Tipping Etiquette

• In a restaurant the general rule is to give 15-20% of the bill. I usually give 15% for good service and 20% for great service.
• When you have food delivered the tip should be more along the lines of 10-15% of the bill. Also, when having pizza delivered $2-5 is the usual range.
• A restroom attendant should be tipped any where from $0.50 to $3. Make sure to bring your purse with you to the restroom so you can tip. I have forgotten to do this a few times and have to run back to the table for money (insert face palm here).
• At the salon 15-20% of the total should be split among those who have provided a service for you.
• A service person who comes to your home, whether that be an exterminator or maintenance person, usually gets $10-15. If you have a weekly worker be sure to tip around the holidays. For example, $10-20 per lawn care worker. 
•  For a valet a $2-5 tip is best.
• When a doorman assists you beyond opening the door a tip is in order. If your luggage is carried $1-4 and if a cab is hailed $1-2.
• Housekeepers generally should be tipped $2-5 a day, depending on the quality of work, and a simple note should be left with the tip to indicate that housekeeping is the intended recipient. 
• A bellhop should receive $2 for the first bag and $1 for each additional bag.
• If a concierge gets standard tickets or reservations he or she should be tipped $5-10 and $15 for hard to get tickets or reservations. 
• Taxi drivers should be tipped 15-20% of the fare with a minimum of $1. They should also be tipped if they help with bags at the same rate as a bellhop. 

Sales tax should be disregarded when calculating tips. Also, be sure to look for a gratuity charge on the bill because there is no need to tip twice!