(lygenztia #326) Dude, I want to...really...

I wonder how debit/credit cards have affected the service industry? A good many of us no longer carry cash. That said, we all should still carry some on hand.

I travel with work, frequently. To my point...you get ready to check out of the hotel and finish packing your trimmings and trappings. Then, you dig around in your pockets and .....no cash on hand. Thus, no tip for the maid. Damn, well that sucks but at least I won't see the maid on my way out. (or at least you hope)

Valet brings around the car, helps with the bags? Again, no cash on hand for a tip. Which, of course is always followed by "the look". And you know "the look". The valet (or service person) looks right at you and smiles but is clearly transmitting "you cheap fuck".

I am guessing this phenomenon is increasing all around the world. Maybe hotels can build the tip(s) into the bill, somehow? Then, the absent minded types like me can avoid "the look".