ANXIOUS ABOUT HOW MUCH TO TIP?

You know that people depend on tips for their livelihoods, yet the who, when, where - and how much - of tipping too often remain a mystery. If you've ever wished the rules were spelled out in plain English, this book is for you.

TIP WITH CONFIDENCE AT RESTAURANTS AND HOTELS

Send the right message - to waiters and wine stewards, concierges and maids, golf caddies and tennis pros. Learn the standards of the industry. Use tipping as a tool when you need special attention.

DON'T BE A CHEAPSKATE - OR A SPENDTHRIFT

Navigate cruises, resorts, and casinos like a pro. Reward cruise directors, fitness instructors, and card dealers fairly. Know who's not expecting a tip.

TIP LIKE A NATIVE WHEN TRAVELING ABROAD

Pick up on tipping customs worldwide at a glance, know what to give the people you count on, from your cabbie in London to your tour guide in Indonesia . Avoid faux pas

PLUS

Pointers for tipping in transit. Real-life stories from tippers like you. Checklists, do's and don'ts. An easy-to-use chart for calculating tips. Web sites and other resources.