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Originally Posted by jannes_z-28
Will arrive to New York on Saturday afternoon for a stopover on the trip to 'Vegas were we will be arriving on Monday night.
It's been a while since I was in the US last time and I have some questions.
1. Tipping is around 10%, right?
2. Taxifare from JFK to Manhattan, what should I expect to pay. I know taxidrivers all over the world tries to screw tourists.
3. New York never sleeps so most stores would be open on Sunday, am I correct?
Jan
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Tipping is never required, however it is customary in eating or drinking establishments in which a server brings the food to you. If you have to carry your own food, no need.
I start at 15% when I walk in the door. It is up to the server at that point to increase, maintain or reduce that figure. If the service is poor I wont tip and I will tell the person why.
Some places in NYC automaticlly apply the tip to your bill. Up to you, but I refuse to do that.
It is customary to tip a bartender a buck per average drink order. If you are ordering complex mixed drinks you might tip more.