{"id":29248,"date":"2022-06-30T10:19:44","date_gmt":"2022-06-30T14:19:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.eztaxreturn.com\/?p=29248"},"modified":"2023-06-05T12:55:44","modified_gmt":"2023-06-05T17:55:44","slug":"how-much-to-tip-in-every-situation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/how-much-to-tip-in-every-situation\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much to Tip in Every Situation"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Deciding how much to tip<\/a> can be confusing because the rules vary based on the service you receive.\u00a0 Typically, you\u2019ll want to leave 15 to 20 percent of the pretax bill as a tip at restaurants.\u00a0 However, your obligation may be a lot lower or nonexistent for other services.\u00a0 The table below provides a general guideline for tipping in almost any situation. But at the end of the day, your tip should reflect your appreciation<\/a> of the service you get and your willingness to help the people that serve you make a living wage<\/a>!<\/p>\r\n

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Restaurants and bars<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

More than half of Americans dine at a restaurant<\/a>, order takeout<\/a>, or have food delivered<\/a> 2 to 3 times a week.\u00a0 When eating out, you\u2019re expected to tip your server.\u00a0 It\u2019s the best way to thank them for providing good service and it helps them earn a living wage.\u00a0 Keep in mind that when you have a party of 6 or more, the gratuity is often automatically included\u2026so check your bill before you add a double tip!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Service<\/strong><\/td>\r\nAverage tip<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Waiter (sit down restaurant)<\/td>\r\n15-20% of pre-tax bill<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Waiter (buffet)<\/td>\r\n10% of pre-tax bill<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Takeout<\/td>\r\n$0 if you walk in to get your order; 10% for curbside pickup<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Tip jars<\/td>\r\nNo tip required.\u00a0 Only tip if you feel like it.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Food delivery<\/td>\r\n10-15% of the bill, $2-$5 for pizza delivery<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Bartenders<\/td>\r\n$1-$2 per drink or 15-20% of the tab<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Restroom attendant<\/td>\r\n50 cents to $3<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Sommelier or wine steward<\/td>\r\n15-20% of the bottle cost<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Coatroom attendant<\/td>\r\n$1 per coat<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Valet<\/td>\r\n$2-$5 when your car is delivered to you<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Everyday life<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Always keep cash in your wallet or stop at the ATM<\/a> before your appointment.\u00a0 Some places don\u2019t allow you to tip with a credit card<\/a>\u2026so if you don\u2019t have cash, you won\u2019t be able to leave a tip.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Service<\/strong><\/td>\r\nAverage tip<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Hairstylist\/Barber<\/td>\r\n15-20% of the total cost of service<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Shampoo person at salon<\/td>\r\n$2-$5<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Manicurist<\/td>\r\n15-20% of the total cost of service<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Facial, massage, waxing, lash extensions<\/td>\r\n15-20% of the total cost of service<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Animal groomers<\/td>\r\n15% or more<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Car wash<\/td>\r\n$2-$3 for a car, up to $5 for an SUV, 15% for a full detailing<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Pet sitters<\/td>\r\n15% of the cost of the visit<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Movers<\/td>\r\n$10-$20 per mover for light moves, up to $50 per mover for larger moves<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Cleaning services<\/td>\r\n15-20% of the total cost of service<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Travel<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Most Americans plan to take a vacation<\/a> this year.\u00a0 Before heading to your destination, see if tipping is customary because it\u2019s not required everywhere.\u00a0 In fact, it is rude to tip in countries like China and Japan.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Service<\/strong><\/td>\r\nAverage<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Airport skycap or porter<\/td>\r\nUp to $5 for a single bag; $1-$3 per bag if you have multiple bags<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Doorman<\/td>\r\n$2-$5 for hailing a cab or helping with bags<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Housekeeper<\/td>\r\n$3-$5 per day<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Bellhop<\/td>\r\nUp to $5 for a single bag; $1-$2 per bag if you have multiple bags<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Concierge<\/td>\r\nNo tip for standard services; $5-$10 for theater tickets or dinner reservations<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Room service<\/td>\r\n10%-20% if gratuity isn\u2019t already included<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Tour guide<\/td>\r\n15%-20% of the tours cost<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Taxi driver<\/td>\r\n15%-20% of fare<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Deciding how much to tip can be confusing because the rules vary based on the service you receive.\u00a0 Typically, you\u2019ll want to leave 15 to 20 percent of the pretax bill as a tip at restaurants.\u00a0 However, your obligation may be a lot lower or nonexistent for other services.\u00a0 The table below provides a general […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":29260,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-29248","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-personal-finance"],"yoast_head":"\nHow Much to Tip in Every Situation<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Deciding how much to tip can be confusing because the rules vary based on the service. 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