Tipping

Let FindaLink.net help take the mystery out of tipping etiquette. This brief guide covers most tipping opportunities. If you find yourself in a situation not covered, please use our feedback page to get your questions answered. You may also post your question at our Tipping Etiquette Discussion Forums.
Remember that tipping is discretionary. If you don't think tipping is necessary in a particular circumstance, then don't tip. This is a guide for people who are planning to tip and want to know the appropriate amount. If you think tipping in general is stupid, then don't tip. But don't complain that the minimum wage is too low. Don't complain that the only new jobs being created are low income. And don't send me an email rant about tipping. I won't even respond. See also: email etiquette.
Have mercy!
Have you had a hard day traveling or at work? Do you feel a little grumpy? Were you sharp with someone?
Well, guess what! People in service industries don't always have great days either. Show them a little mercy and assume the best about them. Maybe your waiter is a little absent-minded because his mother is sick in the hospital.
Instead of skipping the tip, talk to the manager about poor service.
Charge -to impose or ask as a price or fee
Money - any circulating medium of exchange, including coins, paper money, and demand deposits.
Service -an act of helpful activity; help; aid: to do someone a service
Appropriate -suitable or fitting for a particular purpose, person, occasion
Begging -to ask for as a gift, as charity, or as a favor
Optional -left to one's choice; not required or mandatory
Necessary - being essential, indispensable, or requisite
Income - something that comes in as an addition or increase, esp. by chance.
Tip - is an amount of payment to certain service sector workers which is in addition to the
swing/tip the balance - to make something more likely to happen,
tip your hand - to let other people know what you are planning to do
tip the scales - to weigh a certain amount
just the tip of the iceberg - a small part of something much larger.
tip the scales at something - to be measured as being a particular weight.
tip off someone - to give information to someone
Be of service - To be ready to help or be useful.
Surcharge - An additional sum added to the usual amount or cost
How much are you suppose to tip different people?
Is tipping common in your country?
Why is it important to leave tips?
Can you think of jobs where tipping is an important part of the salary?
When are some times you shouldn't leave a tip?
When was the last time you left a tip for someone?
How much do you usually leave for a tip?
Would you leave a tip even if you thought the waiter or waitress didn't seem to work for it?
Can you think of some places where tipping is required, not necessary or optional?
Do you depend on tips for your income?
What is the largest tip you have ever left?
What is the largest tip you have ever received?
Do you feel uncomfortable leaving tips? Why?
Is Tipping a good thing or is it begging?
Should you tip a personal trainer?
What services do you give to a taxi driver?
Do you leave a tip even if the tip is awful?
Do you tip service people during the holidays? How much is appropriate?
How much do you tip a cab driver when they drive you to the airport?
How much do you pay for a hair cut & how much tip do you give?