Etiquette Everyday~General Tipping Guidelines

RESTAURANTS:

15-20% pre-tax

10%

No obligation
$10-$20 on occasion, if you are a regular patron

No obligation
0-10% if the person went above normal service

$1 per drink or 15-20% or tab

No obligation
tip occasionally if you are a regular or if the person went above normal service

$0.50-$3, depending on service

$2-$5

TRAVEL:

$2 first bag, $1 per additional bag

$1-$2 for carrying luggage
$1-$2 for hailing cab
$1-$4 beyond the call of duty

$2 first bag, $1 per additional bag

$2-$5 per day, left daily

$5 for tickets or reservations, $10 if hard to get; no need to tip for answering questions

15% plus an extra $1-$2 if helped with bags

SALON/SPA:

15-20%, ask to be split among those who served you

15-20%

15-20%