Wait Staff – 20% Of The Total Bill
While people will sometimes say 15% is the standard tip to give your waiter, the national average is actually 19%. And in cities where the cost of living is considered higher, 20% is the norm. This is because your tips are the bulk of what your server will earn, as the federal government sets the standard minimum wage for servers at a paltry $2.13 per hour.
If you are supremely unhappy with your server and are tempted to write something sassy on your receipt instead of a tip, consider talking to management before denying someone their salary. Basically, if you think people deserve to be paid for doing work, you should always tip – even a grumpy server – at least 15%.
Coat Check – $1 Per Coat
