What is the tipping policy and currency/exchange rate for the United States?
The typical tipping policy for the United States is 15-20% of the cost of the item for cab drivers, limousine drivers, restaurant wait staff(may be 25% if you dine at a fine restaurant), and room service. For hotel staff, the tipping policy is as follows: parking valet – $5 when you leave your car and when you pick it up, doorman – $5 if he hails you a taxi, bellman – $5 per bag, chambermaid – $2 per day (can go up to $10 per day depending on the type of hotel you are staying at), concierge – tipping is not necessary however if the service has been especially valuable you may tip $5-$20, bartender – $1 per drink, and coat check attendant – $1 per item. If you go on a tour, it is custom to reward a good guide by tipping 10-20% of the cost of the ticket. The currency for the United States is the dollar, the symbol is $. The exchange rate (as of March 2011) is $1 = €0.719021 or $1 = £0.617155.
