How to tip

Tipping originated in London, England in the 18th century. At that time, some hotels had a bowl on the table that "guaranteed speedy service". Customers could receive attentive service by putting their money into the bowl. This practice continues, and it has become the current tipping as a way of thanking and remunerating the people who serve you.

In Oujia, tipping has become a rule. The principle is: a certain amount of tip should be paid to the baggage porter who serves you, the tour guide, the driver, the waiter who calls a taxi for you at the hotel door, and the housekeeper. There are three ways to calculate tips: one is calculated based on 10% to 15% of the bill amount, the other is calculated based on the number of pieces, and the third is calculated based on the number of services.

Tipping should be appropriate. Too much or too little will be considered rude. In Canada and Canada, hotel waiters who carry luggage can be paid US$1 per piece of luggage, and room attendants can be tipped about US$2 per day. Don't forget to add a 15% tip after dining in a restaurant, because the bill here, unlike most countries in the world, generally does not include service charges. If you are not sure whether the service charge is included in the bill, you can ask for it before deciding whether to pay it or not. In the UK, tips for baggage handlers at airports and hotels are generally around 30p per bag. In France, two francs is enough to pay taxi drivers, museum interpreters, etc. However, in countries such as Japan, Australia, and Singapore, there is no tradition of tipping.

In order to facilitate tipping, no matter which country you go to, it is best to prepare some small amounts of US dollars and local currency. Tipping is mostly done in private. Generally, the tip is placed under the dish or wine glass, or you can put it into the hands of the service staff when thanking them. You can also only take away the full amount when paying, and the change will be counted as a tip, or you can pay more and leave the remaining money. . If several people are carrying your luggage at the same time, give the tip to the person who delivers the luggage to your room last.