Never know how much to tip when you go out to eat, get your hair done, or order delivery? Well, you\u2019re not alone. Tipping is subjective, and not only does service play a part in how we tip, but our moods also control how much money we might shell out at any given moment.<\/p>\n
To help you out, we\u2019re sharing the general rule of thumb for tipping different types of services below.<\/p>\n
Hair salons<\/strong> Nail and waxing services<\/strong> Massages<\/strong> Bartender<\/strong> Server<\/strong>
\nGetting your locks done is expensive, but it’s customary to give anywhere between 15% to 20% as a tip<\/a>. It\u2019s also always nice to tip when you get your hair washed by an assistant \u2013 usually $3 or $4 will do.<\/p>\n
\nThe norm for nail and waxing services<\/a> is 15% to 20%. If you had a manicure and pedicure done by separate technicians, then it\u2019s customary to tip both. However, the unspoken tipping rule is that the higher tip goes to the technician who performed the pedicure.<\/p>\n
\nJust like hair and nail salons, massage therapists should be tipped anywhere between 15% to 20% and usually closer to the latter since it\u2019s a luxury service. The better the tip, the more likely your next massage will be just as good or even better.<\/p>\n
\nGenerally, 15% is a perfect tip, but most people follow the $2 rule \u2013 for every drink ordered, tip the bartender $2.<\/p>\n
\nWhile 15% to 20% is the sweet spot, it\u2019s important to also acknowledge how much time you stay at the restaurant and how attentive the service was. If you stay\u00a0an hour after your meal to catch up with friends, you\u2019ll want to tip the server an extra 10% to 15% as they\u2019re likely missing out on the opportunity to fill your seats and make more tips. You should also keep in mind how attentive they were \u2013 if you had your server running back and forth for extra condiments every five minutes, it\u2019s polite to give a little extra cash.<\/p>\n