Thursday, April 16, 2009

Tipping Point

No, not that tipping point but the one when it comes time to tip in a foreign country and you realize that you have no idea what is customary.

The tipping guide from Forbes may help. Here are a few tips for tipping from the guide...
  • Going to India? Taking a taxi here means there is no need for gratuity at all.
  • In Japan, tipping is an insult in any situation; but in China, giving 3% is expected at restaurants, while in Hong Kong, 10% to 15% is the norm if the gratuity isn't included in the bill.
  • There is no tipping in Argentina. Otherwise, for the rest of South America if it's not already included, leave 10%.

Reminds me of this classic scene from Reservoir Dogs...

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