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.)
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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Source: Emily Post Institute