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Morocco: If you’ve ever traveled in Morocco, is rounding up the bill in bars. But even if
you know that the practice of giving your server was a little slow, consider being
baksheesh is widespread (not just here, but generous … Most waitsta earn a very basic

throughout North Africa and the Middle daily wage, and tips can mean a great deal.
East). Tips are expected by servers, porters, Thailand: It is always considered polite to
bathroom attendants and even people in leave a few baht on the table, and a bit less
the street who may help you. In some cases than 10% of your bill is fine.
you may think of it as outright bribery, but
bear in mind that the practice is rooted in Turkey: In small, on-the-go eateries, a tip
the value that Muslim cultures place on is not expected. But in most major cities,
charity. In a restaurant add on 5–10%. a restaurant tip will run about 10-15%.

Mexico: Waitsta , food stand servers, and United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Jordan
even the guy who sells you ice cream on the and Saudi Arabia: A tip of 10–15% will be
beach are barely getting by here on their expected in most restaurants. In Dubai (in
salaries. So be generous and leave a 15% tip. the UAE), the government mandates that a
10% service fee be added to your bill. But
Nepal: Your bill may already include a 10% waitsta will still expect a little extra so

service fee. If not, leave 5–10%. round the tip to 15% or 20%.
Poland: A tip is not required, but United Kingdom: Service may or may not
appreciated. In cafes, round up to the have been added to your bill. If it hasn’t,
nearest PLN; in restaurants, leave 10-15%. leave 10–15%. You can also deduct the tip
Portugal: The tip may have been added from the bill (if it has been included) and
if you are in a tourist area. Otherwise, pay the server directly in cash. Tipping in
a 5% tip in snack bars and a 10% tip in pubs is not customary. But your barkeep
restaurants will be appreciated. won’t mind if you leave some extra change,
Peru: A tip of 10–15% is customary, and it perhaps 1-2 euros per drink.
will go a long way for your server, especially Vietnam: A tip of at least 5% (and more
in small establishments. o en 10%) is customary.

Russia: Tipping is optional
in out-of-the-way places, but
in most cities, the norm is
10–15%. If you grab a bite at
a snack bar or co ee shop,

round up the bill.
Spain: The check usually
includes service so a tip is not
necessary. But if you want,
round up the bill or add an
additional 10%.
South Africa, Kenya, and
Tanzania: In most of sub-
Saharan Africa, leaving 10–15%
is normal for good service, as

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