I guess 7 nights would not be enough time to see all that LV has to offer, So i guess we will just have to come back again,good excuse eh!
I am relieved to hear that the time share do not pester you,they followed us down the street when we were in greece and we had to get a bit nasty with them
could any member give any guide lines on who and when to tip ? I understand this makes up part of their wage and we would not like to offend anyone.

best way to handle time share people is to tell them you live in summerlin,a local town.

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Het - I recommend you try this the next time the time share geeks approach

Look distraught and say "Oh I'm so sorry I didn't meet you sooner We just bought a time share unit yesterday from a nice old lady who gave us a great deal. We would be willing to trade time with you if you like."


[This message has been edited by bigboomer (edited 11 May 2001).]

Het,
Everyone wants a tip in vegas. Rule #1, always have plenty of 1 dollar bills!

We've covered this in great lengh before, but I'm not good at digging up old posts. Maybe Beth remembers where or what it's listed under.
These are my guide lines for tipping. Some tip more others less. This is what I'm comfortable with...
Valet $1 to $2, I tip when droping off and picking up.
Resturant waiters/waitresses, 10% to 20% of total bill, depending on service renderd. I've already left pennies if thay have been rude.
bartenders, cocktail waiter/waitresses. $1 a round for up to 2 people. more people served in your party.....higher tips! Note, if your drinking quite a bit at a particular bar, a higher tip will often garner better service, and stronger pours (more booze in the drink).
Cab drivers, $2 + the small change. Again a rude driver gets nothing!
Cab hailers, a dollar.
shows, if it's matri'd seating $20 for a decent seat for 2 at a nice show (above $35 a ticket) $5 or $10 for a modest show ($10 to $35 a ticket)
shows with reserved seating, I always give a buck to the person if they help me find my seat.
bellman that brings or takes luggage to/from room, approx $1.50 per bag, however, I have been known to tip a little heavier on this if they have gone out of there way in any fashion.
There are other people you can tip, but it's not nessesary, change people, slot attendents, change booth personel, cashier personel, security if they have helped you, dealers if they have been nice or you've been lucky, even doormen, they will all except tips!
As you can see, it can get quite expencive fast! <S>
Like I said at the begining, these are my standard tips, I can sway either way depending on service renderd, my mood, or if they just make me laugh! The key with me is, am I having a good time, and if others help in that respect, I like to show my appreation with a smile, tip and a thank you!




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