Tip

In the United States tip is usually not included in the price. The staff employed in the service sector earn a low average salary and they rely on tips. For this reason one should not fail to express his satisfaction in the amount of tip given. Usually 15% - 20% of the invoice price are given depending on the garde of satisfaction.

Who should get a tip?

At the Airport:

Porters: $ 1 per bag. If you have an electric-vehicle will need $ 2-3 per person per usual.

Shuttle bus driver received a tip if they help with the suitcases: $ 1-2 per bag.

A taxi driver or limousine driver should receive a 10% -15% if he "only" drives. If he also assisting in the loading and unloading of luggage and otherwise consistently helpful he should get 20% of travel costs reasonable.

In the hotels:

The doorman should receive for his help in unloading the baggage $ 1, with very heavy luggage $ 2

Accompanied you a Page from the hotel entrance to the reception and then to your room and take care of your luggage, then he should get $ 1 and with a heavy luggage $ 2

If you stay several days in a hotel, then let the maid $ 3-5 per night, $ 6-10 more in luxury hotels are visible on the pillow. Only in this way it is obvious that this it is a tip and acts of service do not come under suspicion of theft.

Room service employees receive a 15% -20% of the invoice, whichever is not yet on the bill. The concierge does not expect a tip for tips and advice, but usually get $ 3-5 for reservations at the restaurant, $ 20 for the arrange tours, $ 25 for the organization of concert or theater tickets, these are often difficult to obtain. Staff at the pool will receive $ 2-5 for the paid service, such as bring chairs or towels.

Other:

Valet Parking: Someone from the restaurant, hotel, shopping center and so on parking your car and bring it back. In addition to the normal fee, the staff expect a tip of $ 1-2, in expensive furnishings correspondingly higher. Paid is usually after the collection of the car.

Restaurants: The service receives 15% -20% of the bill. The head waiter is replaced in luxury restaurants another 5% extra.

Bar: If you spend the entire evening at the counter of a bar, then you give a tip like the table service personnel (15% -20% of the bill). If you order only one drink, then give 15% up to $ 1 per drink.

The hairdresser should receive a gratuity in any case, depending on the frequency of visiting with the barber shop, the service and satisfaction are 20% reasonable.

There are also areas where employees not expect a tip. This includes personnel in self-service restaurants, support staff in restaurants or shop clerks. Even the staff in the supermarkets who pack you the goods and even bring all things to your car, don't receive a tip for that.

The list of tip recipients seems long, but you get most a good and friendly service. Should you not be satisfied, then do not hesitate to remind the manager on it.

All specified sums can only be indicative. Ultimately, of course, always decide for yourself how much tip you want to give.

Despite all care during the composition of information and data a warranty cannot be accepted for the above-mentioned information!