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Michael A. Milazzo, CLU, ChFC

Registered Principal

 

The Meridian Financial Company

3350 Club Villas Dr SE, Unit #1303

Southport, NC 28461

 

Phone:  631-979-4223

Fax:      910-854-0002

 

Email: meridian@ae.cadaretgrant.com

Website: www.merfinco.com

March/April 2021

The Tipping Dilemma

It isn't always easy to know how much you should tip and when. Here are some guidelines.*


Restaurants
Wait staff: 15%-20% for sit-down service and 10% for buffet service
Home delivery: 10%–15% of the bill – $2.00- $5.00 if it’s pizza delivery, depending on the order size
Bartender: $1.00-$2.00 per drink, or 15%-20% of a running tab
Host/Hostess: $10-$20 for finding you a table on a busy night
Valet: $2.00-$5.00 when the car is returned


Salons
Hairstylist, Manicurist, Masseuse and other services: 15% to 20%


Travel
Taxi driver: 15% to 20%
Skycaps and hotel bellhops: $2.00 for the first bag and $1.00 per additional bag; $2.00-$3.00 for each additional service
Doormen: $1.00-$2.00 if they carry luggage or hail a cab
Housekeeping service: $2.00-$5.00 per day with a note marked “Housekeeping”
Concierge: for tickets or restaurant reservations, $5.00-$10.00 – $15.00 or more if tickets or reservations are hard to get


*emilypost.com/advice/general-tipping-guide


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