Foreign Tipping Guide by Country & Region
#526
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Currently in Vienna and many of the waiters are mentioning that tip isn't included into the receipts they give me. Not sure if this is the case so I've been giving 10% tips.
#527
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"Tip" as such isn't included in Austria, or most European countries. Service fee, however, is included in the menu prices. Rounding up a bill is polite, and also convenient for the guest and waiter, with no need to handle small change.
Except for some Asian countries, where everything over the bill price is refused, there is of course nothing illegal to be more generous when rounding up, if you have been very happy with the service provided
Except for some Asian countries, where everything over the bill price is refused, there is of course nothing illegal to be more generous when rounding up, if you have been very happy with the service provided
#528
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"Tip" as such isn't included in Austria, or most European countries. Service fee, however, is included in the menu prices. Rounding up a bill is polite, and also convenient for the guest and waiter, with no need to handle small change.
Except for some Asian countries, where everything over the bill price is refused, there is of course nothing illegal to be more generous when rounding up, if you have been very happy with the service provided
Except for some Asian countries, where everything over the bill price is refused, there is of course nothing illegal to be more generous when rounding up, if you have been very happy with the service provided
#530
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I've participated in the thread quite a lot and have tried to take the local perspective - i.e. fit in with what's culturally appropriate among the local population.
#531
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Recent commentary on tipping cultures, perceptions, expectations from tipping, etc. have all been removed. Again, this thread is to help travelers understand the LOCAL tipping customs (if any). Thanks. /Moderator
#533
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This thread over Asia Forum may give you some pointers: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/asia/1021710-bhutan.html
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Haven't searched the Asia forum myself, my advice is to watch the locals, and comply to local habits. The Bhutan currency Ngultrum is pegged to the Indian Rupee. Theoretically, the Ngultrum is divided in 100 Chertums, but there is no need for bills/coins smaller than 1 Ngultrum (smallest bill is 1) is worth only about $0.02 USD or equalling 79 BTN to 1 USD.
Visiting Thimphu some 20 years ago, I found locals non-tipping, but things may have changed in that time
Visiting Thimphu some 20 years ago, I found locals non-tipping, but things may have changed in that time
#535
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Apologies if this is the wrong thread to ask in, but is tipping expected in lounges? I'm flying EY business class WAS to AUH and will be using the lounges in both places. In AUH I'll probably take advantage of the shave and massage. Should I tip for good service on these?
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#537
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Tipping not common nor expected in any other situations in my experience/observation.
#540
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So maybe not worth adding IMHO.