TIP verb

tipped; tipping

transitive verb

1: to give a gratuity to
2: GIVE, PRESENT

intransitive verb

1: to bestow a gratuity

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If you’re looking for information on what to tip at a restaurant, your bartender, a food delivery driver, your hairdresses or anyone who provides a service, you’ve come to the right place!

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If you’re simply curious, browse all the various categories and see what industries and services normally expect tips and when you should and how much to tip.

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Don’t overdo it. Keep it simple and follow your gut instincts. If you feel good about a service you received, give a gratuity to show your satisfaction.

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The following lists suggest what are generally considered to be adequate amounts to tip various people for services rendered. It should be kept in mind that tips are a way of expressing satisfaction. Larger tips should be left for those who provide extraordinarily good service; smaller tips or no tip at all should be left when service is poor. These are by no means a set of RULES. Use your own judgment when you think amounts should be adjusted. Again, these are just suggestions

Restaurants

Dining. Coffee Shops. Take-out Food.

Airport

Skycap. In-flight. Rental Shuttle Driver.

Taxi

Driver. Help with Bags.

Casino

Blackjack Dealer. Roulette Dealer. Craps Dealer. Poker Dealers. Cashiers.

Cruise Ship

Cabin Steward. Waiter. Bus Boy. Bar Steward.

Deliveries

Pizza. Furniture. Food. Flowers.

Hotel

Chambermaid. Room Service. Bellhop. Lobby Attendant. Concierge.

Trains

Red Caps. Sleeping Car Attendant. Dining Car.

Gas Station

Mechanic. Attendant.

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