The Proper Tipping Guide

If you are privileged enough to have never worked in a service industry, then hats off to you. For the rest of the world, most of us have had a high school, college, or career job in one if not many service industries. Despite the majority having shared similar experiences, people grow up or move on and forget where they come from. This happens most often when it comes to proper tipping. Some people were never taught, others tip poorly, some people over tip (always), some tip based on service, others tip the proper amount, and some people are just ignorant or pompous and don’t tip at all.

I wrote this guide so you don’t become the latter and you can become a good if not great tipper. At a minimum an appropriate tipper. This is so important because you never know what anyone is going through and their lively hood could rely on tips. Regardless of the quality of service, it is just that, a service.

Industry-standard across the board is 15%-20%. You are always safe if you use this percentage. You can calculate it like this (Cost x .15= Tip Amount) Ex. ($35 x .20 = $7{Tip Amount} your total bill is: $42). If the purchase or product tip is less than 5 dollars, I will usually give a $5 minimum. Please use the below reference for different tipping amounts and industry types. I hope this helps!

$2-$5 Tips:

• Bartenders

• Taxi/ Rideshare

• Hotel Staff

• Coat Check Attendant

• Doorman

• Random Barista

• Resort Staff

15% Tips:

• Hairstylist

• Nail Tech

• Food Pick-Up/Delivery

• Plumbers, Electricians, and Mechanics

20% Tips:

• Waitress

• Masseuse

• Waxer

• Local Barista

• Movers

Lastly, I strongly believe in this: If you can’t afford to tip. You shouldn’t go. Period. Plan ahead, look at menu’s and budget accordingly. I hope this helps Valentines. Let me know your tipping tips below.

XOXO,

KVT

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Reference: https://www.realsimple.com/work-life/money/money-etiquette/tipping-etiquette-guide