Is Formula One Race Really Worth It For Las Vegas

I guess when all is said and done, that will be up for review. But as a Las Vegas resident, I already have my doubts.

To be honest, when I found out that all the beautiful trees were being cut down in front of the Bellagio on the Las Vegas Strip, ahead of the race, most all of my support was lost.

Vegas has changed, no doubt. It used to be a little more of a city, in general. And a city that was of, and for, its residents. But that is no longer.

The Las Vegas Formula One race is not at all for Las Vegas residents. The ticket prices are sky high, and completely unaffordable for the average Las Vegas Joe - or Jane. However, if you'd like to, you can take a test drive, right here. This might be the only chance residents have at experiencing what the race will be like.

The Judge reports that Casino owners and bosses are referring to Formula One bigwigs as "gangsters" in the way they are handling things.

KSNV, News 3 Las Vegas reported over the past weekend, that one anonymous hotel manager said that everything is a big mystery, and it's changing daily. As of now, he doesn't believe it's worth all that's being done.

The manager also expressed concern over how employees will be getting to and from work in the short weeks leading up to the race. No one has tested anything to find out.

As I said earlier, I'm a skeptic Las Vegas resident. It's virtually impossible to get across town with all of the construction, and it is only going to get worse before it gets better. If it ever really does.

It's frustrating to hear our local political leaders tell us how much this will do for Las Vegas! But I'd like to know what it will it do for me and you, directly?

Will housing prices, and rent drop? Will our property taxes drop? Will show prices, and concert prices drop? Pretty sure the answer to all is "no."

Here is a little bit of help, though: If you would like up to date info on Formula One road closures, text F1LV to 31996.I did it, and it's very helpful!

So - tell me again how great Formula One is going to be for Las Vegas...

Tipping has gotten out of control - even in Las Vegas, which is considered a tipping city.

If you feel like you’re being asked to tip just about everywhere you go these days, you are not alone. In addition to those traditional establishments and businesses — restaurants, barber shops, Uber and Lyft — customers are being prompted to tip everywhere, from convenience store counters to self-checkout kiosks at airports. And it's gotten out of hand.

Las Vegas is the land of tipping. Servers, bartenders dealers, valet, bell desk, concierge - it's non-stop!

Etiquette experts Like Thomas Farley — who is known as Mister Manners — are calling it “tipflation.” Farley says that people are really feeling imposed upon. We’re  through very inflationary times. Everything is very expensive. And on top of that, you’re being asked every time you turn around, ‘How much would you like to tip?’

So put your wallet away, and take notice of these five people and scenarios that don’t require a tip.

As a blanket rule, you don’t need to tip anyone who earns a salary or performs a trade. That means you don’t have to tip doctors, lawyers, teachers, plumbers or cable techs. Not only would it not be expected, it would be highly unorthodox and very awkward.  Plus, in certain situations, it could be seen as attempting to get some sort of favor or that it might be some sort of a bribe.

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As a rule, anyone working at a counter is earning a wage, while those delivering food, either to your table or to your home, rely on tips as a major part of their income. Tipping people who work behind a counter, such as a barista or a cashier, is not a requirement as far as etiquette experts are concerned — even if that tablet suggests otherwise.  But when they turn that device around, it’s this glaring thing, and people feel shamed into tipping,  That’s not to say a tip for a counter worker is out of the question, and isn't a nice gesture.  If you frequent the place regularly, and they have your order memorized, then go for it!

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If you go to an event with an open bar, the bar staff may or may not put out a tip jar. But s a rule of thumb,  the host of that event has likely already taken care of the tip. It would be included in what they’ve had to pay for the venue or bartending service. This means you’re not obligated to tip, too. It is, of course, appreciated  and may help get you better service throughout the night.  Now, if they give you a heavier pour., a buck or two isn’t much to ask.

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You don’t have to tip twice for the same service. Like the your nail girl, who you tipped, but had to pay at the counter, and were prompted to tip again. Sorry, but that's just the business trying to get more money out of you! The situation is a little trickier in cities that have implemented minimum wage requirements for tipped workers, such as restaurant servers. Some restaurants in these cities will apply a 20% service charge to your bill before giving you with the option to tip. In those situations, it's ok to discreetly ask your server where the fee is going. If it goes to the servers, bussers and so forth, you don't have to tip again. If the money goes to the house, you’ll want to leave a tip for the server who took care of you. From an etiquette standpoint, we still tip the servers who are bringing us our food,  but you don't have to do 20% on top of 20%!

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You’re never obligated to tip someone for poor service or if you’ve had a rude interaction with them. In the case of a one-on-one service, such as a haircut, this is pretty cut and dried. In fact, if they ruined your hair, they don’t deserve a tip, and you probably need a refund. In the case of a restaurant, it gets a little trickier. Use a sliding scale for restaurant tipping, with 20% as the standard, and more if a server goes above and beyond. Even with bad service, you shouldn’t go lower than 10%, because often the server is not at fault. If the food took too long to come out, that’s a kitchen issue. If it wasn’t made properly, that’s a kitchen issue. A bad interaction with a server, you may not tip much, but be sure to bring it up with management. That way they’ll know you weren’t just a jerk.

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