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Anti-Clueless Etiquette: Tipping Guideline

 tipping guidelines

Golf Course

  • Cart boy: $3 - $5 per bag
  • Drink-cart girl: 20% depending on the order.
  • Forecaddie: Typically, $20 - $25 per player
  • Caddie carrying your bag: $40 - $50
  • Shoeshine or cleaning: $5 - $10 for one pair of golf or street shoes.
  • Small errand: $10.  For example, this could be dinner reservations off-site.
  • Large errand: $20 - $30. For example, this could be arranging limo service.

Cruise

  • Cabin Steward: Approximately $13 per day, per person.
  • Waiter: $5 per day.
  • Bus Boy: $3 per day.
  • MaĆ®tre d’: It is your choice; a lump sum is appropriate for doing something special.
  • Bar/wine Steward: 15% is already included in the bill; tip more if you wish.
  • Massage Therapist:  15% - 20%.


Various

Kindness is reflected in many ways.  One of these is to think of others, to be considerate.  To supplement a low wage, many people in the hospitality field depend upon their tips. Please keep in mind that all tipping is optional and interpretive.

  • Hair stylist/barber: 15-20%
  • Limo driver: 20%
  • Taxi driver:  10%-15%
  • Valet:  $5 when he returns the vehicle to you
  • Waiters: 15%-20%*
  • Coffee shops: usually 10%, no less than 25 cents
  • Pizza delivery: 10%
  • Restaurant delivery: 15%-20%
  • Buffet restaurant wait staff: 5%-10%
  • Sky cab: $2 per bag
  • If assisted with a wheelchair: $5

*Check your bill before you add a tip.  The tip may be already included.

Please Read

Holiday Tipping Interviews on the Today Show & KCRA Interviews

Etiquette for Cruise Ship Destination Weddings

Importance of Thank You Notes

 

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