At a coffee shop
Rounding up to the nearest
dollar on your coffee run is not
necessary but is a nice gesture,
especially if you’re a regular or
a barista has gone out of their
way to make your visit special.
“If they’ve really splashed out on
the latte art or given you a great
recommendation for walking
around the neighborhood, go
ahead and make it at least 20
percent,” says Emilio Baltodano,
founder of Eleva Coffee in
Brooklyn, New York.
apps, like Postmates, which uses
a cashless tipping system, give
you the option to add more gratu-
ity after your delivery arrives.
That said, a lot of drivers prefer
cold, hard, untaxable cash. A fair
amount is $3 to $5 per delivery,
says Julia Esteve Boyd, an eti-
quette consultant in Lausanne,
Switzerland. Stash an envelope
of bills near your front door so
you’re always ready when food
arrives. Raining or snowing? Con-
sider tipping a few extra dollars.
Bigger orders, like for an office
get-together or a family party,
will often include gratuity. Check
the receipt before you hand a
delivery person anything more.
At coat check
The general rule is $1 per coat and
$2 for a larger bag. Some venues
charge for checked items, but you
should still tip, says DiPietro. If
you’re stuck without cash, Graf
suggests you apologize to the coat
check person, then make up for
it the next time you’re there.
THE GRAY AREAS
For food delivery
Most delivery apps let you tip in
the app, so you can add your 15 to
20 percent that way, says Graf.
(Just remember that a delivery fee
is not the same as a tip.) And some
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