Reply #40: Normally 20% for restaurant service and hairdresser, but not [View All]

[Ineeda]

takeout, and sometimes the tip jar. But an anecdote: My sister was visiting and we budgeted for a special treat at a moderately upscale restaurant -- about $50 total for lunch. That restaurant was unexpectedly closed for renovation or something, so we settled on another one. We had a delicious meal and the service was impeccable -- attentive but not intrusive. And the bill was $20. So when we handed the server the little padded folder with the payment, we told him, "We're having a great day and hope yours is great, too," and practically ran out of the place. We paid with the $50 we'd intended to spend. Even if it's only once in your life, try this. It'll make you feel fabulous.