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Tipping

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Asia

Asia · 13

  • Cambodia

    Asia
    2 sources

    Small cash tips are common in Cambodian tourist settings.

    Last reviewed 2026-03-19

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  • China

    Asia
    2 sources

    Tipping is usually not part of everyday local service in China.

    Last reviewed 2026-03-19

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  • Hong Kong

    Asia
    2 sources

    Many Hong Kong bills already include a service charge.

    Last reviewed 2026-03-19

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  • India

    Asia
    2 sources

    Small tips are common in many Indian service settings.

    Last reviewed 2026-03-19

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  • Indonesia

    Asia
    2 sources

    In Indonesia, check the bill for service charge first.

    Last reviewed 2026-03-19

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  • Japan

    Asia
    2 sources

    Japan usually does not expect tipping.

    Last reviewed 2026-03-19

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  • Malaysia

    Asia
    2 sources

    Many Malaysian bills already include a service charge.

    Last reviewed 2026-03-19

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  • Philippines

    Asia
    2 sources

    Small cash tips are common in the Philippines.

    Last reviewed 2026-03-19

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  • Singapore

    Asia
    2 sources

    Service charge is usually already included in Singapore.

    Last reviewed 2026-03-19

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  • South Korea

    Asia
    2 sources

    Most local service in South Korea does not expect tipping.

    Last reviewed 2026-03-19

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  • Taiwan

    Asia
    2 sources

    Tipping is usually not expected in Taiwan.

    Last reviewed 2026-03-19

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  • Thailand

    Asia
    2 sources

    Small cash tips are common in Thai tourist and hotel settings.

    Last reviewed 2026-03-19

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  • Vietnam

    Asia
    2 sources

    Small cash tips are common in Vietnamese tourist services.

    Last reviewed 2026-03-19

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Europe

Europe · 9

  • Austria

    Europe
    2 sources

    Rounding up or leaving a little change is common in Austria.

    Last reviewed 2026-03-19

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  • France

    Europe
    2 sources

    In France, check the bill first because service is often already included.

    Last reviewed 2026-03-19

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  • Germany

    Europe
    2 sources

    Rounding up or leaving a small cash tip is common in Germany.

    Last reviewed 2026-03-19

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  • Greece

    Europe
    2 sources

    Leaving a little change or a small percentage is common in Greece.

    Last reviewed 2026-03-19

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  • Italy

    Europe
    2 sources

    In Italy, check for coperto or service charge first.

    Last reviewed 2026-03-19

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  • Netherlands

    Europe
    2 sources

    Rounding up or leaving a little change is common in the Netherlands.

    Last reviewed 2026-03-19

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  • Portugal

    Europe
    2 sources

    Leaving a little change or a small percentage is common in Portugal.

    Last reviewed 2026-03-19

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  • Spain

    Europe
    2 sources

    Rounding up or leaving a little change is common in Spain.

    Last reviewed 2026-03-19

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  • Switzerland

    Europe
    2 sources

    A small add-on or round-up is common in Switzerland.

    Last reviewed 2026-03-19

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Americas

Americas · 9

  • Argentina

    Americas
    2 sources

    Small tips are common in Argentine sit-down restaurants and guide services.

    Last reviewed 2026-03-19

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  • Brazil

    Americas
    2 sources

    Many Brazilian restaurants already include a 10% service charge.

    Last reviewed 2026-03-19

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  • Canada

    Americas
    2 sources

    Tipping is expected in Canadian restaurants and for delivery.

    Last reviewed 2026-03-19

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  • Chile

    Americas
    2 sources

    Around 10% is common in Chilean sit-down restaurants.

    Last reviewed 2026-03-19

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  • Colombia

    Americas
    2 sources

    Tips are common at Colombian restaurants and for guides.

    Last reviewed 2026-03-19

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  • Costa Rica

    Americas
    2 sources

    In Costa Rica, check the bill for service charge first.

    Last reviewed 2026-03-19

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  • Mexico

    Americas
    2 sources

    Tips are common at Mexican sit-down restaurants and hotels.

    Last reviewed 2026-03-19

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  • Peru

    Americas
    2 sources

    Small cash tips are common in Peru.

    Last reviewed 2026-03-19

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  • United States

    Americas
    2 sources

    Tipping is expected in most service settings in the United States.

    Last reviewed 2026-03-19

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Africa

Africa · 6

  • Egypt

    Africa
    2 sources

    Small cash tips are very common in Egypt.

    Last reviewed 2026-03-19

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  • Kenya

    Africa
    2 sources

    Tips are common in Kenyan tourism and safari settings.

    Last reviewed 2026-03-19

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  • Mauritius

    Africa
    2 sources

    Small cash tips are common in Mauritius.

    Last reviewed 2026-03-19

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  • Morocco

    Africa
    2 sources

    Small cash tips are common in Morocco.

    Last reviewed 2026-03-19

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  • South Africa

    Africa
    2 sources

    Tips are common at South African sit-down restaurants and travel services.

    Last reviewed 2026-03-19

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  • Tanzania

    Africa
    2 sources

    Tips are common for safari and guide services in Tanzania.

    Last reviewed 2026-03-19

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Middle East

Middle East · 2

  • Türkiye

    Middle East
    2 sources

    Small cash tips are common in Turkey.

    Last reviewed 2026-03-19

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  • United Arab Emirates

    Middle East
    2 sources

    In the UAE, check the bill for service charge first.

    Last reviewed 2026-03-19

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Oceania

Oceania · 2

  • Australia

    Oceania
    2 sources

    Tipping is usually optional in Australia.

    Last reviewed 2026-03-19

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  • New Zealand

    Oceania
    2 sources

    Tipping is usually optional in New Zealand.

    Last reviewed 2026-03-19

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