In restaurants, the service charge is generally ten per cent of the total bill and you should use this as a guide if you want to leave a tip somewhere that doesn’t automatically apply service charge. In France, though, if you see the term service compris, it means service charge is already included. Bars can vary — some places will automatically apply a service charge, especially when there’s table service, but often it’s not expected. Similarly, for taxis, there’s no expectation to tip but it’s handy to round up to the nearest whole number. There are different kinds of car guards, so it can be tough to figure out what’s going on. Here’s the lowdown.

Even if a service charge wasn't added to your bill, it's still common to practise leaving a small tip of 5-10% if you were pleased with the service you received. This is especially true of smaller restaurants. This is true for eating establishments, drinking establishments, and coffee shops once more.In golf, a caddie (or caddy) not only carries your bag and clubs, but also usually knows the course well and provides insight on the course and how to play it. Usually only serious players use a caddy, and it’s customary to tip.

If you receive poor service, try to show empathy to the workers and bring up your complaint with them before leaving a small, or no, tip. While wages are low in Portugal, all workers are required by law to earn at least the minimum wage. In the U.S., waiters and waitresses, for example, earn much less than the minimum wage and rely on tips to fill out their salary. For an outsider travelling to the U.S. for the first time, the country's tipping culture is often a cause for confusion. How much are you supposed to give - 10%? 20%? A dollar? When and where is tipping appropriate? What happens if you don't do it? How did this whole tradition come about in the first place? Expect to pay a variety of tips at hotels, and the bigger and more luxurious the property, the greater the amount. Service Something to consider: Don’t penalise the waitstaff for food quality, unless they do not handle the complaint well. These kind of complaints should be directed at management.

While many people don’t tip at all, those who do tend to leave between 5% and 10% of the final bill.