Cool, thanks all for the feedback - looks like tipping is a town in China in this case.

I never used to tip the hairdresser (barber..whatever) cause I had no idea of the concept of tipping. Never heard of it, and nobody ever said anything to me.

Yeah, I know what you mean. I never knew you should, but don't have to, tip the maid/housekeeper when you get a hotel room. Then I met a new friend and she did that work. She's the one that edjumacated me on that.

Lots of times I'll shine it, especially in a cheezy room for one night, but if you're staying for more than one night, a small (10%) tip will buy a *lot* of discretion.

Thanks,
Buoy