I'm from Europe and I still don't have a good grasp on tipping...

Example: we just ordered lunch for the entire team (7 plates), from a place 10 blocks away.

I say 15%. Restaurants 20%.

Goldman's nicer than I am. My general policy has been:

Delivery: 10%
Taxis: 15%
Restaurants: 18-20%

Delivery: 10%, though if it's raining or snowing or the guy just looks like he could use a break, I leave more.

Taxis: If I'm feeling nice, 10%, if I'm not, $1.00 (I am awful but honestly when have you ever had a really phenomenal cab driver?)

Restaurants: 20%, without exception.

Damn Libby! cold!

Delivery: I usually do like $4-5 unless its incredibly large or incredibly small

Taxis: always %25 (they need that buck twenty five WAY more than you do)

Restaurants: 15-20% depending on the service, or 10% if you're sitting at the counter

Haircut: %20 and a cool handshake to pass it off

Tattoo: %20-30% depending on how cool the tattoo is and how chill the artist is about it (also you want to be cool with them if you ever need a touch up or another one!)

Bars: $1 per drink unless its a hard to make drink, then $2.

Baristas: change from the coffee.

Seems like everyone has different opinions though, so unless you're being really stingy you should be fine :)

I tipped $5 for a $65 order (7 plates) from 10 blocks away and it was nice out, I can't figure out if I should be guilt tripped or if it was OK :)

Cemre,

I'd like to build upon what was said. Andrew brought up a good point in that it depends on the services. In Europe, couriers / parcel delivery men can rely very much on their tips from clients. (Addison Lee is a bit different story).

It should be noted, however, that in some countries it may be considered odd or a little offensive to leave very generous gratuity!

Generally, tip from 5-10% at a restaurant and if it's a delivery person from a restaurant, you can give them the 5-10% and it will be at their discretion to determine what portion they'll hand over to the restaurant!

Louie branched off your first post, but I thought it was relevant enough for here.

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How much do you tip when you pick up/take-out? I almost never tip, although sometimes I feel very compelled to leave change because I don't want it, but I feel that's ruder than leaving no tip.

Agree with most of above, esp cabs - strong supporter of big tips here (unless he / she is awful). These guys rent their cars, make very little dough and get squeezed on the credit card fees. Be nice, feel pretentious saying so, but at least 20% !!