Art of Tipping

Tipping is an art form that when mastered, makes your life easier and more enjoyable. Forget your stingy tendencies, and become generous. More than half of the service industry in the United States depend on tips to supplement their paltry wages. Make them happy, and you’ll be well taken care of.

How To Tip Properly and How Much is Enough?

Remember to always fold your cash in half or thirds, and pass the tip discreetly with your palm facing down. Tipping with the cash up and your hands in the air is rude. They’re not dogs you’re waving a treat to.

Car Washer

Standard: $2 to $5 depending on how well they cleaned your wheels.
Extra: An extra $5 will make sure they only use the cleanest towels, and offer you a free hand wax the next time you come around.

Hairstylist

Standard: 15 to 20 percent of the bill minus tax
Extra: Add another 5 percent. Attention from your hairstylist can mean the difference between looking polished, or looking like Edward Scissor Hands just went ballistic on your hairdo. Next time you come around, they’ll be more likely to spend that extra time to make things just right.

Parking Attendant

Standard: $2 to $5 if you get your car back in one piece without any scratches or signs of joy riding.
Extra: If you own a nice ride, and who doesn’t on Kineda right? Tip an extra $20 when you drop the car off to the valet, and have your ride parked front and center.

Coat Checker

Standard: None. They hang your coat and sometimes they even lose it.
Extra: $1 to $2 if they offer to store multiple items on one hanger for you.

Cab Driver

Standard: 10 to 15 percent if they get you to your destination without making you puke, or taking the long route because they think you’re a dupe.
Extra: $2 to $5 extra if they help with luggage and rush you to your destination safely because you’re running late. Offering the extra tip up front might really get them to hustle.

Washroom Attendant

Standard: $1 since the guy has to smell poop all day.
Extra: $0 if the poop smell is there when you’re taking a leak. Run out as fast as you can.

Bartender

Standard: 15 to 20 percent or $1 per drink.
Extra: An extra $5 if you didn’t have to wait 20 minutes to catch her attention in a crowded bar or club. An extra $20 if you want her to be your personal bartender for the rest of the night. Girls hate waiting for their drinks you know!

Baggage Handlers

Standard: $1 to $2 a bag.
Extra: $2 to $3 extra for any special request or deliveries. Remember that tipping can mean the difference between having your luggage, or having them lost somewhere in Peruvian black market!

Food Delivery Person

Standard: 10 to 15 percent if they get their within the hour and the order is correct.
Extra: Super hungry and the food was rushed to your doorsteps? An extra 5 percent will make sure that you’re never waiting long.

Furniture Movers

Standard: $5 to $10 if they moved everything without damaging any goods.
Extra: A bottle of water and another $5 to $10 if they help you assemble that new cabinet from IKEA.

Restaurant Servers

Standard: 15 to 20 percent if service was good and your food came out hot.
Extra: Another 5 percent if they tipped you off to a great dish, and checked if things were going well throughout your meal. Was your drink ever more than half empty? If you’re trying to get a table at a busy, and well established restaurant, call ahead of time and let them know you’re coming. Offer a folded Andrew Jackson when you arrive and be on your way to the table with the best view in the house.

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