한국은 팁이 보편화되지 않은 반면에 미국은 그 어느 나라보다도 팁 주기가 보편화되어 있고 일상화된 곳입니다. 아래의 CNN Money의 팁 가이드를 숙지하시면 난감한 상황에 도움이 되실 것 같습니다.

 

얼마나 팁을 줘야 할까

 

어떤 상황에서 팁을 얼마나 줘야 하는지 10명에게 물어보면, 여러 가지 대답과 함께 "정답"에 대한 열띤 의견이 쏟아질 것입니다.

 

 

다음 논쟁을 시작하는 데 도움이 되도록, 다양한 서비스에 대한 일반적인 팁 관행을 간략히 정리한 가이드를 소개합니다. 이 가이드는 에밀리 포스트 연구소(Emily Post Institute)에서 제공한 것입니다. 피자 배달원에게 얼마나 팁을 줘야 하는지에 대해 강한 의견을 가진 분들은, 두 개의 다른 출처에서 제공한 주석 정보를 참고해 주세요.

 

(For a look at the real reasons we tip and whether tipping has anything to do with the quality of service we receive, click here.)

 

 

	RESTAURANTS/BARS Waiter/waitress: 15% of bill (excl. tax) for adequate service; 20% for very good service; no less than 10% for poor service Headwaiter/captain: often gets a cut of table server's tip; so tip your server extra to reward captain, or tip captain separately Sommelier, or wine steward: 15% of cost of the bottle Bartender: 15% to 20% of the tab, with a minimum of 50 cents per soft drink, $1 per alcoholic drink Coatroom attendant: $1 per coat Parking valet or garage attendant: $2 to bring your car to you Washroom attendant: 50 cents to $1

 

 

 

	DAILY LIFE Taxi driver: Varies depending on locality. Assume 15% will be enough; an extra $1 to $2 for help with bags. Food delivery person:* 10% of the bill (excl. tax), at least $1 for bills up to $10. Should tip 15%-20% for a difficult delivery. Grocery loader: Check with store policy if tips are accepted. If so, $1 for bringing bags to car; $1.50 to $3 if you have more than 3 bags. Barber: 15% to 20%, minimum $1, for a haircut. For other services (shampoo, shave or manicure) tip $1 to $2 to service provider. Hairdresser: 15% to 20%. (It is now acceptable to tip owner, unless he or she says otherwise.) Shampoo person: $2 Manicurist: 15% Spa service (e.g., massage): 15% to 20%. If service is provided by owner, no tip. Staff at coffee/food retailers with tip jars: No tip required. It's completely optional. Handyman: No tip Gas attendant: No tip * Mike Lynn, associate professor of consumer behavior at the Cornell Hotel School suggests tipping pizza delivery folk a minimum of $2 per pizza. His reasoning: Food delivery can be dangerous if delivering to crime-ridden neighborhoods or driving in bad weather, etc. The Web site www.tipthepizzaguy.com suggests the following: 15% for normal service, with a $2 minimum; 20% for excellent service; 10% or less for poor service; at least 10% for orders of $50 or more. Don't assume a delivery charge, if there is one, goes to the pizza deliverer. Ask the person who takes your order.

 

 

	TRAVEL Skycap at airport: $1 per bag if you check-in curbside; $2 per bag if skycap takes bags to check-in counter. Hotel doorman: $1 per bag for help with luggage; $1 per person for hailing a cab Hotel bellhop: $1 per bag for bringing luggage to your room (but a $2 minimum if you have just one bag) Hotel housekeeper: $2 to $5* per night Hotel concierge: $5 for getting you tickets or reservations ($10-plus if they're hard to get). No tip required when you ask for directions. Cruise: Varies. Ask cruise line about customary gratuities.

Source: Emily Post Institute