Tipping in different countries of the world: what should a tourist know?

In each country the attitude to the tip is different. In some countries, you can offend employees if you try to leave them a little for tea. In most cases, tips are calculated based on the total amount of the order and depending on the level of services provided. Also it is necessary to pay attention to the general condition of the service industry, since if the salaries in it are extremely low, the tip can be the main source of earnings for waiters. However, in Japan, for example, always offer the highest level of service, so leaving it to tea there is considered unacceptable. Before you go on your next trip, read about how things are with the tip in the most popular among tourists countries.

Greece

In restaurants in this country it is expected that visitors will leave a tip, from five to ten percent. In some restaurants, your account is rounded, and if this is relevant for your case, then you do not need to leave a tip. Also you can see in your account payment for services, which is about 1 euro per person. Most often this money is taken for water and bread on your table.

India

Tipping in India can make you uncomfortable, since their amount depends on how much you have spent lunch. On average, you need to keep about seven percent of the total. However, many restaurants in New Delhi and Mumbai add to the account a service fee that is about 5-10 percent of the amount. In this case, you do not need to leave a tip.

Japan

In Japan, there is no need to give tea. The Japanese have very high standards of service, and the tip is considered rude here. So the next time you are in Japan, do not even think about a tip. If the waiter refuses your tip, do not be offended, because he only observes the measures of propriety.

China

In China, it is not customary to leave a tip, so if you go to a restaurant, you do not have to spend extra. However, given the ever increasing influx of tourists, the tip is increasingly left to tourist guides, drivers and hotel staff for the quality of services and as a token of appreciation.

Canada

In this country, the tip in restaurants and hotels is a common phenomenon. Like Americans, Canadians expect to receive 15 to 20 percent of the total amount of the order in case of high quality of service. The account is extremely rarely added service charges, so you can safely leave a tip.

United Kingdom

Usually in the UK they leave from 10 to 15 percent as a tip, but first of all you should look at your account. Most restaurants add to the bill for service charges, so you do not have to leave a tip there. If you really liked the service, you can add a little to this amount.

France

In most cases, in France, the tip is already included in the bill, so you need to check your check: it is possible that you have already been paid for service and you do not need to pay extra tips. If it is not specified in the invoice, it is usually accepted to leave about 10 percent of the order amount as a tip.

Mexico

Mexico is another country in which tipping can already be included in the bill. But even if they are not included, the size of the tip is not as large as that of a large neighbor - the US. Usually for drinks it is customary to leave 30-40 pesos (about two dollars), and in the restaurant the tip is 10 percent of the order amount.

Netherlands

If you go to the Netherlands, you should remember that the tip here is extremely small, so you can simply round off the account or leave five percent of the amount. Employees of this industry in this country receive fairly high salaries, so the tips are not mandatory here.

Australia

In this country, to all appearances, there was no consensus on the issue of tipping. Some people leave a tip, some do not, and no one will look at you with contempt, if you do not give for tea. So if you liked the level of service, you can always leave a tip at your own discretion.

Thailand

You do not need to leave tips in big cities such as Bangkok, however, unlike Japan, no one will consider rude if you leave a little for tea. Also, if you need help with luggage, you can tip the hotel or airport staff.

Turkey

Istanbul is a popular city among tourists. Please note that you can not leave a tip with a plastic card, so pay is in cash. In inexpensive establishments, it is not necessary to leave a tip, but if you are visiting a more luxurious establishment, it is assumed that the size of the tip will be from 10 to 15 percent of the total amount of the order.

Morocco

In Morocco, they like to bargain, especially when it comes to the city square in Marrakech. Street traders can often behave quite aggressively, but they can easily bring down the price, so if you want to test your negotiation skills, you can try to bargain with them. If we are talking about restaurants, then here you can give a small amount of tips directly to the waiter.

South Africa

In South Africa, it is customary to leave a tip, the size of which should be about 10-15 percent of the total amount of the order. It is also customary to give tea to hotel and airport employees, and in this case the amount of tips should be 5-10 rand.

Italy

This is another country where you do not have to leave a tip, but if you had a good time, your food was delicious, and the service was at a high level, then you can leave a couple of euros on the table as an expression of appreciation. As in the case of France, the bill can already indicate the amount of service, which is a tip.