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But do you have to tip everyone every time? Gottsman says no. Here's when you should actually be tipping — and how much.In most states, tipped workers — who are often servers, bartenders and other hospitality staff — earn a minimum wage significantly lower than theHere's how much to tip in various situations.These rules haven't changed much. Gottsman and other industry experts still recommend tipping 15% to 20% on your bill when you have a sit-down meal at a restaurant.
If you felt the service was subpar, it's still kind to leave a tip, but it's OK to listen to your gut, he says. You can stick to a dollar or two per bag for a shuttle driver or $2 if they're not handling your luggage, Gottsman says. Hand $2 to $3 to your bellhop for the first bag and another dollar or two for each additional bag. If the bellhop takes your bag to your room, she recommends a minimum $3 tip.
"There are some industries where you'll want to tip, but there's other industries that if you'd like to tip, by all means go ahead, but it's not necessary," she says.