How to tip in the UK British tipping culture?

If you don’t know much about it, the editor below will tell you how tips come from, and the occasions when tips are used. The editor below will tell you clearly how you should tip.

Current location American anthropologist George Foster believes that the word tip is often associated with the price of wine. It originally meant that customers would buy a glass of wine to thank the service staff; another theory from the 17th century said: "Tipping itself is a verb meaning "to give", referring to the reward money thrown by feudal landlords to local farmers"; some people It's even pointed out that the word tip didn't actually appear until the 1920s.

However, the most popular theory is that this custom originated in a place in London, England, in the 18th century. It was not known whether it was a restaurant or a coffee shop. There is a bowl at the entrance here, with the sign "ToInsurePromptService" standing in the middle of the bowl. As long as customers put in change, they can get timely and thoughtful service. This practice was widely accepted by customers, so it spread in the British catering circle, and over time it became an established habit in Western countries.

The abbreviation "Tips" at the beginning of the sentence "ensuring prompt service" thus became the official name of tip.

The past life of tipping

Since people don’t have the habit of tipping in China, they feel that the next British restaurant is already quite expensive and they still have to tip so much. I feel a little worthless in my heart. These editors feel the same way, but "whether to tip or not" is more or less a cultural difference. When you come to the UK, you should try to do as the Romans do.

British law does not force customers to tip, nor does it specifically require how much. Some restaurants clearly mark the price and charge a service fee. Sometimes it is not written on the bill, but the waiter will look at you with a wink, making people feel the pressure of "no, no, no". However, whether you give it or not depends on the person who pays. If you think the restaurant's service, the speed with which the food was served, and your overall satisfaction with the dining experience were high, then give it. On the contrary, if you encounter gross neglect or food quality issues, it is understandable to withhold payment.

The life of tipping

Except for fast food restaurants like KFC, many restaurants here require service charges or tips when checking out. Although the UK is not a tipping country, in theory, you can tip if you are satisfied with the service quality, but it is not mandatory if you are not satisfied. However, some high-end restaurants generally add the service charge to the bill, or enter the amount themselves when checking out. In this case, a tip is generally required.

In addition to restaurants, such as staying in hotels or taking taxis, you can also give tips to thank the waiters for their service. This tip is completely voluntary. If the driver is particularly enthusiastic about opening the door for you or cleaning the car well, asking the driver to "don't look for it" when getting off the bus and leaving a pound by the bed when you check out is a sign of politeness and enthusiasm.

Which occasions do you need to tip?

Sometimes when you take a card to check out, the word "tip" will first appear on the card machine, allowing us to enter the amount ourselves. Actually the word means tip, just a fancier word. You can enter the amount as you wish. Generally when you eat in a restaurant, it is common to leave a tip of 10-15. If you don't want to, for example, the service attitude of the restaurant is really unacceptable to you. Of course, you can skip it. Only after entering the amount or skipping this is the amount you want to check out. After that, you can pay by card normally.