[jackdaniels]

Another poster PM'ed me that he plays it the same way ($1 tip on every hand, even blind steals and $2 tips in big pots). He reminded me that dealers at these joints are often far from "Honest Abe's" and as such I should always protect myself against the possibility that they will be screwing with my hands since I don't tip as much as other players. Well, I agreed with him and try to always be aware of the dealers actions, how the pitch cards, how much money they take out of the pot and how often they do. I suspect that this is the biggets problem in "under-tipping" the dealer.

Since I will never be able to compete for the dealers "affection" with someone willing to tip $20 after winning a $150 pot, I guess I will have to continue being pleasant, polite, cheerful and vigilant at the table - while maintaining my tipping policy (as stated above).