Tipping Etiquette: Waitresses, Bartenders, Hairstylists, And Drivers
In a number of industries, tips aren't just polite
, theyre vital to support a server or hairstylists livelihood. To understand the ins and outs of gratuity, it helps to dig a little deeper to discover when and where tips are appropriate and even recommended.
Restaurant Servers and Bartenders
Many diners are unaware that restaurant servers make well below minimum wage and depend on tips for their income. A customary tip ranges anywhere from 15% to 20% on the bill total.
If a restaurant is self-service or order-at-the-counter, its still recommended to tip a server 10% that provides food and drinks at a counter. If a waiter goes above and beyond, it is more than acceptable to tip extra; this is a generosity that any waiter will greatly appreciate!
When it comes to bartenders, the same rule at 15% to 20% applies. A bartender working in a busy environment that provides drinks quickly should be rewarded with a generous tip. As many bar patrons will tell you, if you want to keep the attention of a bartender all night long, make sure to tip extra. Once a bartender realizes that you're a good tipper, they'll be happy to keep your drink full throughout the night.
Hairstylists
When it comes to tipping at a hair salon, many customers are still unfamiliar with the tipping etiquette. The final word comes from the Emily Post Institute, which suggests that a hairstylist should be tipped the norm of 15% to 20%.
Since most hairstylists work as independent contractors in a salon, they depend on regular tips to supplement their income and even pay for booth rental. When a hairstylist performs a more complicated service, like a designer cut and highlight, a more generous tip is advised.
Drivers
When you've rented a limo or luxury town car, the question is not if you should tip a professional driver, but how much. Since a driver is hired to provide safe, reliable transportation for a special event like a wedding, date night, or anniversary, they should be rewarded with a tip for their efforts. Keep in mind that a driver only earns minimum wage and depends on tips to supplement their income.
With that being said, a driver that provides hours of service should be tipped more than a driver that drives only a short trip. For a quick trip to the airport, tipping a driver $10 is customary. However, if you hire a limo driver for an evening out on the town, you should tip a minimum of $20 or 10% of the total bill, whichever is greater.
Most limo companies will be happy to educate customers on the best tipping percentage for a limo driver. As with any type of service job, tipping is critical to reward an employee for a job well done and provide them with an extra bonus that they count on as a source of income.
When in doubt, always tip. To make the process easy, it helps to keep small bills on hand that you can give as a tip to a driver, bellhop, or waiter that provides top-notch service.
by: Max Kilgar
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