Anti-Clueless Etiquette: Tipping Guideline

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.

Cabin Steward: Approximately $13 per day, per person.
Waiter: $5 per day.
Bus Boy: $3 per day.
Maître 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%.

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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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