Tipping

Tipping is a common and expected practice in the USA. Tipping is a way for customers to acknowledge great service by paying a little more than the listed price of a meal or service. Please remember that many people in the service industry rely on tips as a major source of their income.

Here are few tipping suggestions:

• Dining: 15-20% for a sit-down meal or 10 percent for a buffet
• Bartenders: $1 per drink or 15-20% of tab
• Hotel bell staff: $1-$2 per bag
• Cab drivers: 10-18% of fare
• Shuttle drivers: $1-$2 per bag
• Hotel maid: $2-$5 per night
• Parking valet: $3-$5 when picking up car
• Tour guides: 10-20%, depending on their service
• Spa treatments, hairdressers, manicurists: 10-20%