work?how do you know which ppl you are supposed to tip?is it everyone who provides you with a service?is it ppl behind the counter at a department store?is there a set amount?what happens if you dont tip do the ppl you were supposed to let you know?
2007-05-21 14:22:33 · 6 answers · asked by sunshine 3 in Travel ➔ Travel (General) ➔ Other - Destinations
Restaurants Porters Taxis
15-20% $1 - $2 per bag 10 - 15%
Many hotels and restaurants add a service charge to the bill, and an additional tip is unnecessary. If not, 10% is the general rule for restaurant service, and a dollar per bag.
I found you a great link that breaks it down better as well as you can shrink it up and put it in your wallet so you can carry it with you.. Have fun United States is a great place to visit..
This link is for tipping standards in the USA..
2007-05-21 14:36:25 · answer #1 · answered by Sprinkles C 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
People that usually get tips are waiters/waitresses, hairdressers, taxi drivers, maids at hotels, etc. Actually, of all of these, waiters/waitresses are the ones who usually live off of tips, so if you don't tip anyone else, tip them. The standard is 15% of the bill (you can choose to base this before tax or after tax, although it's technically before tax). You do not tip anyone at a department store - they are paid an hourly wage, some are salaried.
If you don't tip a waiter, they will really not be happy and I wouldn't go back to that restaurant lol
If you go to dinner in a very large group, some restaurants will actually include a tip in the final bill. That way, you don't need to figure it out. They will tell you this, however.
2007-05-21 21:29:29 · answer #2 · answered by carinyosa99 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tipping is usually 15% (of the bill) and 20% is not uncommon. I usually tip wait staff at nice restaurants, doormen, and salon employees. My hairdresser usually gets the nicest tip (I appreciate her good work!). In smaller food establishments and bars, tipping is usually optional and sometimes there will be a jar at the register with a sign that says "tips appreciated". Enjoy your trip!
2007-05-21 21:27:47 · answer #3 · answered by sci55 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the employee there has low basic salary and thus depend much on their extra imcome (that's when their excellent service comes in).
It's kind of expect you but if you didn't they mostly won't say anything but disappoint. Hey, but if they did provide you with excellent service, don't they deserve the tip.
2007-05-21 21:35:13 · answer #4 · answered by Aussie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
usually it is simply waiters in restaurants, cab drivers , valets, room service persons, hotel helpers, etc. It is a weird system
2007-05-21 21:30:43 · answer #5 · answered by barthebear 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
20% is standard.
2007-05-21 21:38:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋