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Old Jul 6th, 2004, 04:46 AM
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Car pick-ups at airports

I have already paid for the car to pick up my group. the question is, do we tip the driver when we arrive at the destination? I have heard some do and some do not. Could I have the tipping protocal once more, please. thanks, Shanart
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Old Jul 6th, 2004, 05:11 AM
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Everyone, Thanks for the quick reply. I really don't care to boss this trip, but I am having to. Thanks, Shanart
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That depends on wether the tip was included in the price you paid or not - when you made arrangements this should have been sorted out. If the price was not quoted as inclusive of tip - then you should give one.

(When I travel on business there is always a car waiting for me - and I do not tip - because for our groups the price paid is always negotiated as inclusive of tip - so the invited guests don;t have any OOPS.)
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Old Jul 6th, 2004, 05:44 AM
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Hi shanart,

Tipping the driver a few euro is accepted.

I think NYT meant that "service" was included. A service charge goes to the owner to pay for the employees. A "tip" is additional payment for additional service rendered.
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You've paid for a service so you don't have to tip, but I always think it shows coutesy and manners to reward good service with a financial bonus.
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If the tip is included in the service I still tip approx $5.00, if it is not incl. I tip 20% of the fee.
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