①It is a problem that every holidaymaker has faced while dining out overseas: should you leave a tip?
② While tipping is popular in most Western countries, in other parts of the world, if you leave money on the table after the meal, the waiter may feel unhappy. It can also lead to overspending on a holiday budget as a tip can add up to 25 percent to any meal out.
③A new research from Good Housekeeping Institute tells us where in the world you should expect to tip, and how much is an acceptable amount to leave.
④Sara Benwell, Consumer Editor at Good Housekeeping, said, "In Japan, there is no-tipping culture, and you may offend your waiter if you try to give him some money, while in America, tips are very much expected, and it is rude if you don't leave anything. In France, the service charge must be included in the bill by law. However, many locals will leave coins as an extra sign of appreciation."
⑤In Germany, Italy and India, it is polite to leave staff 10 percent of the total bill. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the US tops the list of the biggest restaurant tip, with wait staff expecting to be left between 10 and 25 percent of the total bill, American taxi drivers also expect a little extra, although there is no fixed amount.
⑥Tipping is not expected in many South East Asian countries, although it is a polite and easy way to show your appreciation for good service and is greatly received, in Japan and China, tipping in restaurants and taxis are refused and should be avoided.
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