How Much to Tip Just About Everyone

From waitstaff to personal care to home services, find out whether a gratuity is common — and how much to offer.

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Deciding how much to tip depends on what kind of service provider you’re working with and how well they do their job. But if you’re looking for a general rule for services in the U.S., 15% to 20% of the bill is a common guide, according to most etiquette experts we interviewed.