20 18 national tipping culture survey

The term "tip now" is believed to be familiar to many people. In fact, many people don't know about tipping in different countries. Let me start with a list of tipping cultures in 20 18 countries. Let's have a look.

For those who have just gone abroad, it is embarrassing to be chased for not enough tips, but for those who give too much, it becomes a representative of stupidity and too much money. In some Asian countries, tipping may be regarded as an insult, but this is not clear. ...

Therefore, before going to a country, it is necessary to know the local tipping habits.

Previous life of tipping culture

Tipping originated in London, England in the18th century. Many restaurants put a small bowl on the table, which is marked "Ensure timely service", and customers can get quick and caring service by putting in small change. The first letter of this passage is tips, which is also the origin of the English word tipping.

China had a similar habit of "rewarding" in ancient times. From a large number of literary works, we can see many related descriptions. Rich people will give money or various items to waiters, slaves, attendants and other service personnel.

"At the end of the Middle Ages, German hoteliers usually asked their guests for tips, which were called' drinks', because the wives and waiters who worked as helpers in hotels were unpaid, and they used tips as wages."

Introduce the differences of tips in different countries

Nowadays, tipping culture is different in many countries. Whether to tip and how much to pay vary from place to place. Generally speaking, tips are mainly paid to employees in hotels, restaurants, taxis and other service industries to show their respect and gratitude for their excellent service.

North America

The United States and Canada are both countries where tipping culture prevails. Here, tipping is a social norm, and you may be unable to move without tipping.

In restaurants, you usually tip 15%-20% of the meal fee. 10% tip will make people feel that you are dissatisfied with the service or give people the impression of being stingy. In restaurants with high consumption levels, the proportion of tips has also increased slightly. If you are in a fast food restaurant, such as KFC or McDonald's, you don't need to tip. In cities with different consumption levels, the proportion of tips is different.

In hotels, room cleaning is generally $65,438 +0-2 per day under the pillow, and the bellman varies according to the amount of luggage. More than $5 is recommended. According to the star rating of the hotel, the tip will also increase.

Taxi tip 10% is a reasonable level in the United States, and it is more common in Canada 15%. You don't need to tip to Uber or Raffles.

Europe

In most European countries, tipping is not mandatory, because the service fee is often included in the fee, but if the service provided by the service provider makes you satisfied, tipping will be very happy.

In Germany, Austria and Greece, 5%- 10% of the meal fee will be a more appropriate level. Hotel luggage handling, tips of 1 euro per piece of luggage are more common. For taxis, in Austria, a tip of 5%- 10% is generally given, while in other two countries, the change of the fare is generally enough as a tip.

In Italy, tipping is usually included in the meal fee, and there is no need to tip the waiter, but if you want to give it, it generally does not exceed 10%. Hotel bellboy 5 euros, room cleaning 65438+ 0-2 euros per day.

In France, tipping is public, the service industry can charge no less than 10%, and the financial tax will also include tipping. If the restaurant has the words "including service charge", the tip can be saved because the service charge has been added to your bill, but the French usually leave a tip of around 10% at this time. If the restaurant doesn't indicate "service Compris", at least 10% tipping is normal.

Portugal and Spain have similar tipping etiquette. Restaurant: Usually, a tip of 5- 13% is appropriate, but please don't leave 2 euro cents as a tip on the table, which will make the locals feel impolite. Hotel: each piece of luggage 1 euro. Room cleaning within 5 euros per day; Taxi: Generally speaking, you can get 50 euro cents or whole euros from small change.

As the birthplace of tipping, Britain is not the country that values tipping most. Usually, the service charge is included in the bill of English restaurants. If not, 10- 15% is enough. Bars don't need tips.

Asia, Oceania

In Japan, a service-oriented country, tipping is considered rude. In China, South Korea and Singapore, there is generally no habit of tipping.

In India, if you don't give consumption, you may be forced to ask for it. In the hotel, please pay 50 rupees for each piece of luggage and 200 rupees for the room attendant every day.

Thailand and Malaysia have very westernized attitudes towards tipping. The hotel tip is 10%, and less than 10 baht will be regarded as humiliation.

Australia is also a country that doesn't accept tips, so you can travel safely without worrying about calculating tips. Of course, if you feel that the other party's service makes you satisfied and you want to pay a tip to express your gratitude, the other party will not refuse you.

How to tip gracefully and calmly

As the habit of tipping varies greatly from country to country, when you first arrive at a place, you'd better ask the locals you are familiar with, or check the guide in advance.

How to tip gracefully and calmly? Pay first, then pay? Credit card or cash?

In many countries, you can choose the amount or proportion of tips when spending by credit card, and the recommended proportion will be given. Just enter the confirmed amount, and it can be settled together with the consumption at checkout.

If you want to use cash, one way is to tip the service staff with change (appropriate proportion); In addition, it is impolite for many countries and regions to pay loose coins as tips, and it is more appropriate to use paper money.

If you are not sure, you might as well pay attention to how people around you pay. In this way, you will probably have a bottom about how to tip gracefully and calmly.