In Reply to: Its great that you have no need for any posted by sherbert on Wednesday, 12. January 2011 at 06:55 Bali Time:
you think that it is not neccessary to tip in Bali, partly because Lonely Planet says so.
I think that it is both appropriate and normal to do so.
You are correct in that I do not need reference to Lonely Planet, or for that matter any travel agent to tell me what is the the norm when travelling in Bali.
I have eyes and ears and many experienced friends both local and otherwise to help me there.
You have Lonely Planet.
Good luck.