What To Do When You Are in A Confusing Tip Situation Abroad

Tipping is probably one of the most complicated thing that you would ever come across when traveling. When you browse the web, you will realize that each and every one has their own opinion about tipping. In addition to that, you will also come across sticky tipping situations while traveling. With that in mind, here are some tips on how you can properly handle confusing tipping situations while traveling:

·         Restaurant with a bad service

You will surely be tempted not to tip when you eat at a restaurant that has provided you with bad service. However, please keep in mind that you should still give tips even if you have received poor service from the staff. If you may, you can just simply reduce the amount of tip that you would normally leave behind. You can reduce it by 15% especially since they have not provided you with the service that you deserve.

·         In a country where tipping is not part of the culture

The thing that you have to understand about tipping is the fact that it is not a culture of each and every city and country around the world. There are actually plenty of countries who do not practice tipping. Because of this, it would be best if you will do your research first to determine whether or not the destination that you will be going to encourages or promotes tipping. In the event that you will be heading to a country where tipping is not a practice, then you should not leave any tips behind.

·         Self-serve restaurants

There are some cities which have self-serve restaurants. If you have eaten in any of these establishments, it is alright for you not to give or leave behind any tips. After all, you will be the one serving yourself so why do you need to leave a tip? Many people with surely agree with us!

·         Full-service gas stations

If you have decided to take a pit stop in a full-service gas station, you can choose to tip or not to tip. There is actually no tipping rule that applies to this establishment so it will be up to you.

·         Roadside assistance

If you are on a road trip and your car broke down and you have been provided with roadside assistance, you will surely be very happy with the service that they have provided you but according to many, you do not have to leave tips for that.

We all know that tipping can get quite tricky. To make sure that you will be tipping the right amount and in the right way while you are traveling, do not forget about the basic tipping reminders that we have provided above. These will make your trip a lot easier. 

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