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  (#4) Coat Check - $1 Per Coat

  When going to a fancy event, it's important to anticipate tipping the coat check, so it's smart to have some singles handy. The standard tip for one coat is $1, even if the coat check isn't free. You might think coat checking is easy, but remember, coats are heavy, and big events require coat checkers to be not only fast, but super organized, so coats aren't being lost left-and-right. 

  If the event charges you to check your coat, pay the fee when you check in at the start, and hand them the tip when you come to pick it up. Tips are why coat checkers do what they do, but not everyone realizes that, so expect them to be way friendlier and speedier when they see you're someone who knows the coat-check etiquette.
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  (#11) Washroom Attendant - About $1

  An unexpected washroom attendant can throw a quick wrench in your plans, since now you can't just pee, you have to navigate a whole relationship. But don't freak out, the attendant is there to keep the bathroom tidy and make sure you have everything you need. You'll be thankful when you don't find yourself stranded, realizing your stall is out of paper, when it's already too late.

  And all you need to leave in return for this peace-of-mind is about $1, and a "thank you" probably wouldn't hurt either.
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  (#2) Delivery Person - At Least 10% Of The Bill Or More Depending On The Weather

  Delivery people really can't be tipped enough. Their jobs are notoriously difficult and they're paid very little in salary. That said, the standard tip for most deliveries is 10%. But if you're ordering a pizza in the middle of a snowstorm, you need to tip way more. Tip what you would want to be tipped to walk or bike through whatever weather you see outside your window, and if you can't afford to tip, you can't afford delivery.
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  (#3) Wait Staff - 20% Of The Total Bill

  While people will sometimes say 15% is the standard tip to give your waiter, the national average is actually 19%. And in cities where the cost of living is considered higher, 20% is the norm. This is because your tips are the bulk of what your server will earn, as the federal government sets the standard minimum wage for servers at a paltry $2.13 per hour.

  If you are supremely unhappy with your server and are tempted to write something sassy on your receipt instead of a tip, consider talking to management before denying someone their salary. Basically, if you think people deserve to be paid for doing work, you should always tip - even a grumpy server - at least 15%.
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  (#12) Bellhop Or Grocery Carrier - $1 Per Bag

  Generally, you should always tip someone who is doing something you could theoretically do yourself, but because they are there, you don't have to. This includes bellhops who help with your luggage or grocery baggers who carry things to your car for you. The standard for these helpful bellhops hauling your suitcases for you is $1 per bag , to be offered once you get to your room. At the grocery store, anywhere between $1-3 should be offered to the person who helped you load your groceries into your car.
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  (#8) Spa Service Provider - 15% Of Total Cost Of The Service

  Getting a facial or massage is anything but relaxing if you're spending the entire time trying to figure out what to tip at the end. So, take a deep breath, relax, and remember this: 15-20% of the total, original cost of the service you're receiving is plenty.

  The only exception is if you're at a resort or hotel that notes gratuity is included in the price. And remember, even if you got a coupon for a discounted service, you should still tip as if you were paying full price. The spa may be giving you a discount, but the worker probably still provided you the same full-price service, so they should still be compensated for that.

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