Yea! One of our favorite subjects! The Blessing/Curse of Valet Parking. Let’s listen in:
I have a question about valet parking. We go out to lunch/ dinner about five times a week and do not mind valet parking when it is needed. But what if it is not needed at all? I cannot tell you how many times I drive up to an empty parking lot only to be stopped by a valet. An example: I went to get some coffee at Starbucks on Greenville next to Gloria’s. It was 3pm and there was nothing but an empty parking lot and a valet. I drove past the valet and parked the car myself. The valet walked up to me and asked where I was going. I told him I was just getting a cup of coffee and that I could park the car myself. I thought that would be the end of it but then he asked if I planned to “sit down and drink my coffee”. Like that made a difference. My question is what rights do these guys have? If I want to park my car myself do they have the right to tow it? Also, what is the normal tip for these guys? Usually the parking is free but, of course, you should tip. I have been tipping $5 each time.
Yow. Zah. You sure do ask a lot of questions for a dude from New Jersey. First of all, thank you for dining out five times a week. You rock. Secondly, will you tip me $5 if I answer your question? I’d like the Fightin’ Foodies of the Dish Nation to help this guy, but I want you all to know that Obama will fix this too. On your mark, get set…
