Tipping on Amtrak??

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Tipping on Amtrak??

Unread postby jonmorrie » Thu Feb 07, 2013 6:18 pm

I'm going to be taking the Silver Meteor from Delray Beach, FL to NYP in late June, and we booked a Viewliner roomette. I was curious how the tipping process is, maybe if you guys know. I searched the internet, but so many responses vary from the others. There's no consistency ! So hopefully, you can help. Do you tip the conductor? I know you should tip the sleeping car attendant, but what is a reasonable tip? What about the people who bring you food (waiters I guess?) in the dining car? So many questions!!! *!question!*
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Re: Tipping on Amtrak??

Unread postby buzz456 » Thu Feb 07, 2013 6:55 pm

Here's really good web page. He says get the book and then tells you near everything.
http://www.trainweb.com/travel/tipping.htm
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Re: Tipping on Amtrak??

Unread postby arizonachris » Thu Feb 07, 2013 10:22 pm

I only tip for food service. In the US, 15% is the usual tip, altho, depending on the service, I'll tip an easy 20%. Crap service, I'll just give a buck. dern food on a train costs so much anyways! Crap, bring your own sandwiches, and bottles of water. !!*ok*!!
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Re: Tipping on Amtrak??

Unread postby Chacal » Fri Feb 08, 2013 12:31 am

jonmorrie wrote:I know you should tip the sleeping car attendant


What if he wakes up?
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Re: Tipping on Amtrak??

Unread postby NDORFN » Fri Feb 08, 2013 5:39 am

!*roll-laugh*!
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