Comments on: Travel Tip of the Week – Tipping

By: Arlene

Arlene — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:46:56 +0000

Heather, it is good to hear another take on tipping. I think you Brits have the right idea actually on this one. You would like to think you are giving it as thanks and not an obligation. Thanks for the great comment.

By: Heather on her travels

Heather on her travels — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:02:27 +0000

I must admit that we Britts are not as in to tipping as you are in the US, we generally feel it should be given for extra good service and graciously received, not expected as a hidden extra charge or received with disdain, which is the stereotype we have of the the US. In countries where the local salaries are low and the cost of my holiday cheap, I tend to be most generaous as I know it makes a real difference to the staff.

By: Arlene

Arlene — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:04:08 +0000

It really is confusing. There are so many variables, especially from locale to locale.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 01:55:12 +0000

This is an interesting topic. I think it’s always tricky for me – even here at home, I sometimes wonder when to tip and when not to! Thanks for the advice.

By: Jenn AKA The Leftover Queen

Jenn AKA The Leftover Queen — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:24:17 +0000

This is a really great post, I admit that I am often confused as well – when and who and how much. But like you said, do the research – thanks for providing those helpful tips.

By: Happy Cook

Happy Cook — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 07:42:39 +0000

When we were in Egypt, it was always a confusion, the bill told the 10% tipp is included and still they expected us to tipp extra.
And when we were in Italy we always tipped only because i read in the travel book if you don’t tip them then will come behind you and ask for it. That would be really embarissing isn’t it
Here in Belgium they do tip, but it is not a must. Thankgod for that.