Etiquette of tipping

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Tipping etiquette 1 In foreign countries, you will encounter such a problem anytime and anywhere-tipping (also called service charge). Because the proportion of tipping is different in different countries and regions, there is a big gap. When you first arrive at a place, you should learn relevant information from experienced people in advance and study reasonable tipping methods with your peers. Don't treat it as a trivial matter, "save if you can", but take it seriously with the attitude of "do as the Romans do" to avoid bad influence.

First, the way to pay tips

If tipping in restaurants and restaurants used to be based on the attitude and quality of service of the service staff, the situation is different now, and tipping has become a rule.

In the world, waiters in restaurants can be regarded as the industry with the most tips. In Europe, all hotels will charge 10 ~ 15% "service fee" (that is, tip) when checking out. The way of tipping varies from place to place. Some ask customers to write down the percentage of service charge on the bill (generally 10- 15%), and then the waiter takes money from the cashier as the service charge where the customer's signature is on the bill. Now more hotels and restaurants directly list the service charge of 10 ~ 15% on their bills, and the extra money is shared equally by hotel staff, including those who do not directly deal with customers.

In addition to the service charge included in the bill, customers in some European countries, such as Germany, have to give the waiter some change (about 5%), because the service charge of about 15% may not fall into the hands of the waiter.

Tips in hotels When staying in hotels abroad, you should always pay tips. The bigger the hotel, the more kinds of tips there are. In addition to the service charge of 10 ~ 15% on the hotel bill, tips are also required for other extra services.

When I first entered the hotel, several waiters came to help me with my luggage, so I didn't have to tip one by one. The waiter who opens the room door for you and helps you put your luggage away can tip you about 1 USD. Waiters receive tips for breakfast, tea and drinks. In addition, you should tip the cleaner who cleans the room. Passengers should be given more for long stays and less for short stays. In the United States, the habit of high-end hotels is to leave $2 for the cleaners every day, but in Europe, the tip paid to the room attendant should be put on the table and the waiter will take it away as soon as he enters the room. Generally speaking, the average room costs the equivalent of one pound a day. As for how much the waiter at the door of the hotel should tip, it depends on the degree of service.

Taxi tip abroad, taxi tip generally accounts for 15% of the fare. If you refuse to pay the tip required by the taxi driver, it may lead to danger.

Taxi drivers in the United States earn 1/3 by tipping, so passengers should tip 15% more. Taxi drivers in London are not very particular about tipping.

If you decide to rent a car and drive by yourself, you should remember that when you refuel, you usually have to tip the workers who refuel and clean your windshield. Except in Britain, gas station staff in Britain don't accept tips.

Tipping on other occasions At most international airports abroad, porters charge a tip by piece, and each piece of luggage costs 25 cents. At JFK Airport in new york, the tip for a single piece of luggage is generally less than $65,438 +0. For multiple pieces, each piece is not less than fifty cents. At the railway station, porters also charge tips by piece.

In European theaters, if you accept a program, you usually tip the waiter who distributes the program at the door 25 cents. Tips should be given for storing clothes in public places. Tip the person who opens and closes the car door for you.

Tips for restaurants, hotels and other places, such as meals and accommodation. In addition to the service charge listed publicly on the bill, there are many occasions abroad where tips are given privately. Generally, tips are placed under tea trays and wine glasses; Or put it directly in the hands of the host when thanking; Or when paying, just take all the money back and change it as a tip; Or pay more and not take the rest. For official receptionists, since they don't accept tips, they can give small souvenirs as appropriate.

Tipping is a bit artistic. Giving too much money, exceeding the general standard or bringing money casually will be considered as deliberately showing off wealth; If you give too little, you will be considered stingy, or even called a miser. Some tourists will get poor service because they tip too little. The timing of tipping is also important. If you give it when you leave, you can't compensate for all the unhappiness. It would be more appropriate if you handed in a bill as your concern for the waiter and encouragement for his work as soon as you arrived. For the waiter who comes into the room to clean the room, you can use polite eyes, gestures or simple phrases to indicate where to put the tip, so that the other party can understand what it means.

Second, the tipping situation in some countries.

1. In Austria, although the service charge has been included in various expenses, restaurant waiters and drivers hope to get more shillings as tips.

2. Switzerland expressly stipulates that drivers can ask for a tip of 10% of the fare. In big hotels, although tipping is very popular, it is not publicly tipped.

Although Italians are happy to get tips, they keep their mouths shut. In the restaurant, when the waiter brings the bill to the guest, the guest will silently put the tip on the small plate with the bill, and then cover it with napkin or paper.

4. In France, the Ministry of Finance also included the tip income in the tax, stipulating that the service industries such as restaurants should charge at least 10% of the tip.

Some governments in eastern Europe don't allow tipping, but waiters in these countries are willing to accept tipping. It would be better if they could get some western currency.

6. Some people in the United States simply make a fortune by tipping, and everyone comes.

7. In Mexico, a tip of 100 pesos (about half a dollar) can increase the daily income of an ordinary worker by at least17, and he will be grateful to receive such a tip. At the airport, passengers have to pay porters 100 pesos, and good hotels have to pay 150 pesos. In addition to the agreed remuneration, private tour guides also charge 150 to 200 pesos per day.

8. North Africa and the Middle East accept tips for almost everything: shoeshine workers, porters, tour guides, customs officials, visa officials and even the police. In Egypt, many people increase their income by tipping. For some old people and children who look after cars for others, tipping is their whole income. If tourists don't tip, they will chase after them.

9. In Thailand, it is considered generous for guests to tip 10% of the meal fee when eating in a restaurant. Most restaurants have included the service charge in the fee, but because the waiters are generally poor, they are very excited regardless of the tip. Tips are large and service quality is good.

10. Generally speaking, tipping in Japan is not only unnecessary, but also annoying. No one, no matter the doorman, waiter or taxi driver, expects to get a tip. When tourists put money into their hands, many (though not all) will refuse to accept it. But in a restaurant, you have to give the waitress who serves you 2,000 to 3,000 yen, and the tipping time should be given to her when you first check in. In addition, it is necessary to give certain rewards to the bellboy and accompanying personnel.

1 1, tipping is prohibited in Singapore. Tipping guests will be considered as bad service.

Tipping etiquette II. In the service industry, customers thank service personnel as a payment method. Originated in London, England in the18th century, there is a bowl in the middle of the dining table of the hotel that reads: toinsure prom ptservice.

When customers put the change into the bowl, they will get timely and thoughtful service from the waiter. Connect the first letters of the above English words to become tips, which translates into tips. About 5% to 25% of the total expenditure.

Nowadays, foreign countries, including some open cities in China, pay great attention to tipping waiters. This has become a kind of etiquette.

In different regions and countries of the world, the way and amount of tipping are very different. When you go to a new place abroad, you should know the way and amount of tipping in advance. In Europe, all hotels or restaurants charge a tip of 10%- 15%, also known as service charge.

In addition, passengers have to give the waiter some small change as an extra tip (about 5%). When staying in a hotel, in addition to all normal expenses, you should also tip the waiter before leaving the hotel or every day.

In many places abroad, tipping sometimes becomes a competition of economic strength. The more you tip, the greater your reputation, and the more people think you have wealth and status. Therefore, many people, especially those with status, attach great importance to tipping etiquette in business, and even regard it as a display of personal honor.

Of course, tipping should also pay attention to social occasions. Eating and staying in hotels and other places, in addition to paying the expenses listed publicly on the bill, on many occasions, you have to tip the waiter privately.

You should put the tip you want to pay under the tea tray and wine glass; Or give it directly to the reception and service staff when thanking them. Sometimes, just take all the change and leave the rest as a tip. For those who represent the official reception, as tipping is not allowed, some souvenirs can be given as a token of gratitude.

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What should be given?

1. When staying in a hotel, even if the distance is very close. You should also tip the doorman who helps you push the luggage; When the luggage is heavy, you can tip the porter a little more to show your gratitude.

The waiter's service charge has been included in the accommodation fee, but you should still tip him from the second night of your stay.

In addition, if it is entrusted management, the basic tip is 5 yuan. If you are very satisfied with the service, you can tip more accordingly, and you may get more in return.

4. When going to restaurants, bars and cafes, it is generally necessary to adjust the amount of fees according to the level. Generally speaking, the tip to be paid in a high-end restaurant is about 10%- 15% of the consumption. The taxi tip is generally 15% of the fare, but usually only 1 USD can be paid; Except for 10- 15% of the bus fare, other places only need to pay 0.5- 1 USD.

Tipping is a common behavior in most European and American countries, so it is better for China people to do as the Romans do. This is an elegant gesture.

When don't you have to give it?

1. If you are not satisfied with the service, the tip amount can be halved.

2. For the service personnel who deliberately pay attention to expecting you to tip more, tip him $65,438+0 at first, and then thank him verbally.

If the tour attendant comes to ask for a tip for your luggage, you just have to say "thank you" to him, because the basic tip for luggage has been included in your tour fare.

4. When you see a person's face value * ticket in the tip tray in restaurants and other places, don't show it off because of saving face, because the money in the tip tray may be deliberately shown to the guests.

In many countries, such as Japan and South Korea, tipping is included in other expenses. Sometimes, even extra tips are not charged.

Five principles

1, random strain. If you want to express special thanks to the waiter or expect better service, you can tip more. On the contrary, it doesn't matter if you give less.

2. A one-time tip of 10 or $20 will be impressive. In this way, the service staff may also accept some of your demanding requirements.

3. The basic tip will increase with the level of the hotel. The minimum tip for general hotel staff is $65,438 +0, which will be raised to $2 for high-end hotels.

4. Men and women walk together, and men pay the bill, even if they give a tip. This is the basic etiquette in some countries.

It is best to tip the service staff with paper. Don't take small denominations as tips. It is also $ 1. If you give the other person a hard hand, it is a sign of dissatisfaction, saying that "your service is the worst" will hurt the other person's self-esteem.