TAXIS - Usually a standard tip is usually 10% of the fare. If they've provided a special service, such as helping you with luggage, waiting a few extra seconds or minutes, taking a route that I specify, or providing some useful nugget of information then give them a couple extra bucks.
RESTAURANTS - The standard rate is 15%, but this is very much dependent upon the type of restaurant, whether the service was exemplary, whether special requests were made or honored, a doggy bag for leftovers requested, or how long your party may have dallied at the table…in which case the tip might reach as much as 25%.
BARS - The Standard in most Countries is $1 per drink, however if your bartender goes out of his way to take care of you then you might want to tip more, especially if you want him to remember you the next time you come back.
GAS STATION ATTENDANTS - If all they do is fill my car with gas, then you should not be expected to tip. If they wash the windows, check the oil, fill the tires or do anything that would've constituted full service , then the tip might range anywhere from $2 to $3 USD.
SKYCAPS and BELLMEN - The tip here also depends upon the level of service and the attitude with which it's rendered. Generally, $2 to $3 USD per bag.
GROCERY CARRYOUT - The amount varies with the quantity of merchandise, how carefully the sacker packed those items, whether or not the same sacker helped me place groceries on the conveyer belt before checkout, and the care with which he placed the purchases in my car. Anywhere from $1 to $3 USD.. |
