At a time when experiences are just as valued as goods, learning how to tip in advance ensures many benefits. Not to mention that the rules to tipping, especially when you’re traveling around the globe, can be confusing. To remedy the confusion, and to ensure the best service possible, we compiled the ultimate guide for the days and nights out that you plan and for moments to ensure you receive some very special treatment:
- Tip the bartender when he serves up the first round to your group. It surely suggests that you’re willing to pay for special attention. This will come in handy when the bar is especially busy and want to make sure that you’re on his radar.
- Walking into a restaurant, and no tables available at the moment? Tip the hostess for special attention- and a table ASAP.
- Want that special corner table designated only for you every time you dine at that restaurant? Tip the maitre d’
- When traveling, tip the hotel concierge for special requests you may require and even their best kept secrets.
- When you have someone park your fancy motor sport, tip in advance so that the valet will take care of your car.
- Pre-tip a concierge for theater seats that are difficult to obtain. The amount you tip should be proportional to how difficult the seats are to get.
- Tip the housekeeper if you love the hotel’s fancy amenities. They will keep on coming…
- Tip the DJ to ensure your song requests always get played.
- Tipping in advance for a shuttle bus service can ensure that you’re actually picked up from the restaurant at the end of a night.
Tips you can skip till the end so they complete the service to the best of ability: Masseuse, Manicurist, Hair and makeup artists, Delivery Personnel, Drivers.
-GG
