Originally Posted by
Beven12S
I'm with you on this pinniped. I research the country and determine whether to tip and, if so, the appropriate amount. Regardless of what others on this board think, cultural norms and usual and customary are important, regardless if you're in your home country or not.
I agree too, although it's annoying when publications oriented toward tourists encourage overtipping or try to say that excessive amounts are usual and customary. I tend to ignore the tourist board (or "tips for visitors" that are now appearing on some hotel websites) and follow what locals do. Fortunately in most places I visit, there are people I can ask.