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Global Gratuities

Americans are known to be generous tippers, but with 196 countries (all with di erent

tipping protocols), it’s hard to know how much to leave. But don’t let that stop you from
showing your appreciation to the essential workers who may have brought a welcome
smile along with your food. One standard applies wherever you are: Always try to tip in
cash (not on your credit card—they may never see it), and in the local currency.

Argentina: If a tip is not added to your France: Waitsta here earn a minimal
check, add 10-15%. wage so even though your bill will usually

Australia and New Zealand: Waitsta say “servis compris” (service included), it’s
here earn a livable wage and don’t expect customary to round up your bill or leave
a tip. But they do appreciate them when a few extra Euros. The word for this is
received, so if your server has been super, pourboire, meaning, “for a drink.”
round up the bill or leave a few extra dollars. Germany: If your bill says “Bedienung,”
Brazil, Chile, and Costa Rica: Your bill that means a tip has been included.
may already include a 10% “sit-down” Otherwise, you can tip 10%, or round
charge called a cubierto. But your server up to the nearest five if you’ve only had
will surely appreciate it if you leave an drinks and snacks. Most Germans do not
additional 5% or so. Similarly, in bars leave change on the table, but give the tip
you are not expected to tip, but you can directly to the server.
round up the bill if you want to show your Iceland and Scandinavia: Your server’s
thanks to the bartender. compensation has been factored into the
Canada: Tip 18-20% for table service, and cost of your meal, so a tip is not necessary.
about $1 per drink at the bar. India: A service charge is generally not
Cambodia: Tipping is not expected but included in most established restaurants,
appreciated; the equivalent of $1-$2 will do. so leave 5–10%. In less formal places,
leave a few coins or round up the bill.
China: Tipping has not been prevalent in Bartenders would find 10% generous.
the People’s Republic of China since the
1950s. In fact, it was seen as downright Italy: Does your bill say “coperto?” That
counter-revolutionary. So don’t feel means a cover charge has been added.
obliged to leave a gratuity anywhere. If you But it won’t necessarily go to your server.
do tip, be discreet so the server will not be So leave a few extra Euros, but not more
embarrassed to accept it. than 10%.
Czech Republic, Hungary, and Slovakia: Israel: A 10-15% is usually included on your
Unless the service has been included on bill, but you can also leave an additional
your bill, add 10–15%. shekel for each person in your party.
Egypt: A 10% service charge will normally Japan: You are pretty much guaranteed
appear on your bill. If not, leave the courteous service here, even though
equivalent. And even if the tip has been tipping is virtually nonexistent. In
included, a few extra Egyptian pounds fact, your attempts to tip may even be
will be greatly appreciated. politely refused.

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