@oristarA,
most Americans continue to practice the art of tipping.
we tip our server after having a meal in a restaurant. the size of the tip is usually dependent upon how good the service was, but not always.
we tip the hotel concierge after he brings our luggage up to the room.
we also may tip the mailman, the newspaper deliverer, the furniture movers, etc.
some stores have a tip cup next to the register. i like to throw in what i can, especially this time of year...