To get the right idea about the value of tips expected in various services, we asked employees, as well as representatives from their related associations, the average amount of tip given to them. Here is a summary...
Estheticians: $1.50 per treatment Hairdressers: 15% of the bill to the hairdresser and $1 to $2 to his assistant (for the shampoo) Movers: 8% to 10% of the bill Taxi drivers: 10% of the fare Tour guides: approximately 50¢ per person for a city tour and up to $1 if the guide accompanies you all day long
Hotels: Doormen: $1 per suitcase Bellboys: $1.50 to $2 per piece of luggage Maid; $1 to $2 per day in resort hotels Waiters: 15% of the bill (whether the meal is eaten in the dining room or brought to the room) Gas station attendants: rarely over 50¢ Grocery or convenience store delivery men: approximately $1 per delivery Massage therapists: in this field, tips are rare. To show their satisfaction, some clients offer a small gift at the end of their treatment Restaurant delivery men: approximately 15% of the bill Ushers: $1