For those out there like me I did some research and put together a list of the basic services and their tipping rules. Hopefully this can be helpful for you, if you aren't sure all the time just like me.
- Restaurant- The standard is 15%. I tend to do 20%+ if the service is good though. Quite frankly I think the standard should be 20% in 2012 when the cost of living is outrageous. People do not be confused, all too often lately I have heard from men that the standard their grandma taught them was 10%....NOT TRUE anymore!! Tip well :)
- Bar- The same goes for the bar, tip 15% and 20%+ if the service is great. Sometimes I'll just do $1 a drink to make it easy.
- Speaking of restaurants and bars...if you're using a Coupon or Daily Deal discount....TIP ON THE TOTAL before the discount comes off. This is a huge, yet common mistake.
- Massage therapist- 15%
- Nails- 15%
- Hair stylist- 15-20% I also learned you should tip your shampoo girl (sorry all girls of the past).
- Car Detailing- 10% Make sure to tip appropriately also depending on the # of attendants working.
- Food Delivery - 15% (I try to tip at least $2-3 minimum)
- Taxi- 15%
- Valet- Tip when the car is returned $2-3
If you can think of any please add on!!
2 comments:
I also heard you should tip the shuttle drivers to the airports $1 per piece of luggage.
What about the rule of doubling the tax and leaving that as your tip. since the tax rate is at 10 percent if you doubl that arent you essentially leaving a 20 percent tip.
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