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When did tipping become such a minefield? Who do you tip, how much, how often? We are going to sort it all out for you. We are giving you just the tips and will tell you how much to tip pizza delivery and everyone else. It seems that everywhere you go, no matter what you do, there is someone you need to tip. And tip well. A decade ago for instance, 10 percent was an acceptable tip — 15 percent if the service was impeccable. Now, anything less than 15 percent is considered inappropriate. For good service, 20 percent is the norm. In more expensive restaurants, patrons are sometimes expected to tip up to 25 percent on the total amount of their bill (taxes included). Sometimes you expect it. If you are out to dinner, you know you are expected to tip the server. But there are a lot of other situations where you might not be so sure. We will explain what you should tip in both kinds of situations. Food Tipping around food probably causes the most consternation for people simply because there are so many scena