Originally Posted by S1rst

I always give tips, taxi, hairdressers, restaurants etc. I just see it as being generous and good manners, or even not being tight. I dont know i might be wrong, but isnt it 'normal' to tip, even if its just a little? Of course the size of the tip depends on the level of service and the person. I always wonder if taxi drivers and hairdressers actually expect a tip or not. Do they see you as kind/generous if you do, and tight and stinjy if you dont?