I invited my friend Kathy to have a mani/ pedi with me at a local nail salon. While we were selecting our nail color she asked me how much do I usually tip the people who take great care of my nails. Then Kathy mentioned it is hard to know how much to tip someone who takes care of your hair when it comes to shampooing, cutting, and coloring.
I got to thinking what would the etiquette and manners experts recommend. That is when I went on Emily Post's website to find out what the experts would suggest. A while ago I found out that TIPS actually stands for "To Insure Prompt Service." Years ago, a small percentage of money was given to the person before the service was rendered. Today we give a tip after we have been served.
Emily Post's Website mentioned the following tip guidelines:
Salons:
Hair Dresser- 15-20%, asked to be spilt amongst those who served you
Manicurist- 15- 20%
Facial, Waxing, Massage- 15-20%
Restaurants:
Wait Service (sit down) 15-20% pre tax
Wait Service (buffet) 10%
Host - No obligation $10-$20 if you are a regular customer
Take out- No obligation 0-10% if the person went above normal service
Bartender- $1 per drink or 15-20% of tab
Tipping Jars- No obligation, tip occasionally if the person went above normal service
Restaurant Attendant- 50 cents to $3 depending on service
Valet- $ 2 to $5
Travel:
Skycap- $2 first bag, $1 additional bag
Doorman- $1-$2 for Carrying luggage, $1-$2 for hailing a cab, $1-$4 beyond the call of duty
Bellhop- $2 first bag, $1 per additional bag
Housekeeper-$2-$5 a day, left daily
Concierge-$5 for tickets or reservations, $10 if it is hard to get, no need to tip if it is for answering questions
Taxi Driver- 15% plus an extra $1-$2 if helped with bags
Now these tips are recommended to be followed within the United States. If you are traveling abroad, pick up a travel guide that will outline tipping recommendations for those countries.
For information about manners, etiquette, and tipping go to Emily Post's website: http://www.emilypost.com/
I got to thinking what would the etiquette and manners experts recommend. That is when I went on Emily Post's website to find out what the experts would suggest. A while ago I found out that TIPS actually stands for "To Insure Prompt Service." Years ago, a small percentage of money was given to the person before the service was rendered. Today we give a tip after we have been served.
Emily Post's Website mentioned the following tip guidelines:
Salons:
Hair Dresser- 15-20%, asked to be spilt amongst those who served you
Manicurist- 15- 20%
Facial, Waxing, Massage- 15-20%
Restaurants:
Wait Service (sit down) 15-20% pre tax
Wait Service (buffet) 10%
Host - No obligation $10-$20 if you are a regular customer
Take out- No obligation 0-10% if the person went above normal service
Bartender- $1 per drink or 15-20% of tab
Tipping Jars- No obligation, tip occasionally if the person went above normal service
Restaurant Attendant- 50 cents to $3 depending on service
Valet- $ 2 to $5
Travel:
Skycap- $2 first bag, $1 additional bag
Doorman- $1-$2 for Carrying luggage, $1-$2 for hailing a cab, $1-$4 beyond the call of duty
Bellhop- $2 first bag, $1 per additional bag
Housekeeper-$2-$5 a day, left daily
Concierge-$5 for tickets or reservations, $10 if it is hard to get, no need to tip if it is for answering questions
Taxi Driver- 15% plus an extra $1-$2 if helped with bags
Now these tips are recommended to be followed within the United States. If you are traveling abroad, pick up a travel guide that will outline tipping recommendations for those countries.
For information about manners, etiquette, and tipping go to Emily Post's website: http://www.emilypost.com/
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