Who do I tip?

🙅 When you don't have to tip

• The iPad screen at a counter where you just grabbed a bottle of water — skipping is fine.
• Self-serve coffee, frozen yogurt or grab-and-go — optional.
• Hotel front desk staff — a thank-you is enough.
• Anyone who already added a service charge — check the bill first.

🎄 Holiday building-staff tips

• Doorman: $25–$100 each
• Building super: $75–$200
• Porter / handyman: $20–$50
• Garage attendant: $20–$50
• Housekeeper / nanny: One week's pay
• Mail carrier: Gift under $20 (no cash)

💌 Wedding vendor envelope sheet (for hosts)

• Planner / coordinator: 10–20% of fee, or $200–$500 · End of the night
• DJ / band: $50–$150 per musician · After the last song
• Photographer / video: $50–$200 each · End of the night
• Hair & makeup: 15–25% · When they finish
• Officiant: $50–$100 (or donation) · After the ceremony
• Delivery / setup crew: $10–$20 each · At drop-off
• Servers & bartenders: $20–$50 each (if no service charge) · End of the night

🌍 Tipping abroad

• 🇯🇵 Japan: Don't tip — it can feel rude. Great service is expected.
• 🇪🇺 Europe: Round up or leave 5–10%. Service is often included.
• 🇲🇽 Mexico: 10–15% at restaurants, tip in pesos when you can.
• 🇬🇧 UK: 10–12.5% if no service charge on the bill.
• 🇨🇳 China: Usually no tipping, except tour guides.
• 🇦🇪 UAE: 10–15%; check for an included service fee.