How many tips are left to leave in different countries of the world

We perceive the tip as a kind of sign of favor and a voluntary surcharge at our discretion. In some countries, they are a mandatory part of the fee for lunch at a restaurant or a drink at a bar, in others, on the contrary, they can be perceived as an insult and even cause an awkward situation or conflict. We figured out the intricacies of calculating with public catering establishments in the states, which are the most popular tourist destinations. So, briefly about what you need to know about tips in different countries in order not to face the dirt, having dined in a cafe.

USA and Canada

Here, tips are required in any restaurant, bar or cafe. Their size varies from 15% to 20%, depending on the city and region. Considering that a few dollars more tax will be added to the invoice amount, you should expect to leave at the institution 30-35 dollars more than the actual cost of food and drinks.

Japan

In Japan, the cost of service is already included in the menu prices, so leaving a tip here is not accepted. If you really wanted to thank your waiter, you can leave the money in a separate envelope or napkin with a note in local currency.

Mexico

Here, tips are welcome, and their standard amount is 10-15% of the amount of the check. In hotels, they are completely mandatory. So, the services of a doorman will cost 10-20 pesos, cleaning a room per day will cost 20-40 pesos, and the help of a concierge will cost at least 100 pesos.

China

As in Japan, in restaurants and cafes in China, tips are already included in your bill. In addition, you can always separately thank the taxi driver for help with your luggage or leave for tea in the SPA salon. The amount is usually 10-30 yuan.

Italy

In Italy, it is customary to leave 10% of the account, but such gratitude is not mandatory and depends only on your location and desire. For cleaning a hotel room here traditionally leave 1-2 euros.

United Kingdom

The situation with hotel room cleaning is the same as in Italy and other European countries. But the service in restaurants and cafes is already usually included in the bill. Despite this, no one will mind if you thank the waiter another 10-15% in excess of your bill. At the same time, in pubs and bars, tip is not accepted.

France

The French are often silent about the fact that the service in their catering establishments is already included in the bill, and with a clear conscience they charge an additional fee. When entering a restaurant or cafe, pay attention to the sign: the word "compris" means that the service is counted in the declared cost of the dishes on the menu.

Germany

In Germany, it is customary to leave waiters for tea 10-15% of the cost of lunch, the hotel doorman will have to pay 3 euros for each suitcase, personal concierge services will cost no less than 20 euros, and you should pay from 5 to 10 euros for cleaning the room.

Australia and New Zealand

Here, waiters and bartenders do not have to complain about salaries, therefore, tip is an uncommon phenomenon. If nevertheless you really liked the service and you want to show your gratitude in cash, you can throw a few small bills into the total capacity, which, as a rule, is located at the entrance to the institution.