2006-09-21 04:26:32 · 10 answers · asked by JACK J 1 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ New York City
For cabs, tip $1-2 plus whatever the coin-change is from your fare; for example, if your fare is $8.40, tip $1.60 and give the driver an even $10. Most cabbies don't carry a whole lot of coin change.
For restaurants, 15-20% is customary. I tend to be a little more generous because I've worked for tips before. If the service is really bad or really good, adjust the tip up or down accordingly. Keep in mind sometimes you will have problems with your meal that are out of the waiter's control--- if the kitchen is really busy and you have to wait 45 minutes for your food, don't take it out on the waiter unless the waiter abandons you during that time.
For bars when you're getting just cocktails, I usually tip a dollar per round plus the coin-change, if there's 2 people drinking. For 4 people I tip $2/round plus the coin-change. If you're ordering more "complicated" drinks, tip a little more. Martinis, frozen drinks, fancy cocktails that have a long list of ingreditents, all take more time to make.
If you plan on spending a long time in a bar, sit at the bar (not a table) and tip a little more generously on each round. By the end of the afternoon, I bet you get some free drinks!
2006-09-21 04:47:38 · answer #1 · answered by dcgirl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The same as pretty much everywhere in the United States I would figure. Waitstaff are one of the only jobs that the minimum wage law does not apply to because the government takes their tips into consideration. Therefore waitstaff live off their tips. Anyone that renders a service expects a tip. That goes from hairdressers, taxi cab drivers, waitstaff, bellhops etc. the standard tip for waitstaff is 15 %, 20% for outstanding service. Personally if they do a very bad job especially if it relates to how they treat me I drop the tip down in accordance. if the service is at best minimal I tip 10%. For the other types of service just use common sense. Your not gonna tip your cabbie 20 % of your ride I would assume. Give em a couple of bucks. Same with a bellhop, figure what its worth to you to have them carry your bags. I usually tip them 10.00 to 20.00 checking in wherever I go. Just be curtious and use common sense.
2006-09-21 11:50:38 · answer #2 · answered by cuedainyag 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
same as anywhere else, buddy.
15% is probably the min, 20% is nice.
most of those people DO live off their tips, especially since the city is so damned expensive to live in. but as mr pink said, if they're not making enough money, they can get a better job.
2006-09-21 11:34:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The easy way in a restaurent is to double the sales tax. A little more than 15% is usual
2006-09-21 13:59:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Same as everywhere else, just be prepared to tip more. NY prices are pretty high.
PS. I think 20% is excessive except in cases of extremely great service! Who started this anyway?
2006-09-21 11:38:17 · answer #5 · answered by MF 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think 15% of the bill is the recommended tip.
2006-09-21 11:28:47 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
double the tax and you are good if they did a great job add a little more.
2006-09-21 16:42:20 · answer #7 · answered by ♥ missing a soldier in Iraq ♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cab drivers, give them a pack of gum. They love that.
Waiters - give them a pair of socks.
Doormen - give them a snappy joke.
2006-09-21 11:34:49 · answer #8 · answered by RustyOwls 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
20%!!!!
don't under tip this is their livelihood!!!
2006-09-21 11:32:53 · answer #9 · answered by somebody 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
20 percent please
2006-09-21 11:33:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋