TIPPING AROUND THE WORLD
The etiquette of tipping varies widely around the world. Depending on what you know, it can get you a top table and service on your next visit or a seat by the kitchen and a waiter who’s missing in action.
Follow the guidelines below, as originally reported in the WSJ.
- Belgium
10% is the upper limit.
- Czech Republic
Don’t leave cash on the table – round your tab to the nearest whole number and tell your waiter the total you are paying. - Denmark
Tipping is not expected as everything is included on bills. - France
Service compris on a bill is pretty standard, meaning a 10% tip has been included. An additional 5% is always welcome, but not necessary. - Brazil
As in France, Serviço of 10% is typically added to the bill. - Japan
Tips are not expected, and if you leave one, the staff will probably politely return it. - Spain
If you are adding a tip to a credit-card bill, ask before the card is swiped. 5% is considered decent. Many Spaniards skip tipping at lunch. - Russia
There are no clear rules here, but at expensive restaurants, you could round up the total to the next 500 or 1000 rubles. - Thailand
At Western or upmarket Thai restaurants, a standard tip is 15%. In traditional establishments, 20 baht (75 cents) per diner is usual. - Egypt
Most restaurants add at least 10% service charge to the bill. However, it’s customary to tip other service providers, such as movie-theater ushers, who expect a small gratuity.Also see Around The World in Two Days and Travel Tips
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