Tipping Guides — Everything You Need to Know

Our guides cover everything from restaurant tipping etiquette to navigating automatic gratuity. Each guide gives you honest, practical advice — no guilt trips, just the truth about tipping.

• How Much to Tip at Restaurants in 2026

  A straightforward guide to restaurant tipping — how much to leave for sit-down, counter service, fine dining, takeout, and everything in between.

• Tipping Etiquette in the USA — A Complete Guide

  Who you should tip, how much, and when it's actually optional. An honest guide to American tipping culture without the guilt trips.

• Automatic Gratuity Explained — What You Need to Know

  What automatic gratuity is, when restaurants add it, whether you're legally required to pay it, and how to avoid accidentally double-tipping.

• How Much to Tip for Delivery — DoorDash, Uber Eats, Pizza & More

  What delivery drivers actually earn, how tips affect their pay, and how much you should tip for DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub, pizza, and grocery delivery.

• Tipping at Bars and Coffee Shops — What's Actually Expected

  Bartender and barista tipping norms, decoded. When to tip per drink, when to tip on a tab, and when it's okay to skip the tip jar entirely.

• Tipping at Hair Salons and Spas — How Much Is Right?

  A straightforward guide to tipping hairdressers, stylists, colorists, spa therapists, and nail techs. Know the real expectations before your next appointment.

• Hotel Tipping Guide — Housekeeping, Bellhops, Concierge & More

  Know exactly who to tip at a hotel, how much, and when. Covers housekeeping, bellhops, concierge, valet, room service, and the difference between resort fees and actual tips.

• Tipping for Taxi, Uber, and Lyft — The Real Expectations

  How much to tip taxi drivers, Uber and Lyft drivers, and airport car services. Honest advice on what drivers actually expect and how in-app tipping works.

• Should You Tip on Takeout? The Honest Answer

  The straight truth about tipping on takeout, curbside pickup, counter service, and fast food. When it makes sense, when it doesn't, and why those tablet tip screens are everywhere.

• The History of Tipping in America — How We Got Here

  How tipping went from a European aristocratic custom to an entrenched part of American dining. The real history behind tip credits, the $2.13 minimum wage, and why change is so hard.

• Tipping Culture Around the World — A Country-by-Country Guide

  A practical guide to tipping customs across the globe. Learn where tipping is expected, where it's offensive, and how to avoid tourist traps while traveling.

• When Not to Tip — Where Tipping Isn't Expected

  Not every transaction requires a tip. Learn when tipping is genuinely optional, when gratuity is already included, and how to handle the pressure of tip screens.

• How to Calculate a Tip in Your Head — Quick Mental Math Tricks

  Simple mental math tricks to calculate 15%, 18%, 20%, and 25% tips without pulling out your phone. Move the decimal, double it, and you're done.

• Should You Tip on the Pre-Tax or Post-Tax Amount?

  The pre-tax vs. post-tax tipping debate, settled. Learn what etiquette experts say, how much it actually matters, and why restaurants want you to tip on the higher number.

• Splitting the Bill and Tip — How to Handle Group Dining

  How to split restaurant bills fairly in groups, handle auto-gratuity, use splitting apps, and navigate the awkward moments that come with group dining.

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