Tipping Etiquette Around The World

TIPPING ETIQUETTE AROUND THE WORLD U. K. SWITZERLAND In most parts of the country service charges are included, if not then a tip is excepted. Watch out for an "optional" charge, if you see this and accept it then a tip is not required. Additionally, tipping in a pub is not customary. Although most places include a 15% service charge, leaving an additional small tip in fancier places is also customary. It all depends on the service. If in doubt add a U. S. A. tip, or ask a friendly local. In the U.S., tipping people in the service industry is Restaurant servers, taxi drivers, hair stylists and hotel porters, all expect to receive a tip for a job well done. TURKEY TIP: 15% a given. At restaurants a 10% or more is appreciated. However, they only accept cash. Dollars, euros, in addition to lira are all accepted. TIP: 10 - 15% GERMANY CANADA Like the U.S., gratuity is not included unless you're with a large party. Therefore, tips are expected when eating out or being helped by someone in a service industry. Adding a tip onto the bill at any restaurant or bar is standard custom. Dollars are accepted, but euros are appreciated. CHINA The rule in China is no TIP: 15 - 20% TIP: 10% tipping whatsoever. If you can't help it, tip when being given exceptional or luxurious service. TIP: 10-15% ITALY Leaving a tip as close to 10% is custom, but no more, Interestingly, when taking a ride on the canal, tipping gondoliers isn't customary. When tipping, euros are much appreciated. TIP: 15 - 20% TIP: No tip JAPAN While 90% of the time Japan is a non-tipping society, certain services may appreciate a tip. Additionally, they prefer receiving yen. TIP: 10% FRANCE The locals in France usually tip up to 10% when dining out. That is additional to the standard TIP: No tip AUSTRALIA service charges you will typically see. Visitors, on the other hand, are not expected to tip;'unless service is excellent. Tipping was not the norm twenty years ago, SOUTH KOREA but now it is customary Tips are never expected of tourists, especially in to leave a tip for good service. TIP: 10% restaurants, Hotel porters will accept the usual $1 per bag MEXICO BRAZIL TIP: 10% - 15% No additional tips are expected in most cases. At restaurants a 10% service charge is typically added to the bill. Cash is preferred, and dollars are accepted. EGYPT however. In most places an additional 5-10% tip should be added on TIP: 10 - 15% TIP: No tip top of the tip that is already on the bill. Dollars are often TIP: No tip preferred to local INDIA currency. At more modest TIP: 5% - 10% establishments a few rupees will do. Double check that places don't include a 10% service charge before tipping. Dollars are not preferred. ARGENTINA In restaurants that do not tack on a service charge, a rounding up and adding a 10% tip is well appreciated. Dollars, however, are not recommended. Additionally, for a hotel porter 10 pesos will do. TIP: 15% TIP: 10% TIPPING IN THE UNITED STATES RESTAURANTS & BARS DAILY LIFE TRAVEL WAITER / WAITRESS: 15% of bill for adequate; 20% for SKYCAP AT AIRPORT: $1 per bag if you check-in curbside; $2 per bag if skycap takes bags to TAXI DRIVER: Varies depending on locality. Assume 15% will be enough; an extra $1 to $2 very good service; no less than 10% for poor service. for help with bags. check-in counter. SOMMELIER, OR WINE STEWARD: HOTEL DOORMAN: $1 per bag for help with luggage: $1 FOOD DELIVERY: 10% of the bill, at least $1 for bills up to $10. Should tip 15-20% for a difficult delivery. 15% of cost of the bottle. per person for hailing a cab. HOTEL BELLHOP: BARTENDER: 15-20% of the tab, with a minimum of 50 cents per soft drink, $1 per $1 per bag for bringing luggage. BARBER: 15-20%, minimum $1, for a haircut. For other services (shampoo, shave or manicure) tip $1 to $2 to HOTEL HOUSEKEEPER: alcoholic drink. $2 to $5 per night. COATROOM ATTENDANT: service provider. HOTEL CONCIERGE: $5 for getting you tickets or reservations ($10-plus if they're hard to get). No tip required when you ask for directions. $1 per coat. SPA SERVICE (E.G., MASSAGE): 15-20%. If service is provided by PARKING VALET OR GARAGE the owner, no tip is required. ATTENDANT: $2 to bring your car to you. STAFF AT COFFEE/FOOD RETAILERS WITH TIP JARS: Tips are optional. Sources: Conde Nast Traveler, Emily Post .com