Tips, what is the "right" way to do it's in Zihautanejo.

I am a part timer. I come for a few weeks a year. l would like to hear from a resident who understands the local economy.

l was once told that we shouldn't tip taxi drivers because locals don't , so the drivers will pass up local fares in favor of tourists.

In the US I tip in sit down restaurants , but not in grocery stores , fast food places , etc. I am not wealthy but I am pretty loose with my tips, especially with the staff at my hotel, but I hear that just creates an imbalance between those who have a job with face time with tourists and those who don't . I am not a miser nor a bleeding heart. I know all those smiling faces appreciate that I will be spending my money while in am Mexlco. So what is a fair tipping expectation there?

Never tip a cab.

Everyone else gets 15%. From restaurants, massage persons and fishing captains. Even the guy juggling in the street gets 10 pesos. Heck even tipped my architects work crew last week for going the extra mile one evening. [probably was more than their daily pay]