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best Dec 12, 2009 5:30 pm

Which countries around the World generally do not have tipping?
 
And how it affects the dining service?

skchin Dec 12, 2009 8:20 pm

In Moscow and St. Petersburg, you are expected to tip. But if you travel to south and far east of the country, you don't.

Rejuvenated Dec 12, 2009 11:08 pm

In HK the service charge is usually added to your final bill so you are not expected to tip.

1P Dec 13, 2009 2:36 am

In France, no tipping in restaurants required ─ everything's included (service compris). Tipping in bars optional but recommended if you sit outside. Tipping in taxis recommended.

LizzyDragon84 Dec 13, 2009 7:26 am

No tipping in Japan.

skchin Dec 13, 2009 7:34 pm

No tipping in Korea.

meester69 Dec 13, 2009 9:32 pm

Not much tipping in SE Asia. Luxury hotels will add on a service charge, but it's pure profiteering, it has nothing to do with the quality of the service you receive.

qf_1020 Dec 13, 2009 10:12 pm

Its not a requirement to tip in Australia. Tipping is only used to reward exceptional service.

Doesnt seem to impact the experience.

ILuvParis Dec 14, 2009 8:18 am

Most consistently worst service in the world (or at least that I have experienced) is in Amsterdam. "Service" included.

deniah Dec 14, 2009 12:53 pm


Originally Posted by best (Post 12974673)
And how it affects the dining service?

it doesnt.

ILuvParis Dec 14, 2009 1:10 pm


Originally Posted by deniah (Post 12984502)
it doesnt.

You must be kidding.

Long Zhiren Dec 16, 2009 5:18 pm

How about Alaska? With no sales tax, tipping feels less painful to the consumer. What fraction of the non-US restaurant bills are tax?

Tiki Dec 16, 2009 5:22 pm


Originally Posted by qf_1020 (Post 12980755)
Its not a requirement to tip in Australia. Tipping is only used to reward exceptional service.

Doesnt seem to impact the experience.

Agreed. Though some restaurants have a Tip section appear on the credit card bill just like American restaurants. The service is fine, if they get complained about, they won't keep their jobs long.

Ichinensei Dec 16, 2009 5:38 pm

No tipping in Japan and the service is much much better than in tipping nations.

Also, you dont have to tip in Malaysia, Korea and Singapore as well. Most Asian countries..

4Health Dec 19, 2009 2:55 pm

Tipping isn't required outside of the large cities in China, but it is appreciated. In Beijing/Shanghai, the more expensive restaurants will often include a service charge, but cheaper ones that are more frequented by locals don't.


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