Category Archives: Tipping Etiquette

Tipping the Hotel Bellman

If a bellman helps you with your luggage, he or she should be tipped $1 for each bag.  Never tip less than a total of $2. For example, if the bellman helps you with only one bag, tip a minimum … Continue reading

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Tipping Musicians

A pianist, or strolling musician, should be tipped $1 for each special request of music.  You may also want to tip a musician a minimum of $1 as you leave the restaurant even if they did not play a special … Continue reading

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Tipping Bartenders

Whether you are socializing at the bar or waiting for a table, the bartender should be tipped between 15 and 20 percent of the bar tab. Please don’t forget to tip the bartender if your tab is transfered to your … Continue reading

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Tipping for Valet Parking

It is appropriate to tip a parking attendant $1 for parking your car in smaller cities and $2 in larger cities. Tips are typically pooled by all the attendants at the end of the evening and should be given to … Continue reading

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Tipping Skycaps

If you check your luggage at curbside with an airport skycap, the appropriate tip for the skycap is $1 per bag.

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Golf Etiquette – Tipping Golf Caddies

Whether you are playing at a public course or a private club, if you use the services of a golf caddy, you should tip the caddy 15 to 20 percent of the fee for the round of golf. For example: … Continue reading

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