Go Back  FlyerTalk Forums > Travel&Dining > DiningBuzz
Reload this Page >

Which countries around the World generally do not have tipping?

Register
Community
Wiki Posts
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory

Which countries around the World generally do not have tipping?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Dec 12, 2009 | 5:30 pm
  #1  
best
Original Poster
10 Countries Visited20 Countries Visited30 Countries Visited20 Years on Site
 
Join Date: Mar 2000
Posts: 5,658
Which countries around the World generally do not have tipping?
And how it affects the dining service?
best is offline  
Reply
Old Dec 12, 2009 | 8:20 pm
  #2  
skchin
40 Countries Visited
2M
All eyes on you!
20 Years on Site
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Programs: Skyteam
Posts: 5,776
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.
skchin is offline  
Reply
Old Dec 12, 2009 | 11:08 pm
  #3  
Rejuvenated
FlyerTalk Evangelist
 
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 13,143
In HK the service charge is usually added to your final bill so you are not expected to tip.
Rejuvenated is offline  
Reply
Old Dec 13, 2009 | 2:36 am
  #4  
1P
All eyes on you!
25 Years on Site
 
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: LAX and LHR. UA lifetime Gold 1.9MM 1K , DL Gold Medallion, HHonors Gold, Marriott Gold, Avis President's Club
Posts: 3,651
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.
1P is offline  
Reply
Old Dec 13, 2009 | 7:26 am
  #5  
LizzyDragon84
15 Years on Site
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: MCO
Posts: 867
No tipping in Japan.
LizzyDragon84 is offline  
Reply
Old Dec 13, 2009 | 7:34 pm
  #6  
skchin
40 Countries Visited
2M
All eyes on you!
20 Years on Site
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Programs: Skyteam
Posts: 5,776
No tipping in Korea.
skchin is offline  
Reply
Old Dec 13, 2009 | 9:32 pm
  #7  
meester69
All eyes on you!
15 Years on Site
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Programs: I am a lowly ant
Posts: 1,756
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.
meester69 is offline  
Reply
Old Dec 13, 2009 | 10:12 pm
  #8  
qf_1020
All eyes on you!
15 Years on Site
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Canberra, Australia
Programs: QF, AA, BD, PC, HH, Hertz
Posts: 203
Its not a requirement to tip in Australia. Tipping is only used to reward exceptional service.

Doesnt seem to impact the experience.
qf_1020 is offline  
Reply
Old Dec 14, 2009 | 8:18 am
  #9  
ILuvParis
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
30 Countries Visited
2M
Conversation Starter
25 Years on Site
 
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: PHX and LIH
Programs: AA: 2 MM, HA, VS
Posts: 91,978
Most consistently worst service in the world (or at least that I have experienced) is in Amsterdam. "Service" included.
ILuvParis is online now  
Reply
Old Dec 14, 2009 | 12:53 pm
  #10  
deniah
All eyes on you!
15 Years on Site
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: K+K
Programs: *G
Posts: 5,081
Originally Posted by best
And how it affects the dining service?
it doesnt.
deniah is offline  
Reply
Old Dec 14, 2009 | 1:10 pm
  #11  
ILuvParis
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
30 Countries Visited
2M
Conversation Starter
25 Years on Site
 
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: PHX and LIH
Programs: AA: 2 MM, HA, VS
Posts: 91,978
Originally Posted by deniah
it doesnt.
You must be kidding.
ILuvParis is online now  
Reply
Old Dec 16, 2009 | 5:18 pm
  #12  
Long Zhiren
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 736
How about Alaska? With no sales tax, tipping feels less painful to the consumer. What fraction of the non-US restaurant bills are tax?
Long Zhiren is offline  
Reply
Old Dec 16, 2009 | 5:22 pm
  #13  
Tiki
All eyes on you!
20 Years on Site
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Programs: AA, UA, SQ, VA, QF, AF, BA
Posts: 2,885
Originally Posted by qf_1020
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.
Tiki is offline  
Reply
Old Dec 16, 2009 | 5:38 pm
  #14  
Ichinensei
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: YYZ
Programs: Aeroplan, Air Miles
Posts: 942
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..
Ichinensei is offline  
Reply
Old Dec 19, 2009 | 2:55 pm
  #15  
4Health
All eyes on you!
15 Years on Site
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 600
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.
4Health is offline  
Reply



Advanced Search
Reply Closed Thread Share
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

This site is owned, operated, and maintained by MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Designated trademarks are the property of their respective owners.