Tipping is part of etiquette in Germany. Five to ten percent of the bill is what you usually leave behind at the hairdresser, in a taxi or in a restaurant. Even on vacation, tourists often want to show their appreciation with a tip. However, tipping is not seen as a thank you for good service everywhere, as it is in this country. Different rules apply even within Europe.
Inform about tipping rules in advance
In other parts of the world, a tip is not a service fee, but – depending on the region of the world – a necessary supplement to the salary (USA) or an affront to the social norm (countries in East Asia). Attitudes toward tipping reflect a country’s culture. For holidaymakers, this means that knowing how to handle tips and behaving accordingly shows respect.
It is best to find out about the respective rules for dealing with tips in advance of the trip. On the one hand, this avoids unpleasant situations. On the other hand, you learn at the same time how you can show the host that you appreciate them if tips are not appreciated. At the latest, you should find out about local customs, preferably from the locals. The star shows five tipping rules in five different countries.