Travel tips: Tipping

But here’s a brief guide to standard North American tipping guidelines.

• Waiters: 15% of total Bill before taxes 
• Captain: 5%, if diner writes tip on check- waiter gets it all, unless the diner specifies how the tip is split up.
• Headwaiter: $ 5.00 and up, in cash.
• Sommelier: 5-10% of the wine selection. ($2-3 dollars is a good tip)
• Bartender: 15% of check, $2.00 minimum.
• Hatcheck: 50 cents – $1.00 per couple
• Restroom attendant: $1.00 
• Doorman: to get a taxi $1.00, bad weather or rush hour $2.00.
• Other staff at a frequently visited restaurant should be tipped once or twice a year.
• Nightclubs – Headwaiter: $2 – $10 per person, the more you tip usually ensures better service.
• Limousine Service: 15% to driver, or $5.00, if tip is included in bill.
• Hotels: Valet, Room Service, Bartender -$10 ces depending on the quality of service. Bellman, Chambermaid – $1.00-$5.00 per day.