• If you ask 10 people how much to tip in a given situation, you'll get several answers and a slew of hot-headed opinions about the "right" thing to do.
  • Food Service
  • Barista
    No tip required, though many suggest throwing coins into the tip jar.
  • Bartender
    $1/drink or 15% of total bill.
    Pre-tip for better service.
  • Coatroom attendant
    $1 per coat.
  • Delivery person (including pizza)
    10% of total bill ($2 minimum).
  • Maitre
    $5-$25 for special efforts.
  • Takeout
    No tip required unless something special is done.
  • Waiter
    15% for adequate service, 20% for exceptional service. For poor service, leave 10% or less.
    It’s okay to leave nothing for exceptionally poor service, but only if you’re sure it’s the waiter’s fault.
  • Washroom attendant
    50 cents to $1.
  • Hotel staff
  • Bellman/Porter
    $1 to $2 per bag, $5 minimum.
    Or just $1 bag, $2 minimum.
  • Concierge
    $5-$20 depending on the service. $20 if he does something exceptional.
    Nothing for directions.
  • Housekeeper
    $2 to $5 per night, paid daily or as a lump sum at checkout.
    Consider tipping daily.
  • Parking Valet
    $2 for bringing your car.
  • Room service
    $5 minimum, unless gratuity is included in check.
  • Travel
  • Bus driver
    $1 to $2 if he handles luggage
  • Cab driver
    10%. $2 to $5 minimum.
  • Chauffeur
    10 to 15%.
  • Gas station attendant
    No tip.
  • Porter/skycap
    $1 per bag. $2 for heavy items or if porter brings luggage to counter.
  • Personal service
  • Barber/Hairstylist
    10 to 20%
  • Manicurist
    15%
  • Spa service
    15% to 20%
  • Masseuse
    10% to 15%
  • Shoe-shiner
    $2 to $3
  • Other services
  • Furniture deliverer
    $5 to $20 plus cold drinks.
  • Grocery loader
    If store policy accepts tips, $1 for bringing bags to car; $1.50 to $3 for more than 3 bags.
  • Handyman
    No tip.
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