Having come from India, I am unsure of how much to tip in many situations (for example: how much do you give the wine steward) . Here is a helpful chart from www.LousyTippers.com.
Position | Amount of Tip |
Bartender | $1.00 to $2.00 per drink or 20% of the total tab. |
Buffet Server | $1.00 to $2.00 per person. |
Coatroom Attendant | $1.00 to $2.00 per coat checked. |
Cruise Employees | It is customary to leave a tip at the end of your cruise for the following people, your cabin steward, head waiter, assistant waiter and Mater d'. The amount varies, check with your cruise line first. |
Gas Attendant | It's rare these days but if they pump the gas for you they should get $1.00 to $2.00. |
Grocery Boy/Girl | $1.00 to $2.00 for loading your bags in your car and $3.00 if you have more than 3 bags. |
Hairdresser/Barber | 15% to 20%. |
Hotel Bellhop | $1.00 to $2.00 per bag, with a $2.00 minimum. |
Hotel Concierge | $5.00 to $10.00 for getting tickets or reservations. |
Hotel Doorman | $1.00 per bag or $2.00 for hailing a cab. |
Hotel Housekeeper | $2.00 to $5.00 per night. |
Manicurist | 15% |
Room Service | 15% to 20% |
Pizza/Delivery Person | $2.00 or 15% to 20%, whichever is greater. |
Pool Attendant | $1.00 to $2.00 for bringing towels or chairs. |
Shampoo Person | $2.00 |
Skycap | $1.00 to $2.00 per bag. |
Spa Service | 15% to 20% |
Taxi Driver | 20% |
Valet | $3.00 to $5.00 |
Waiter/Waitress | 15% to 20%, more if the service is very good. |
Washroom Attendant | $1.00 |
Wine Steward | 15% of the price of the bottle. |
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