Re: Tipping the barber
Hairstylists 10%-20%, depending on the complexity and level of service <br /><br />Barber 10%-20%, depending on the complexity and level of service <br /><br />Manicure or Pedicure 15% <br /><br />Shoeshine $1-$2 <br /><br />Massage 10%-20%. Sometimes, there is a basket in the room where you can leave the tip after the massage. <br /> <br />Automotive Help<br /> <br />Towing Service $5-$10, depending on the difficulty <br /><br />Jump start $3-$5 <br /><br />Tire Change $5 <br /><br />Locked out of car $5-$10, depending on the difficulty. <br /> <br />Miscellaneous<br /> <br />Mover (per person) $10 for short moves, $20 for half-day jobs. You can give it to the supervisor and ask him to distribute it. <br /><br />Dog Groomer 15% of the total bill, to be shared. <br /><br />Furniture or Appliance Delivery $5-$10. <br /><br />Flower Deliveries $2-$5 <br /> <br />Wait staff 15% - 20% of the bill before taxes. <br /><br />Bartenders 15% - 20% of the tab; or, $1 for beer or wine, $2 for mixed drinks. Ideally, pay your bar tab before leaving for your table. <br /><br />Order at front If you order at the front and food is delivered to your table, it depends. If, once you've ordered, the seating and decor compare with a standard, sit-down restaurant, tip 5%-10%. If the food is delivered to your table only as a convenience, tipping is not necessary. <br /> <br />At Cafes<br /> <br />Tip jar Optional. Leave 5%-10% for good service or complicated orders, especially if the staff is hired and is more dependent on tips. <br /> <br /> <br />At Buffets<br /> <br />"fast-food" buffets No tipping necessary. <br /><br />"casino-style buffets" If you have a waitress or waiter who takes your drink order and checks on you, $1-$2 is appreciated. <br /><br />hotel buffets For business breakfasts, tip $1-$2. At high-end hotel brunch buffets, 15%-20% frequently is the norm and sometimes automatically added.. <br /> <br />At Fine Dining<br /> <br />Parking Attendant Usually $1-$3 <br /><br />Coatroom Attendant Usually $1 per coat <br /><br />Maitre D' If he gets you a table, tip $5-$10, more if you don't have reservations. <br /><br />Wait staff 15%-20% of the pre-tax bill <br /><br />Wine steward or sommelier For personal service from the wine steward, you may tip 10% of the wine bill. <br /><br />Restroom Attendant Usually .50-$1 <br /> <br />Other (including delivery) <br /><br />Pizza Delivery At least $1, 15% for normal service, more during rain, snow or other poor weather. <br /> <br />Taxi or Limo Drivers 15% - 20% of the bill. <br /><br />Hotel Courtesy Shuttle Drivers $1-$2 per person, extra if he handles luggage. <br /><br />Porter $1 per bag, $2 for very heavy bags. <br /><br />Sky Cap $1 per bag, $2 for very heavy bags. Additional $1-$2 optional for curbside check in. <br /> <br />At the Hotel<br /> <br />Bell Man or Bell Captain $1 per bag, $2 for very heavy bags. <br /><br />Maids $1-$3 per day depending on the amount of mess and the grade of the hotel, more ($5-$10 a day) for high-end hotels. Leave the tip someplace where it's clear that it's a tip -- on the pillow or on the desk with a note. <br /><br />Room Service 15%-20%, depending on service. Service is often already added. <br /><br />Parking Attendant $1-$2, usually when they bring you your car. <br /><br />Doorman Tip $1 if the doorman hails you a cab. If he also carries your bags, tip $1-$2 per bag. <br /><br />Concierge If he gives you advice, tipping is not necessary. If he does something out of the way, like getting difficult restaurant reservations or tickets, $5-$20 (or more) is the norm, depending on the difficulty. You can tip at the time of service or at the end of your stay. <br /><br />Other Courtesy Items If you request something delivered to your room, like a hair dryer or an iron, tip $1 per item received. <br /> <br />Touring <br /><br />Tour Guides $1 for half-day tours, $2 for full-day tours. Tip a private guide more.
