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 | AS YOU TRAVEL |  |
- tip a skycap or redcap $1 per bag
- tip a bellhop at least $1 per bag
- tip a concierge $5 for each extra service provided
- tip a housekeeper $1 to $2 per night per person for long stays
- tip room service 15% of the bill if gratuity isn't included
- tip cruise personnel 15% of the cost of the trip, spread among them
- tip poolside and beach servers $1 each
- tip a tour guide 10% to 15% of the cost of the tour
| DELIVERIES | |
- tip a grocery delivery person $1 per bag
- tip a pizza delivery person $1 per pizza
- tip a meal delivery person 15% of the bill
- tip a flower delivery person $2 to $5
- tip a furniture or appliance delivery person $5 to $20, depending on difficulty
- tip newspaper carriers a gift or money at the holiday season
| GOING OUT | |
- tip a restaurant server 15% to 20% of the pre-tax bill
- tip a restaurant steward 15% to 20% of the wine bill
- tip a bartender or cocktail waitress $1 per round for small groups
- tip a bartender or cocktail waitress 15% to 20% of the bill for large groups
- tip a cloak room attendant 50 cents to $1 per coat
- tip a restroom attendant only if a service provided (25 cents to $1)
- tip an usher 50 cents to $1 per party
- tip a casino dealer up to 10% of your winnings
| SERVICES | |
- tip hairstylists, barbers, and pet groomers 15% to 20% of the bill
- tip nail technicians 15% to 20% of the bill
- tip doormen $1 to $5, depending on the service
- tip a tow truck driver $3 to $10, depending on the service
- tip a grocery bagger $1-$2
- tip a mover $20 to $50 per person, depending on the difficulty of the job
| TRANSPORTATION | |
- tip cab drivers 15% of the fare, no less than 25 cents
- tip sleeping car attendant on a train $3 to $5 per day
- tip a parking attendant $1
- tip a limousine driver 20% of the bill
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Ramona Creel is Professional Organizer, NAPO Golden Circle Member, and the original founder of OnlineOrganizing. A former Social Worker, she has always enjoyed helping people find the resources and solutions they need to improve their lives. Ramona now travels the country as a full-time RVer, sharing her story of simplicity with everyone she meets. She leads by example -- having worked for more than 10 years as a Professional Organizer, and having radically downsized and simplified her own life as a full-time RVer. Ramona now considers herself a "Renaissance Woman" -- bringing all of her passions together into one satisfying career. As a "Virtual Organizer", she can create a customized organizing plan for your home or office. As a "Simplicity and Accountability Coach ", Ramona provides a proven program for making every area of your life a little bit easier -- perfect for those who want to make the time and space to focus on their true priorities. As a Professional Photographer, Ramona captures powerful images of places and people as she travels. And as a freelance writer and blogger, she shares organizing techniques, travel tips, and social commentary with others. You can see all these sides of Ramona -- read her articles, browse through her photographs, and even hire her to help get your life in order -- at www.RamonaCreel.com. You can also follow her on Twitter, check out her Facebook profile, and subscribe to her blog feeds.
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