i like to think i have a handle on whom to tip and how much, but was recently castigated by my mother for not giving to the postal worker or garbage/recycling collectors during the holidays (though these seem more like bonuses than tips, but whatever), so i wonder who else i'm unjustly leaving out or shortchanging. i tend to overtip some people, but i've worked a few of these jobs, so my empathy compels me to bump it up a little.
FOOD SERVICE: 20% no matter the quality of the food or speed of service unless it was beyond doubt that it was the server's fault
BARTENDER: 20% if paying on tab at the end of the night; $1 per drink if paying as i go
TAKE-OUT/PICK-UP: $1 or $2 depending on the singles i have available
BARISTA: if just one or two cups of coffee, the change leftover or a dollar on the card; if something more involved, 20%
FOOD DELIVERY: $5 or 20% whichever is higher
HOUSE CLEANER: $10 for standard; $20 for deep cleaning (twice a year); $100 bonus at xmas
HOTEL HOUSEKEEPER: $5 or $2 per day, whichever is higher
CAB DRIVER: $2 or 20%, whichever is higher
VALET: $2
GAS STATION ATTENDANT: $2 (all stations are full service in NJ)
COAT CHECK: $1
i guess i'll start giving out xmas cards with cash for garbage/recycling collectors and postal workers next year - maybe $20 each?
requisite reservoir dogs scene:
FOOD SERVICE: 20% no matter the quality of the food or speed of service unless it was beyond doubt that it was the server's fault
BARTENDER: 20% if paying on tab at the end of the night; $1 per drink if paying as i go
TAKE-OUT/PICK-UP: $1 or $2 depending on the singles i have available
BARISTA: if just one or two cups of coffee, the change leftover or a dollar on the card; if something more involved, 20%
FOOD DELIVERY: $5 or 20% whichever is higher
HOUSE CLEANER: $10 for standard; $20 for deep cleaning (twice a year); $100 bonus at xmas
HOTEL HOUSEKEEPER: $5 or $2 per day, whichever is higher
CAB DRIVER: $2 or 20%, whichever is higher
VALET: $2
GAS STATION ATTENDANT: $2 (all stations are full service in NJ)
COAT CHECK: $1
i guess i'll start giving out xmas cards with cash for garbage/recycling collectors and postal workers next year - maybe $20 each?
requisite reservoir dogs scene: