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Old Dec 12, 2009, 5:30 pm
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Which countries around the World generally do not have tipping?
And how it affects the dining service?
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Old Dec 12, 2009, 8:20 pm
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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.
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Old Dec 12, 2009, 11:08 pm
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In HK the service charge is usually added to your final bill so you are not expected to tip.
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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.
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No tipping in Japan.
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No tipping in Korea.
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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.
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Old Dec 13, 2009, 10:12 pm
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Its not a requirement to tip in Australia. Tipping is only used to reward exceptional service.

Doesnt seem to impact the experience.
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Old Dec 14, 2009, 8:18 am
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Most consistently worst service in the world (or at least that I have experienced) is in Amsterdam. "Service" included.
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Old Dec 14, 2009, 12:53 pm
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And how it affects the dining service?
it doesnt.
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Old Dec 14, 2009, 1:10 pm
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it doesnt.
You must be kidding.
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Old Dec 16, 2009, 5:18 pm
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How about Alaska? With no sales tax, tipping feels less painful to the consumer. What fraction of the non-US restaurant bills are tax?
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Old Dec 16, 2009, 5:22 pm
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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.
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Old Dec 16, 2009, 5:38 pm
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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..
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Old Dec 19, 2009, 2:55 pm
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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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