THAT many, but maybe we’re biased…. Thanks for watching!
Do you folks tip at a buffet?
Yes, but completely depending on service, definitely not based on the price of the meal. Thanks for watching!
How much to tip the showgirls walking up and down the strip for a photo with them. I think $20 for 2 or three poses is appropriate.
We’ve never done it and probably never will, but that sounds like plenty. They’re of course going to ask for $50 or more, so have that conversation BEFORE taking the photograph. Thanks for watching!
zero is appropriate
What do you think for a comped Limo ?
We’ve had a couple rides comped by the casino before and we felt like about $30 was appropriated. As the previous commenter said, $20min/$40max is where we fall on that…
Great question. Depends on the pickup wait time (did your flight get delayed and they sat a long time), service (did you have to handle your bags at all) and then distance from the airport (NYNY or Circa?), how was the experience (friendly? Offer of water?) How did they handle the arrival and the unload and handoff to your host or doorman? Did they call in advance to make sure you were met at arrival?
When I'm going downtown it's anywhere from $60 to a C-note depending on all that.
Even if I was a billionaire, tipping would still 🤬 me off. I haven’t tipped in 30 years, so Vegas would NOT be a vacation for me, as I would be so angry all the time.
So you don't tip a restaurant server? That's, uh, not cool...
@@ShowMeVegas - I don’t go to any establishment that requires tipping. That’s how against it, I am. And that’s why I watch TH-cam videos watching others tipping, seemingly everywhere.
No place "requires tipping" but we aren't going to limit ourselves to fast food and counter service restaurants simply because we don't want to give a few bucks to the server. But you do you and we'll do us...
@@ShowMeVegas - Exactly. I love watching other people tip. What’s hard to understand? This is TH-cam. Entertain me!! (Edit: That’s why I subscribed to your channel. I most likely will never go to Las Vegas, hence, never tip there. I’m glad you do, tho.)
Do u tip your casino host?
We’ve never had a casino host, so we don’t know. But we do hear of people bringing gifts to their casino hosts.
Thanks. We did bring him a very nice bottle of wine last year. We’re not high rollers by any means, but also didn’t want to appear cheap
It is against both house rules and licensing regulations for a non vendor type host to receive ANY tip from a customer. However, casino employers and department heads generally look the other way when hosts receive things like chocolates, ties, a bottle of wine (given that they are of the inexpensive variety and they can be "shared" amongst the staff).
Now for the unofficial what really goes on lesson. High end customers understand and learn the intricacies of giving the "hundred dollar(s) handshake" to their host. (descretly - think not on camera - NEVER on the gaming floor) They give fine ties, (think Feragamo) fine wines (think Crystal) etc all of which can be sent to their homes or given over dinner when they visit or accompany them. Especially at Christmas time. Heck, ordering that extra comped bottle and simply taking it out the door and then handing it over to your host after dinner is so routinely done that the matrei-d' (don't forget to tip them) will have a bag ready for you.
Smaller players can and do take care of their hosts - a twenty dollar handshake is just as appreciated. Even the effort of making an attempt to take care of them is appreciated. Many professionals will turn it down and explain that it is not necessary (and they should say that). But they now understand what you wish to do. Whatever you do, NEVER jeopardize their job by doing something openly or on camera....or in front of their boss!
If you gotta ask how much to tip then please stay home
Thing is, a lot of people come to Vegas from cultures where tipping is not the norm. That's part of the reason we made this video. Thanks for watching!
DO NOT TIP, all people deserve a good full paycheck.
25% across the board, 10 bucks a day for room maid...Throw the drink girls at lease a 5 dollar chip PER drink AGREED Valet 5 bucks each drop off.. WE have success with a $ 50 tip at the front desk,, DEALERS after a decent win throw them a few nickels,, OR as you're playing make bets for them NEAR your numbers. You'd be amazed how close they can DROP the ball really close to your number
I like the cut of your jib Bob!
Who the hell are you to tell me how to spend my money?
it's ADVICE, not an ORDER, geez
I think this is just some informative etiquette for people who are wondering ... ya Lunatic
Relax
Calm down good grief… you sound cheap.
settle down, Karen
I'm sorry but I refuse to tip table dealers. When you lose, the dealers have no problem taking your last dollar.
But when you win, a tip is now expected. Sorry, ain't gonna happen.
That's definitely your prerogative, but it definitely isn't a new practice. And of course they don't control the outcome, they want you to win because that's the only way they'll get a tip. Thanks for watching!