Tipping Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
sum of money customarily tendered to service sector workers
About Tipping
In some circumstances, failing to give an adequate tip when one is expected to is a seriousfaux pas, and may be considered very miserly, a violation of etiquette, or unethical. On the other hand, in some other cultures or situations, giving a tip is not expected and offering one would be considered at bestoddand at worstcondescending or demeaning. In some cultures it might be seen as abribe, and in some circumstances (for example tipping government workers), tipping can even beillegaland prosecutable as a serious crime. In countries where tipping is not customary, attitudes towards the practice can differ and become complicated. For instance, inHong KongorAustralia, while tipping is generally not practiced by the locals and not expected, it is still welcome by service staff should you dec
Tipping Travel Guide Sections
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