Canadians are not known for tipping well.  Especially my husband.

Im a generoust tipper--Ski hates it. Im always on him to leave more. I generally tip 30% at my salon because my styist helps me choose the style, talks me through the pain of putting my head on that wash station, chooses the best products to take home (I don't tip on the cost of the products), asks about my family and never EVER takes calls when she's working on me. When she does a perm (no more often than once a year if that) I tip her $30 on the $100 she charges. I require a special perm solution that costs more and she never charges the difference, plus I have a LOT of really fine hair and it takes a LONG time to roll it up.

I tip 15% at buffets. Less if they don't keep me refilled and plates cleared.

I never tip less than $2, ever. Delivery guy gets 20% if he's on time, the order is right, and they don't charge delivery charges. If they charge delivery and everything else is fine I do 15%. If they have to ask me for a pen to sign the charge slip they lose 5%.

Cabbies are my most flexible. I tip $2 on a $5 ride (yes, occasionally I have to take a taxi that short distance) But generally it's a base of 10% then add on for any additional stuff like not throwing me around as they weave in and out or stop short. Helping load bags in and out of the trunk gets him %20 right off.

I don't tip at Starbucks or other counter service places. Both my daughters work there and it really irks them.

I'd most like to tip the TTC drivers. But that isnt allowed. So I always say thank you.