Although it's common in many countries, tipping isn't a part of Japanese culture and may even be seen as an insult.
When in Morocco, tip in cash. Make sure you have some money to leave on the table (10% is considered acceptable).
In Switzerland, service charges are typically added to the bill (service compris).
Tips are not expected in New Zealand or Australia. If the service was very good, a 10% tip is a sign of appreciation, but it's merit-based.
A 15% service fee is automatically added in French restaurants by law.
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| Word | Translation | Phonetics | SearchStrings |
|---|---|---|---|
| tip | Trinkeld; Trinkgeld geben | ||
| insult | Beleidigung | insult | |
| appreciation | Anerkennung, Wertschätzung | [Əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən] | appreciation |
| merit-based | leistungsbasiert | merit-based | |
| fee | Gebühr | fee | |
| customary | gebräuchlich | ||
| gratuity | Sondergratifikation, hier: Trinkgeld | [grƏˈtuːƏti*] | |
| counter | Theke | ||
| bartender | Barkeeper(in) | ||
| tip jar | Trinkgeldglas |