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| − | A '''tip''' is a small monetary reward given to someone for a service well- performed. Tips are commonly given to taxi-drivers, [[waiter]]s, [[waitress]]es, cloakroom attendants, etc. | + | A '''tip''' is a small monetary reward given to someone for a service well- performed. Tips are commonly given to taxi-drivers, [[waiter]]s, [[waitress]]es, cloakroom attendants, etc. For most services, a typical tip in the United States is 15-20% of the regular bill. |
A tip is also a piece of advice or information given free. | A tip is also a piece of advice or information given free. | ||
| − | In Britain, a rubbish dump is also sometimes called a tip.{{ | + | In Britain, a rubbish dump is also sometimes called a tip.<ref>[http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/tip British: a dump for refuse, as that from a mine; Informal. an untidy place, esp. a room. e.g. the place is an absolute tip.]</ref> |
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[[Category:Finance]] | [[Category:Finance]] | ||
[[Category:Dictionary]] | [[Category:Dictionary]] | ||
Latest revision as of 04:18, September 20, 2009
A tip is a small monetary reward given to someone for a service well- performed. Tips are commonly given to taxi-drivers, waiters, waitresses, cloakroom attendants, etc. For most services, a typical tip in the United States is 15-20% of the regular bill.
A tip is also a piece of advice or information given free.
In Britain, a rubbish dump is also sometimes called a tip.[1]