Consumer Information: Tipping and Gratuities
Categories: Consumer Information, tipping, gratuity
In America, tipping is not optional. It’s a mandatory. From the cashier at Starbucks to the tour guide, everyone these days expects a gratuity. But, when and how much -- to tip is the subject of consumer debate. To clear up the confusion, AlertsForConsumers.com, has compiled a list of tipping recommendations:
• Bartenders: $1 - $2/per cocktail
• Bellmen : $2 - $3/per bag
• Busboys: 0 percent
• Chambermaid: $1 - $5/per day
• Food delivery : 10 percent of the bill
• Hairstylists: 15% - 20 %
• Manicurist: 15% - 20%
• Movers : $5 to $15 per mover
• Restaurant waiter: 20%
• Restroom attendant: .50 - $1
• Sommelier: 10%
• Spa service : 15-20%
• Taxi drivers: $1-1.50 for short trips and 15% for longer trips
• Tour guides : $1- $5 (optional)
For more information on tipping visit these websites:
• EmilyPost.com
• Fodors.com
• Tipping.org
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