Question 1

How much should I tip at a restaurant?

Accepted Answer

In the US, 15–20% of the pre-tax bill is standard for sit-down restaurants. For excellent service, 20–25% is common. In the UK, 10–12.5% is typical, and in many European countries a small rounding-up (5–10%) is appreciated but not expected.

Question 2

Should I tip on the total bill or before tax?

Accepted Answer

Etiquette experts recommend tipping on the pre-tax subtotal since tax goes to the government, not the server. However, tipping on the full total is common and perfectly acceptable — servers won't mind the extra.

Question 3

How much do you tip for delivery?

Accepted Answer

For food delivery, 15–20% is standard in the US ($5 minimum is a good rule of thumb). For large or heavy orders, bad weather, or long distances, consider tipping more. The delivery person typically receives 100% of the tip.

Question 4

How much to tip at a hair salon or barber?

Accepted Answer

15–20% of the service total is standard for haircuts and styling. For complex services (color, highlights, extensions), 20–25% is common. Tip each person who worked on your hair separately if multiple stylists were involved.

Question 5

Is it rude not to tip?

Accepted Answer

In the US and Canada, not tipping for table service is considered rude — servers rely on tips as a significant part of their income. In most of Europe, Asia, and Australia, tipping is appreciated but not mandatory. In Japan, tipping can actually be considered impolite.

Question 6

How do I split a tip among friends?

Accepted Answer

Use the "Split between" option in the calculator above. It divides the total (bill + tip) equally among the number of people. Each person pays the same share of both the bill and the gratuity.

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