How much to tip? A question that many tourists ask when coming to new places. On average, in many countries it is customary to give 10-15 percent of the total bill, but still the culture of payment for services is different everywhere. In this article we will tell you where, how and to what extent tourists pay tips.
The topic of tips was the subject of a separate discussion at the general assembly of the Association of Investors in the field of tourism, Restaurants and Gastronomic Enterprises (TURYID). According to the assembly, on average, tourists in Turkey tip the “world average” rate of 10 percent, and the annual amount of tips is about 12 billion Turkish lira (about 392 billion tenge). It is noted that the association intends to bring this additional income out of the shadows. So, according to Touroprom, TURYID requested to allow payment of tips by credit card and passed this request to the Ministry of Finance of Turkey.
In addition, experts presented the practice of tipping in different countries. Despite the fact that this is often a voluntary matter, the average worldwide tip amount is 10-15 percent of the bill amount. So, in some countries, the amount of tips is automatically added to the tourist’s account, and, for example, in Japan they are categorically not accepted.
About where and how much it is customary to leave for tea in different countries:
USA: tips are usually added to the bill in the amount of 10 percent, only in some states the tip amount remains with the customer.
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UK: in most places, tips are added to the bill – this is about 10-15 percent of the total amount.
France: the average tip is 10 percent of the bill amount. At the same time, foreigners are not expected to tip.
Germany: a tip of 10-15 percent is added to the bill.
India: Most restaurants add a tip of 10 percent to the bill.
Japan: it is not customary to tip here, and if you leave money at the table, the waiter will probably run after you to return the amount left.
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Brazil: A tip of 10 percent is added to the bill.
Scandinavian countries: tipping is not accepted in Norway, Denmark and Finland. In Sweden, the practice of tipping is available, about 10 percent of the bill.
Italy: In Italy, a service charge called coperto is usually added to the bill. If desired, another 10 percent of the invoice amount can be given as a tip.
Greece: 10 percent of the bill in restaurants and taverns. Also, tips in the form of rounding the bill to the whole amount are due to the taxi driver.
Egypt, Tunisia and Morocco: according to Turkish experts, everyone is waiting for tips here – “from the hairdresser to the messenger.” Tourists are also expected to tip for any service. In restaurants – up to 10 percent of the bill.
Mexico: Tips are 10-15 percent.
Switzerland: 15 percent is added to most accounts.
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