question for Americans!

[deird1]

Dear helpful flisty people,


A friend of mine will shortly be going to your fine country, and, being an Aussie, has no idea about tipping.

So...
- Who are you supposed to tip?
- When?
- How much are you supposed to tip them?

Any info you could provide would be very useful.


With love, from a confused Aussie

Comments

[velvetwhip]

15% of the bill is the generally accepted minimum at restaurants. You tip wait-staff, people who help you with bags and such at hotels, people who park your car if you valet.


Gabrielle

[velvetwhip]

I forgot to add cab drivers.


Gabrielle

[a2zmom]

20% at a restaurant if it's a fancy place. Gnerally, in a city such as NYC, 20% is more the norm.

[velvetwhip]

You are quite right. I should have added a NY caveat.


Gabrielle

[a2zmom]

Everything is always more money in NY. I still love it though.