When And How Much To Tip

Most consumers will leave a tip at a restaurant, but there are many more who get confused at how to tip for other services. And some wonder if a tip is needed in the first place.  The word “tip” stands for to-insure-promptness and for this reason the tip amount fall on many factors which include: the quality, frequency and nature of the service rendered. Then are others who add that we should take into account the “length and strength” of your relationship with the person who provided the service.

Here are a few suggestions you can take into account next time you feel a tip is needed.  The person who shampoos your hair an assistant and you might tip $2 compared to the 15-20% for the hairdresser.  If you live in a building who has a doorman who helps you with your bags, generally it is $1 per bag. If he takes time to hail a car for you, add another dollar.

Coffee shops often have tip jars and don’t feel guilty to pass it up. Bartenders generally get 15% of the tab, if you have one running, if not, a mixed drink is generally a dollar.  Restaurants servers work for minimum wage and it is their tips that they actually live on. If your service was adequate, then a 15% tip is common where outstanding service can be rewarded with 20%.