Recently, when I flew to visit family for the holidays, I used curbside check-in at the airport for the first time. The Skycap took my bags and then politely waited. It took me a few seconds to remember he wanted a tip… and then a few seconds more to realize I didn’t know what sort of tip was customary.

That of course got me thinking… then researching… and now we have this list below: The AnyNumberOfThings Tipping Guide. Think of it as a list of tips for giving tips.

I’ve tried to be as comprehensive as possible and include every situation you might ever encounter in modern life.

Common Tips

Waiter/Waitress-
I’d argue that 20% is the new standard. But if you’re old fashioned, then the old rules apply: 15% for adequate service; 20% for very good service; no less than 10% for poor service.

Taxi-
In most cities in the US, tipping is not mandatory. But that’s just the law. Of course you should tip. A minimum of $1-$2 for a short tip of only a few minutes, or a cross-town/few blocks trip. 15-20% for longer trips or driving to an especially congested or busy area of town. (more…)