Who and how much should I tip at a catered dinner event that I planned? [more inside]
posted on May 13, 2008 - 5 answers

Tattoo Studio Etiquette - I'm getting a tattoo, not my first tattoo, but my first artistic one. I understand that you tip the artist, but I'm not sure how much. The estimate is ~$200 for the work, is 20% tip right? Too much? Too little? [more inside]
posted on May 2, 2008 - 9 answers

Ok, so I'm traveling to the States from the UK for the first time and I realise that you guys tip pretty much everyone. So I need to know when to tip, who to tip and how much to tip? [more inside]
posted on Apr 29, 2008 - 34 answers

When two or more parties split the check at a restaurant, is there some kind of etiquette about matching the tips? (USA) [more inside]
posted on Apr 28, 2008 - 26 answers

How much do I tip the housecleaning at this hotel? [more inside]
posted on Feb 7, 2008 - 20 answers

For traveling drug dealers (specifically door-to-door marijuana delivery services in NYC), what is the etiquette for tipping? Yes? No? If yes, is there a standard accepted rate?
posted on Jan 7, 2008 - 11 answers

New Yorkers, please advise me on appropriate holiday tip amounts for building staff. [more inside]
posted on Dec 31, 2007 - 7 answers

How much to tip at an open bar? [more inside]
posted on Dec 5, 2007 - 25 answers

Help me sort out tipping packers/movers: The move is 65 miles (so not interstate, etc.), but because of scheduling, I have packers (3) coming on day one (about 1/2 of my stuff is already packed), movers (3) to load on day two, and movers (3) to unload on day three. Is this $20 a person no matter what? I plan on drinks and food, too.
posted on Jul 27, 2007 - 7 answers

Am I a good tipper? [more inside]
posted on May 13, 2007 - 29 answers

My wife has been going to the same hairstylist for 6 years. She loves his work and tips him well. Now, he's opened his own salon. Should she still tip? [more inside]
posted on Apr 21, 2007 - 27 answers

What am I supposed to tip the New York Times delivery guy? I only get the Sunday edition.
posted on Dec 25, 2006 - 5 answers

Holiday tipping: I want to tip my personal trainer...but there are complications. [more inside]
posted on Dec 6, 2006 - 15 answers

Do (can?) people tip Ben Bailey, the driver of the Cash Cab? [more inside]
posted on Oct 24, 2006 - 6 answers

For an eyebrow wax in a small, non-fancy neighborhood nails-and-waxing-only place ($10 tops), do I tip the waxer? [more inside]
posted on Sep 11, 2006 - 13 answers

Tipping Etiquette: hotel room service. [more inside]
posted on Sep 11, 2006 - 18 answers

Are you supposed to tip movers? [more inside]
posted on Aug 19, 2006 - 17 answers

I was recently in London, and was really happy to be paying only 12% in tips. And then I began to wonder... [more inside]
posted on Jun 20, 2006 - 76 answers

Our waitress took the late, over-cooked burger off the check. Should we have tipped on the pre- or post-adjustment amount? [more inside]
posted on May 13, 2006 - 42 answers

I didn't think that I had to tip; now I think I should have. Any way to make this right? [more inside]
posted on Apr 30, 2006 - 12 answers

How, if at all possible, does one increase the amount of tips received as a salon assistant? [more inside]
posted on Mar 10, 2006 - 42 answers

Tipping at one's wedding--to whom, how much, and based on what? [more inside]
posted on Feb 8, 2006 - 6 answers

Is it mandatory to tip for takeout and, if so, how much? [more inside]
posted on Jan 16, 2006 - 43 answers

TipFilter: Did I leave the right amount for a tip? [more inside]
posted on Jan 5, 2006 - 44 answers

Holiday Tipping Filter: I'm a few days late to the game on this, but I'm also not Christian, so I can use that as an excuse -- my roommate and I moved into our building 2 months ago and are trying to figure out how much we should tip our building manager and maintenance guy, both of whom are super nice and have gone out of their way to help us out on stuff. I say $50 each, she says $20. What do you mefites think? I'm especially curious about the building manager b/c I've never had one before.
posted on Dec 28, 2005 - 20 answers

Does anyone have a good resource (book, magazine article, web site, etc) that shows what the etiquette is for tipping in difference circumstances? [more inside]
posted on Dec 5, 2005 - 5 answers

Spa tipping? We're staying at a spa soon for our honeymoon, and have paid for a package that includes several spa treatments. [more inside]
posted on Sep 1, 2005 - 8 answers

Tipping Filter: Yes, another tipping question. Tomorrow, I am having furniture delivered from a large company. Do I tip the delivery guy? If so, how much? [more inside]
posted on Jul 14, 2005 - 13 answers

Take-out orders: do you tip, and if so, how much? [more inside]
posted on Jul 13, 2005 - 39 answers

From the perspective of the waiter/waitress, is it better for me to tip via cash on the table vs. a number written on the credit card transaction? Do they end up getting less when tipped via credit card, due to restaurateur shenanigans or tax reporting or other? Cash often isn't an option because of time constraints (need to make change) or just laziness.
posted on Jul 3, 2005 - 36 answers

Have you used 1-800-got-junk, or a similar trash pick-up service? Did you tip? [more inside]
posted on Jun 20, 2005 - 7 answers

NYC: How much, if any, are you supposed to tip car-service drivers? [more inside]
posted on May 17, 2005 - 7 answers

TipFilter: Some friends and I were on the receiving end of some bad service last night, so we didn't tip. The waitress followed us out and made a scene. I'm looking for advice on how to handle tipping in these rare situations and what to do now. [More Inside]
posted on Feb 2, 2005 - 86 answers

Do you tip your building's super during the holiday season? Your postman? How much. I'm interested in practical advice on the local customs in Toronto, but stories from around the world (Hamilton, Scarbrough, Oakville, etc) invited too.
posted on Dec 22, 2004 - 7 answers

I have an etiquette question: I moved to the Boston area about a year ago from Oakland California. I've never seen a full service gas station in CA (I've seen them before, just not in CA). Here in MA, most of the gas stations are full serve, which rules in the winter.

My question is this: is it appropriate and/or expected that I tip the attendant that fills up my gas tank?
posted on Dec 13, 2004 - 26 answers

EtiquetteFilter: how much to tip? [mi]
posted on Dec 11, 2004 - 4 answers

How does one gain "regular" status, with all the duties and privileges associated, at a bar quickly?
posted on Dec 9, 2004 - 43 answers

My wife recieved a gift-certificate for a massage as a baby shower present. I've searched google and found that it's common practice to tip your massage therapist, but how about in this situation? Should we assume the tip is included in the gift-certificate?
posted on Nov 12, 2004 - 5 answers

How much should I tip movers?
posted on Oct 13, 2004 - 13 answers

Ok, how about tipping when you're being served by the owner of the joint? [MI]
posted on Oct 11, 2004 - 15 answers

Now that I know whether to tip for carry-out and whether to tip the delivery guy, all I need to know is how much to tip when you're out with a party of 8 or more, and the restaurant has already charged you 15%. [MI]
posted on Oct 10, 2004 - 12 answers

Tipping etiquette: Should I add a tip on top of a delivery charge?
posted on Oct 10, 2004 - 16 answers

I've been reading more about sushi after the discussion on Japanese dining and I came across mention of tipping the sushi chef. Do you tip your sushi chef separately, especially if he's not the owner, do you buy him a drink? And where are you?
posted on Sep 8, 2004 - 12 answers

Tipfilter: I got a puppy about a month ago and am taking him to get trimmed at one of the larger pet supply chains. What is the general consensus on tipping for something like this?
posted on Sep 5, 2004 - 16 answers

EtiquetteFilter: An hour removed from the salon now, I can see that I have just been on the receiving end of a bad spa treatment at a local salon. I've called, explained the problem and asked for a refund. What's the etiquette on tips? I left the appropriate tip for the amount of the service, and charged the rest on credit card.
posted on Jun 8, 2004 - 6 answers

I'm about to get a massage from a friend who runs her own one-employee (herself) massage business. When I pay her fee (which all goes to her), should I add a tip too? I never know how much of tipping is about "here's something for YOU since the bulk goes to management" (not true in this case), and how much is about, "I know you SAID the price is $50, but you should get a little extra because you did such a good job."
posted on May 25, 2004 - 13 answers

Who do you tip in a hair salon? I know that in normal salons, you tip the person providing the service. But, I go to a place where the owner does my hair, am I supposed to tip her as well? Seems to me that I've heard that you don't tip the owners. And how much are you supposed to tip?
posted on Apr 18, 2004 - 23 answers

Coffee shop tip jars. Do employees actually see that money or is it just dumped in the till at the end of the night? (expecting a variety of answers)
posted on Mar 3, 2004 - 6 answers

In my copy of yesterday's Sunday newspaper, I got the paper delivery person's holiday card, conveniently listing their home address. My question: What's the current thinking on "Holiday Tipping"? Who do you think should be tipped and how much?
posted on Dec 15, 2003 - 22 answers