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Tipping Etiquette When Traveling

By Expert Author: Richard Chape
View Summary | Submitted: 2007-08-23 | Word Count: 413 words
Richard Chape
The joy of travel can be found in experiencing new and interesting things. There are, however, a some practical areas that can prove to be a bit baffling. Tipping is one, but it need not be as explained in this article.

It is the great quandry of the human race. How much should we tip? As you can imagine, the customary amount differs in each country. All and all, it is pretty hard to go wrong with a tip in the amount of fifteen percent.

The next issue has to do with the tipping burden. Simply put, who is responsible for initiating the tip? In some countries, the tip is automatically added to your bill for services. In others, it is up to you to cough it up.

Touch down and pay out. No, I am not talking about betting on football. Instead, I am referring to the airport where you will be doing your first tips if you packed heavy. Skycaps will help you move that luggage and you should pay them a few dollars.

You next tipping requirement will probably be your taxi driver. The baseline of service is the driver getting you from the airport to your hotel without any bodily injury. This deserves a tip of ten percent. You can add on for improved service.

In every movie, you see the bellhop standing awkwardly waiting for a tip for carrying bags up to the room of the movie star. So, how much are you supposed to give? A couple bucks should cover it, but more gets better service in the future.

Prior to your trip, you should also ascertain whether tipping is even going to be an issue. In some countries, tipping is verboten. In others, it is simply frowned upon. The cost of the service is already built into your bill, so no need to feel guilty.

The issue of tipping is going to come front and center for a lot of people in 2008. The Olympics are being held in China and the Chinese do not find tipping acceptable. Throw in the language differences and there is going to a lot of confusion.

China is hardly in the minority in its views on tipping when it comes to major cultures. Much of Asia holds with the view. Russia, the Swiss and Holland are other countries that also frown upon the idea.

Ultimately, the decision to tip is one of personal satisfaction. If somebody provides you with stellar service, then show your appreciation. If they don't, don't!
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