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Because there are no set guidelines when tipping, this can often create anxiety among vacationers and travellers. Of course, one of the biggest factors in determining how much to tip in is the quality of service. The tipping guidelines below are for good service. Any time you receive outstanding service, add a little more.

Cab Drivers

If your cab fare is less than $8, give the cabbie the change, and add $1. If the fare is $6.50, give the cabbie the 50 cents and $1 for the tip. If the fare is over $8, give the cabbie the change and $2.

Porters and Redcaps

Tipping $1 per bag is acceptable.

Bellmen

When a bellhop meets you at your car with a rolling cart, and then handles all of your bags, $5 is about right for a tip. Of course, the more bags you carry yourself, the less you should tip.

Hotel Maid Service

Upon checking out, leave from between $2 to $4 for each day you stayed. If You left it pretty messy, then add a little bit more.

Valet Parking

Tipping $2 is about right, when the valet shows some hustle and is courteous. If service is just ok, then $1 will do. Valets pool all their tips, so each individual, both arriving and leaving, will be taken care of.

Waiters

Whether at a full service restaurant, or ordering from room service, the standard gratuity should be at least 15% of the total tab before sales tax. If at a buffet or brunch, leave $2 per person for those who bring you drinks and bus your table.

Cocktail Waiters and Bartenders

Tip by each round. For two people, tip $1 for each round. If more than two people, tip $2 per round. If it is a larger group, use your judgment. If the drinks are complicated, with many different cocktail orders, then tip more. If it is a round of beers, then a smaller tip is acceptable.

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