Practice Tipping Scenarios

You had a $35 lunch at a casual restaurant. The server was attentive, refilled your drink twice, and brought your food quickly. The service was good overall.

You ordered a $5 latte at a coffee shop. You ordered at the counter, and they called your name when it was ready. You picked it up yourself.

You ordered $40 of pizza for delivery. It's raining heavily outside, and the driver had to walk up 3 flights of stairs to your apartment. They were friendly and the food arrived hot.

You ate at a buffet where you got your own food. The server only brought drinks, cleared plates, and occasionally checked on you. Your bill was $25.

You got a $80 haircut from a stylist and a $40 color treatment from a colorist at the same salon. Both were friendly and did excellent work.

You stayed at a hotel for 3 nights. Housekeeping cleaned your room daily, made the bed, and replaced towels. You're checking out in the morning.

Your Uber ride cost $12 for a 10-minute trip. The driver was polite, the car was clean, and they helped you with your bags.

You bought a $12 burrito from a food truck. You ordered at the window and they handed it to you. Service was fast and friendly.

Your taxi ride from the airport to your hotel cost $45. The driver helped load 2 suitcases and a carry-on, and gave you tips about the city.

You're celebrating with 10 friends at a restaurant. The bill is $320 total. You notice an 18% gratuity was automatically added to the bill for parties of 8+.

Your $50 dinner had several issues: the server forgot your drink order, food came out cold, they were inattentive, and you had to ask for the check twice. However, the food quality was good.

You used valet parking at a fancy restaurant. The valet was professional and brought your car quickly when you were ready to leave. There was no parking fee.

The hotel bellhop helped you with 3 large suitcases and 2 carry-ons from the lobby to your room on the 8th floor. They were friendly and gave you a tour of the room features.

You ordered $60 of takeout from a local restaurant. You called it in, drove to pick it up, and the host handed you the bag at the counter. The order was correct and packaged well.

You got a 60-minute massage that cost $90 at a spa. The therapist was professional, adjusted pressure when asked, and the experience was excellent.

You ordered $150 of groceries through Instacart. The shopper had to shop for 40 items, communicated about substitutions, and carried heavy items including water and milk up to your 2nd floor apartment.

You ordered a $9 beer at a bar. The bartender opened the bottle and handed it to you. Quick and simple service.

Your meal would have cost $60, but you used a 50% off coupon so you only paid $30. The service was good - attentive server who refilled drinks and checked on you regularly.

You got a $25 car wash. After the automatic wash, attendants hand-dried your car, cleaned the wheels, and detailed the door jambs. There were 2-3 people working on your car.

The hotel concierge spent 20 minutes helping you get hard-to-get restaurant reservations at a popular spot, provided directions, and gave recommendations for activities. They made several phone calls on your behalf.

You took your dog to get groomed - bath, haircut, and nail trim. The service cost $65 and took 2 hours. Your dog came back looking great and the groomer handled your energetic pet very patiently.

You had flowers delivered to a friend's house. The delivery charge was $10 on top of your $50 flower arrangement. The driver was on time and the flowers arrived in perfect condition.

Two delivery workers brought a new couch to your 3rd floor apartment, carried it up the stairs, assembled it, and took away the packaging. The delivery was "free" with purchase. It took them 45 minutes.

Your car broke down and you called a tow truck. The driver arrived in 30 minutes, was professional, safely loaded your car, and towed it 15 miles to a repair shop. The service cost $100.

You requested wheelchair assistance at the airport. An attendant pushed you from check-in through security to your gate, helped with your carry-on bag, and stayed until boarding started.

A team of 3 movers helped you move to a new apartment in the same city. They worked for 6 hours, carefully packed fragile items, and handled heavy furniture. The moving company charged $800. No damage occurred.

You checked your coat at a fancy theater. When you returned after the show, the attendant quickly found your coat and helped you put it on.

You ordered $40 of room service at a hotel. The server brought the food to your room on a cart, set up the table, and explained each dish. There was a $5 delivery charge and 18% service charge already added to the bill.

You had your first session with a personal trainer at a gym. The 1-hour session cost $60. The trainer was attentive, created a custom workout plan, and demonstrated proper form for all exercises.

You got a manicure ($25) and pedicure ($35) at a nail salon. One technician did both services and was friendly, careful, and skilled. The service took 90 minutes total.

You hired a dog walker to walk your dog for 30 minutes. They charge $20 per walk. Your dog came back happy and exercised, and the walker sent you a photo during the walk.

At an upscale restaurant, the sommelier spent 10 minutes helping you select wine, explained the tasting notes, and poured throughout your meal. You ordered a $60 bottle. Your food bill was $120 with server tip included.

You parked in a garage where an attendant parks your car for you. When you returned, they retrieved it quickly. You already paid $25 for parking.

You got a medium-sized tattoo that took 3 hours. The artist charged $400. They were professional, the shop was clean, they took breaks when you needed, and the final result is exactly what you wanted.

You took a free hotel shuttle from the airport to your hotel. The driver was friendly, helped load your luggage, and provided local area information during the 15-minute ride.

Two workers delivered and installed a new dishwasher. They removed the old one, installed the new one, tested it, and hauled away the old unit. It took 90 minutes. Installation was included in purchase price.

You ordered a complicated custom drink at a coffee shop - almond milk latte with 3 pumps sugar-free vanilla, extra hot, with cold foam. It cost $7. The barista made it perfectly and was friendly about the special request.

Your mechanic fixed your car - $850 for parts and labor. They finished ahead of schedule, found an additional issue and fixed it at no extra charge, and thoroughly explained everything. The work is excellent.

In a major city, an unofficial attendant gestured you into a parallel parking spot on the street and guided you. They didn't touch your car or provide official service.

A catering company delivered food for your office party of 30 people. Two workers brought the food, set up the buffet, provided serving utensils, and returned later to clean up. The catering cost $600.

You won $500 playing blackjack at a casino. The dealer was friendly, professional, and dealt cards for your 2-hour session. You're cashing out now.

You picked up 5 garments from the dry cleaner. The total cost was $35. The attendant was friendly and your clothes were ready on time and looked great.

At the grocery store, a bagger loaded your 8 heavy bags into your cart and then offered to help carry them to your car in the parking lot. They loaded all bags into your trunk.

You took a 2-hour free walking tour of a historic district. The guide was knowledgeable, entertaining, and answered many questions. At the end, they mentioned they work for tips only.

A contractor repaired your leaky roof for $2,000. They arrived on time, completed work in 2 days as promised, cleaned up thoroughly, and warranty their work. The price included all labor and materials.

At the airport, you got your shoes shined while waiting for your flight. The service cost $7 and took about 10 minutes. Your shoes look great.

You hired a cleaning service for a one-time deep clean of your house. Two cleaners worked for 5 hours and charged $300. They did an excellent job - every room sparkles.

An officiant performed your wedding ceremony. You paid their $400 fee. They met with you twice beforehand, personalized the ceremony, and delivered a beautiful, meaningful service.

You stayed at an Airbnb for 5 nights. The host provided snacks, gave local recommendations, fixed a minor issue immediately, and left you a welcome gift. The stay cost $600 total.

You had your car fully detailed inside and out - wash, wax, interior vacuum, leather treatment, and window cleaning. The service cost $150 and took 3 hours. Your car looks brand new.