Doc Dingley's - Tip Guide

Tipping is entirely up to you. Use your own discretion as to how much you want to tip a person or party. The following is merely a collection from a variety of sources and articles published overtime on the subject.

Tipping your server!
Refer to the chart below to help determine dollar amounts for 15% or 20% tips, remember to please use your
own discretion as to how much you actually want to tip a person or party. Note, ensure the bill does not already include 'Gratuities' (tips) before making tips, in some countries is listed as 'service compris'.

Note also, in some cases the tips you provide after a meal are shared among multiple services (e.g - companion waiters/waitresses, other restaurant staff such as cook(s), bar tenders, host/hostesses). If you are not sure and are concerned on whether or not the tip is going to be shared, ask the question respectfully with the other persons present if possible, that way you can be sure they were involved when the question was asked, otherwise make separate provisions for those others as you see fit.

Helpful Hint:
To Tip 15%, multiply the tax by three (3). E.g - Massachusetts Meal Tax is 5%.
To Tip 20%, leave $1 for every $5 in the check amount.

Doc's - Dining Tip Chart 15% & 20% (U.S Dollars)

Check Amount:	15%	20%	Check Amount:	15%	20%
$1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 9.00 10.00 11.00 12.00 13.00 14.00 15.00 16.00 17.00 18.00 19.00 20.00 21.00 22.00 23.00 24.00 25.00	$ .15 .30 .45 .60 .75 .90 1.05 1.20 1.35 1.50 1.65 1.80 1.95 2.10 2.25 2.40 2.55 2.70 2.85 3.00 3.15 3.30 3.45 3.60 3.75	$ .20 .40 .60 .80 1.00 1.20 1.40 1.60 1.80 2.00 2.20 2.40 2.60 2.80 3.00 3.20 3.40 3.60 3.80 4.00 4.20 4.40 4.60 4.80 5.00	$26.00 27.00 28.00 29.00 30.00 31.00 32.00 33.00 34.00 35.00 36.00 37.00 38.00 39.00 40.00 41.00 42.00 43.00 44.00 45.00 46.00 47.00 48.00 49.00 50.00	$3.90 4.05 4.20 4.35 4.50 4.65 4.80 4.95 5.10 5.25 5.40 5.55 5.70 5.85 6.00 6.15 6.30 6.45 6.60 6.75 6.90 7.05 7.20 7.35 7.50	$5.20 5.40 5.60 5.80 6.00 6.20 6.40 6.60 6.80 7.00 7.20 7.40 7.60 7.80 8.00 8.20 8.40 8.60 8.80 9.00 9.20 9.40 9.60 9.80 10.00

Doc's - Dining Tip Chart 15% & 20% (U.S Dollars)

Check Amount:	15%	20%	Check Amount:	15%	20%
$51.00 52.00 53.00 54.00 55.00 56.00 57.00 58.00 59.00 60.00 61.00 62.00 63.00 64.00 65.00 66.00 67.00 68.00 69.00 70.00 71.00 72.00 73.00 74.00 75.00	$7.65 7.80 7.95 8.10 8.25 8.40 8.55 8.70 8.85 9.00 9.15 9.30 9.45 9.60 9.75 9.90 10.05 10.20 10.35 10.50 10.65 10.80 10.95 11.10 11.25	$10.20 10.40 10.60 10.80 11.00 11.20 11.40 11.60 11.80 12.00 12.20 12.40 12.60 12.80 13.00 13.20 13.40 13.60 13.80 14.00 14.20 14.40 14.60 14.80 15.00	$76.00 77.00 78.00 79.00 80.00 81.00 82.00 83.00 84.00 85.00 86.00 87.00 88.00 89.00 90.00 91.00 92.00 93.00 94.00 95.00 96.00 97.00 98.00 99.00 100.00	$11.40 11.55 11.70 11.85 12.00 12.15 12.30 12.45 12.60 12.75 12.90 13.05 13.20 13.35 13.50 13.65 13.80 13.95 14.10 14.25 14.40 14.55 14.70 14.85 15.00	$15.20 15.40 15.60 15.80 16.00 16.20 16.40 16.60 16.80 17.00 17.20 17.40 17.60 17.80 18.00 18.20 18.40 18.60 18.80 19.00 19.20 19.40 19.60 19.80 20.00

Profession:	What's Typical
Baby Sitters	0-15% (Higher after Midnight)
Barber Shop/Beauty Parlor/Hair Salon/Health Club:
Ear Piercing	No Tipping
Electrolysis	15-35% ($1.00/min)
Facial	10-20%
Beautician/Hairstylist/Colorist	Average Tip: 15 percent of total cost. Exceptional Circumstances: If a stylist conquers a last-minute hair crisis or fits you in on a busy Saturday, tip $3 to $5 more. Things to Consider: In major metropolitan areas, it is customary to tip salon owners who cut your hair, too.
Leg Waxing	10-15% ($2.00/min)
Massage Therapist	10-20% Exceptional Circumstances: Tip 20 percent if a therapist clears their table for you on a busy day or puts in extra time in on you. Things to Consider: If a therapist comes to your home or hotel room, ask ahead of time if the tip is included in the fee.
Pedicure or Manicure	15-35% ($1.00/min)
Salon Assistant (Shampoo/Hair Dry) Person	$1.00-$2.00
Sun Tanning	No Tipping
Personal Trainer	$50-$100 upon reaching goal, think of giving a gift for special services (last min appointments/extra time etc)
Building Super	None for a onetime service, If they help with things outside the job description—networking the computers, for example — tip accordingly. Things to Consider: At holiday time, show your appreciation for a super with a $25 to $100 tip or a gift of equal value.
Cable Installer	Usually not permitted, If they spend half an hour in the crawlspace under your house on a hot day, get them a cold drink or something.
Clothing Salesperson	Average Tip: None. Exceptional Circumstances: If a salesperson went all out and find you the perfect outfit(s), an entire wardrobe, you or your or your sister’s wedding, send a thank-you note or a small gift. Things to Consider: Cash tips or costly gifts are discouraged or prohibited in many large chain stores.
Contractor	Not Required, If a contractor clearly worked more hours than he billed, did more than expted, an exceptional job, etc then thank him/her with a gift, tickets to a game or a concert, etc and/or and make positive recommendations/referrals, in writing if possible.
Dog Groomer	$5-$15 (exceptional services, large dog, etc)
Emergency Roadside Assistance	$5-$20 Depending on Service. Exceptional Circumstances: If someone braves a lightening storm or a bad neighborhood, tip up to $50. Things to Consider: Your level of desperation. If you’ve called five places and only one would come, reward the rescuer accordingly.
Furniture Delivery	$5-$10 per person (exceptional services, moving furniture in different locations, assembly, etc)
Food Delivery	10-15%
Hotel/Motel/Train/Airport Staff:
Bellhop/Porter	.50¢/bag ($1.00/min)
Chambermaid/House Cleaning	Average Tip: $2 to $5 per night. Exceptional Circumstances: If you’re into rock-star-style hotel-room trashing, then tip like a rock star. Things to Consider: Maids often rotate, so tip daily. Leave the tip in an envelope addressed to “Housekeeping,” not as loose cash.
Doorman	$1.00 to unload car, hailing a cab etc Exceptional Circumstances: If they have been helpful with restaurant recommendations, directions, or other information, tip $5 to $10. Things to Consider: If you don’t have cash at the time, leave the doorman’s tip and a brief note with the concierge.
Front Desk	None required, Consider giving a couple of dollars for extra services (e.g room selection, comps, tickets, directions, courteousness, etc)
Pool Attendant	None required, If the attendant drags over extra lounge chairs, lends you sunscreen, or finds you a newspaper, tip $2 to $5. Things to Consider: If you want an attendant to remember to reserve your favorite chairs, tip $2 per chair on the first day.
SkyCap	Average Tip: $1 to $2 a bag. Exceptional Circumstances: If he tapes up an overstuffed suitcase or skips over other customers to get you to the gate on time, tip $5 to $20. Things to Consider: At some airports and airlines, skycaps can make seat requests. If yours gets you the exit row, tip $5 to $10.
Hospital Staff	No Tipping, but a gift is considered acceptable for special services. Average Tip: Usually not permitted. Exceptional Circumstances: Small tokens of appreciation, such as candy or flowers, are acceptable. Thank-you notes are also appreciated. Things to Consider: Since nurses work in teams, direct your gift to the “floor” of the hospital, rather than to individuals
House Painter/Roofers	None required, They would appreciate it if clients provide food and drink for the crew and make positive recommendations/referrals, in writing if possible.
Lawn Care/Landscaping Services	None required, They would appreciate it if clients provide food and drink for the crew and make positive recommendations. Show your appreciation at the end of the year with a Christmas bonus such $50-$100 for exceptional services.
Mechanic (Automotive)	Not Required, If a mechanic clearly worked more hours than he billed, fixed your troubling problem in record time, at lower cost, etc thank him/her with a gift, tickets to a game or a concert, etc. and/or make positive recommendations/referrals, in writing if possible.
Messenger/Delivery Person	.50¢-$1.00
Movers	$20-$50 per person, more for exceptional services
Officiant at a Wedding or Other Special Occasion	Donation to the house of worship
Real Estate Agent	None required, Exceptions - If your agent or broker showed you 60 places or made numerous offers on your behalf, give a noncash gift and/or make positive recommendations/referrals, in writing if possible. Things to Consider: It’s customary for a real estate agent to give you a gift after the sale is made.
Restaurant/Tavern Staff:
Bartender	0-10% (.25¢ per min)
Buffet Waitress (Brings Drinks, etc)	10%
Coat Room Attendant	.50¢-$1.00 per/coat
Cocktail Waitress	10%*more for spec services
Lunch Counter	10%*more for spec services
Waitress/Waiter - Average Service	15%*more for spec services
Waitress/Waiter - Good Service	20%
Waitress/Waiter - Bad Service	.25¢shows tip not forgotten.
Shoe Shine Services	.50¢*more for spec services
Taxi Driver/Limo Driver	15% (.25¢ per min)
Tour Guide	Average Tip: $1 to $5 per person. Exceptional Circumstances: If you’ve hired a tour guide for a private group, tip 10 to 15 percent for everyone. Things to Consider: If a tour-bus driver assists you with heavy luggage or souvenirs, you may want to tip him a few dollars as well and/or make positive recommendations/referrals, in writing if possible.
Valet/Parking Attendant	$2.00-$5.00 onetime, $25 for month

The Tipping Page Information on what is considered proper tipping etiquette in different situations such as skycaps, hair salons, casinos, cruises, restaurants, disc jockeys, hotels, etc