Tipping Or Tripping!

Are you tipping or totally tripping?

This is believed to be the master list of things you SHOULD and SHOULD NOT be tipping for in 2024 – do you agree?

Tippin’ (Things You Should Tip For):

1. Movers – Physical labor, often long hours.
2. Waitstaff – Servers rely on tips as part of their wage.
3. Hair Stylists/Barbers – Skill and time put into personal grooming.
4. Tattoo Artists – Creative work that requires expertise.
5. Bartenders – Mixing drinks and managing bar service.
6. Hotel Housekeeping – Hard work behind the scenes.
7. Food Delivery Drivers – Gas, time, and ensuring your food arrives warm.
8. Valet Parking Attendants – Handling your vehicle with care.
9. Ride-Share Drivers – Often personal vehicles and longer hours.
10. Personal Trainers – Expertise and personalized attention.
11. Dog Groomers – Handling pets, often with difficult tasks.
12. Tour Guides – Providing knowledge and enhancing your experience.
13. Massage Therapists – Physical work and healing benefits.
14. Caterers/Private Chefs – Specialized service for events.
15. Concierge Services – Going out of their way to meet special requests.
16. Casino Dealers – Service and entertainment combined.
17. Nail Technicians – Care and creativity in a detailed job.
18. Furniture Delivery – Large, heavy items, often needing assembly.
19. Roadside Assistance Workers – Helping out in stressful situations.
20. Pet Sitters/Dog Walkers – Looking after pets while you’re away.

Trippin’ (Things You Shouldn’t Tip For):

1. Doctors/Nurses – Medical professionals don’t accept tips.
2. Flight Attendants – Airline workers have a strict no-tip policy.
3. Retail Store Employees – Tipping isn’t customary for purchases.
4. Fast Food Workers – Generally not part of tipping culture.
5. Public Transit Drivers – Buses, trains, etc., are typically non-tipped.
6. Grocery Store Cashiers – Part of regular store service.
7. Mechanics – The cost of labor is built into your bill.
8. Bank Tellers – Financial services aren’t part of tipping culture.
9. Teachers – Professionals providing a service, but tipping isn’t appropriate.
10. Police/Firefighters – Public servants do not accept tips.
11. Postal Workers – Governed by rules that prevent accepting tips.
12. Flight Instructors – Professional training services.
13. Accountants/Financial Advisors – Professional services.
14. Plumbers/Electricians – Labor charges are already substantial.
15. Real Estate Agents – Paid through commissions.
16. Pharmacists – Medical professionals.
17. Librarians – Public servants offering community services.
18. IT Support – Tips aren’t customary.
19. Couriers (FedEx/UPS) – Delivery services built into cost.
20. Hotel Front Desk Staff – Typically not expected in this role.