TIP

Europe

Germany

In Germany, one is accustomed to giving a tip (German: Trinkgeld ) between 5% and 10% of the paid amount. One makes thus in the restaurants, the pubs and sometimes in the hairdresser. One does not give a tip in snack bars or when one is been useful by the owner himself. Minimal tips are regarded as abusive; it is not to even better give whole of it. Contrary to France, in Germany the tip is normally not left with the table, but one gives it directly to the waiter.

Austria

Denmark, Sweden and Norway

Spain

Finland

France

In France, the tip is spread little, the service being included in the price. Nevertheless, it is of use to round by excess the price when one is satisfied with the service, for example by leaving a little currency on the table.

Iceland

Ireland

Italy

Czech Republic

The United Kingdom

Slovenia

Switzerland

Asia

China

South Korea

Japan

The tip is generally disadvised in Japan because it could be regarded as an insult with the waiter.

Malaysia

Taiwan

Other countries

South Africa

Australia

Canada

To Quebec, the tip is given as a thanks according to the quality of the service. Generally between 10% and 15%.

Other services are often accompanied by a tip for example: hairdresser, pump assistant, packer, deliveryman, taxi, barman, cleaner, etc…

Caution: certain restaurants in the tourist areas include the tip in the price. Normally it is clearly posted in the menu and on the invoice.

Common vocabulary connected to the tip: Tip: English word meaning tip largely used in Quebec Tipper: action to give a tip

Egypt

The United States

Maurice

New Zealand

Turkey

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