Tipping is important in certain professions. In the U.S., tipped workers are only required to earn $2.13 per hour due to the expectation that they will make a substantial portion of their income through tips. As you plan your outings, here’s a guide to tipping appropriately across different services.
How Much to Tip at Restaurants
When dining in formal restaurants, it is recommended that one tip the waitstaff not less than 18 percent of the total bill before any taxes, and this is according to the research conducted by Cortney Norris, an assistant professor at Oklahoma State University and an expert in tipping behavior. However, the total can be higher or lower depending on the service availed. Such parameters involve checking whether the order is taken well or whether the server comes back during the meal. Also, some restaurants tend to incorporate additional charges, so one has to watch out for that on the bill.
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A reason why people are encouraged to tip more than what is usually the usual tipping percentage is that there is a possibility that the cost of living has increased higher than it was before. One possible explanation for this is the fact that, similar to a 1980 ten-dollar bill stretched to 1982 dollars, the minimum non-tipped earnings for affected tipped occupations have not been raised since 2.13 dollars. Furthermore, because of the present economic setup, there are calls for adjusting upward the recommended tipping amounts.
Still, one should keep in mind that providing service gratuities at the above-mentioned establishments is unrealistic. It is true that although counter service personnel are usually on duty and will perform the duties, tips for them would be a bonus for excellent service, as they are compensated a full hourly wage.
Tipping at Bars
When you’re at a bar, a good rule of thumb is to tip $1 per drink for beer or wine. For cocktails, consider tipping at least 18% to 20% of your total bill. If you plan to order several drinks, you might start with a $5 tip on your first drink and then follow with $1 for each additional drink. For open bars, tipping $1 per drink is also a good practice.
Tipping at Coffee Shops
At coffee shops, leaving a tip of about 10% to 15% is appreciated. For a simple drip coffee, around $1 is a good guideline. Many coffee chains also allow for tips via their apps.
Tipping Delivery Drivers
Delivery charges are often an additional cost, but usually do not help the driver in any manner. Grubhub recommends any order exceeding $25 a $5 or 20% delivery tip-whichever is greater, particularly in case the delivery is not an easy stroll. And if there is inclement weather or he/she has to deal with stairs in the building, more like 3% of the final wipeout figure.
Adhering to these sensible recommendations would assist in the often complex and confusing waters of tipping and even help in their effort to appreciate the services offered.
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