How much do you tip a wait staff?

Wait staff at sit-down restaurant: 20\% of the pretax bill. “Anything less than 15 percent and I’m talking to the management because something was very wrong,” Smith says. Takeout: No tip is necessary when you pick up your own food. Tip jars at fast-food counters: Nothing required; it’s your call.

What is the tipping etiquette?

Etiquette dictates you should tip about 5\% to 10\% of the bill.

What is reasonable tipping?

For starters, here’s a simple rule for restaurant tipping: Leave 15 to 20 percent of the pretax total of your bill. Don’t dip below 15 percent unless the service has been abysmal—and never skip a tip.

Is a 30\% tip good?

Derek Deaver (Three Kings Public House) generally agrees: “15 percent used to be the bottom of the norm and 20 percent was considered good. Now, 20 percent is the bottom of the norm and good tips are 25–30 percent.” Matt McGuire (Louie) says “that percentage is still considered a good tip… but more in a baseline way.

Should you tip tradesmen?

Contractors (electricians, plumbers, etc.) If you work with a regular contractor who cuts you a break from time to time, you may be compelled to offer a tip. “However, if they do anything extra or spend more time than expected, a tip is always appreciated, with the minimum being $20.”

Is it rude to ask for a tip?

Yes. Tips should not be solicited but rather, should be a voluntary reward by the customer. Sometimes customers are not familiar with local tipping culture and my overlook the tip, but even so I believe it is not polite to explicitly request a tip.

How much of a tip should you give your hairdresser?

That said, Hardges says that the general rule of thumb when it comes to tipping your hairdresser is at least 20 percent if you’re pleased with all aspects of your service—whether you got a major haircut, a basic trim, or a blowout. That means if your haircut cost $60, your tip should probably be $12 or more.