Random Tipping different People (13 items)

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  (#1) Bartender - $1 Per Drink (At Least) Or 20-25% Of The Total Bill

  Bartending is no easy gig, it involves being on your feet all night, coming home smelling like stale booze, making below minimum wage, and dealing with every kind of annoying drunk you've ever met. So tipping your bartender is an absolute must, as tips also make up a majority of their income.

  When figuring out how much to reward the person who literally makes happy hour happen, it's important to consider how much work is actually involved in each drink. For a simple pint of beer, or glass of wine, $1 per pour is considered standard. For cocktails that require more steps, like a gin and tonic, $2 is considered polite. If your bartender is a mixologist who is actually grinding fresh mint into your mojito, $2-$3 or 20% of the total price of the drink is considered fair. And be sure to add extra if you receive particularly excellent service, that is why they do that, after all.
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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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  (#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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  (#5) Taxi Driver - 15% Of The Total Or More

  Taxi drivers are one of those essential-yet-underpaid members of our labor force who sometimes end up relying on tips in order to make a profit. While ride-sharing apps like Uber have made it seem like tipping drivers isn't necessary, that attitude has been slowly changing again. After all, tips help drivers offset their already low wages, and help cover costs that can fluctuate often, like gas.

  It's also not unlikely that your driver is providing more than just a ride. They might be offering tips about the area, using inside knowledge to get around traffic, or helping you with your luggage. This is all above-and-beyond just driving you from point A to point B, and deserves a little something extra.
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  (#6) Valet - $2 When They Bring You Your Car

  Being a valet may seem simple, but it is by no means easy. Valets work in all weather, and are usually employed at places where parking is difficult or must be done far away. So it's considered customary to tip the person who is sprinting half-a-mile through a downpour, in order to bring your car right up to the curb for you.

  Tipping your valet $2 when they hand you your keys, or exit your vehicle, is as customary as saying "thank you", and it obviously means a lot more.
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  (#7) Hair Stylist - 15%-20% Of The Total

  It's essential to tip your hair stylist at the end, as they rely on tips as a major part of their wage. How much you tip can vary depending on how much you like your stylist, so anywhere between 15-20% of the total is considered standard. While it used to be considered unnecessary to tip the owner of a salon, that is no longer the case, so just always err on the side of tipping.

  You also might want to tip a bit more if you like a particular stylist, and obviously you should tip especially well if you intend to return to them in the future. You certainly wouldn't want to put your hair in the hands of someone you've previously stiffed.
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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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  (#9) Manicurist - 15% Or More In Cash

  Before they add the polish, you'll want to get your wallet out and settle up with your manicurist. So make sure you have at least 15% of the total cost of the service on you in cash. While 15% is considered standard, you should tip 20% or more if the service is exceptional, the manicure is complicated (a gel or acrylic deal), or if the spa you're visiting is providing great service for an insanely low price. And if you got a pedicure too, you should tip for both services.

  Since many manicurists don't make much money at the bargain salons, you should make sure to give them the tip directly, and in cash. 
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  (#10) Hotel Housekeeping - $2-$3 Per Night

  Many people don't realize tipping housekeeping is a thing, but when someone's job is to literally clean up after you, why wouldn't you want to give them a little something extra? The tip doesn't need to be much, depending on how fancy your hotel is, anywhere from $1-$5 a night is fine.

  But there are definitely some things to keep in mind when leaving your housekeeper a little something extra. For one thing, you'll want to leave a note indicating the tip is meant for them, and you'll also want to tip every night of your stay, and not just at the end, since it's likely a different cleaner is visiting your room each day.
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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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  (#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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  (#13) Baristas And Other Counter Staff - Optional Depending On Service

  When you grab your morning coffee and notice a tip jar by the register, it might make you feel like tipping is mandatory. And while that's technically not the case, the person working behind the counter might feel differently.

  While tipping your barista is considered completely optional, it's definitely something they notice if you don't do. And while not all of them care much about it, if you're a frequent visitor to the same shop, it can help you build a positive relationship with someone you see every day. Or, if you're placing a larger or more complicated order than usual, throwing something in the tip jar can be a great way to show your appreciation.

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