Morocco: If you’ ve ever traveled in Morocco, you know that the practice of giving baksheesh is widespread( not just here, but throughout North Africa and the Middle East). Tips are expected by servers, porters, bathroom attendants and even people in the street who may help you. In some cases you may think of it as outright bribery, but bear in mind that the practice is rooted in the value that Muslim cultures place on charity. In a restaurant add on 5 – 10 %.
Mexico: Waitstaff, food stand servers, and even the guy who sells you ice cream on the beach are barely getting by here on their salaries. So be generous and leave a 15 % tip.
Nepal: Your bill may already include a 10 % service fee. If not, leave 5 – 10 %.
Poland: A tip is not required, but appreciated. In cafes, round up to the nearest PLN; in restaurants, leave 10-15 %.
Portugal: The tip may have been added if you are in a tourist area. Otherwise, a 5 % tip in snack bars and a 10 % tip in restaurants will be appreciated.
Peru: A tip of 10 – 15 % is customary, and it will go a long way for your server, especially in small establishments.
Spain: The check usually includes service so a tip is not necessary. But if you want, round up the bill or add an additional 10 %.
South Africa, Kenya, and Tanzania: In most of sub-Saharan Africa, leaving 10 – 15 % is normal for good service, as is rounding up the bill in bars. But even if your server was a little slow, consider being generous … Most waitstaff earn a very basic daily wage, and tips can mean a great deal.
Thailand: It is always considered polite to leave a few baht on the table, and a bit less than 10 % of your bill is fine.
Turkey: In small, on-the-go eateries, a tip is not expected. But in most major cities, a restaurant tip will run about 10-15 %.
United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Jordan: A tip of 10 – 15 % will be expected in most restaurants. In Dubai( in the UAE), the government mandates that a 10 % service fee be added to your bill. But waitstaff will still expect a little extra so round the tip to 15 % or 20 %.
United Kingdom: Service may or may not have been added to your bill. If it hasn’ t, leave 10 – 15 %. You can also deduct the tip from the bill( if it has been included) and pay the server directly in cash. Tipping in pubs is not customary. But your barkeep won’ t mind if you leave some extra change, perhaps 1-2 euros per drink.
Vietnam: A tip of at least 5 %( and more often 10 %) is customary.
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