Massage therapist
or hairstylist
Tip 15–20 percent.
If someone other
than your hairstylist
washes your hair,
give him or her a
$2 tip.
Dog groomer
Tip 10–15 percent.
More if your pooch
is flthy.
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Anatomy of a … Tip
Proper
Compensation
T
he question of how much to tip can cause many of us
to break out in a sweat. We consulted Rachel Wagner,
a certified corporate etiquette consultant, trainer, and
speaker, to share her dos and don'ts in the world of tipping.
"Tipping is crucial," she says. "So many people who provide
services make minimum wage, which often isn't enough to
live on. They depend on their tips to pay the bills."
Restaurant server
Tip 15–20 percent of
your pretax bill. Note
that a tip is often
included for parties of
six or more.
Offce and home
food delivery person
Tip 10–15 percent.
Tip more if the delivery
person has to climb
several fights to get
to you.
Taxi driver
15 percent is usually fne.
Tip $1–$2 extra if the driver helps
you with your luggage.
Group airport shuttle driver
Tip $1–$2 per bag.
Valet
Tip $2–$5 when the car is returned
to you. Don't tip when you drop off
the car unless you want to secure a
safe spot. In that case, tip $2–$3 on
the front end and say, "Please fnd
a nice spot for my car."
Bellhop who brings
bags to your hotel
room
Tip $2 for the frst bag and
$1 for each additional bag.
Hotel housekeeper
Tip $2–$3 per night, $5
per night in a high-end
hotel or if more than three
people are in your room.
Place the money on your
pillow with a note that
it is designated for the
housekeeper.
For more tipping
advice, check out
Rachel Wagner's
website at
etiquettetrainer.com.