Travel Etiquette: How Much Tip? In Some Countries, None at All!
In some countries, they absolutely don't want tips.
While traveling, everyone has surely asked themselves this question: How much tip should one give?
And is it even desired in this or that country, as different rules apparently apply everywhere? In fact, in some countries, they absolutely do not want tips, and for some, it is even an insult.
We introduce you to the ten destinations where you should not give a tip.
Japan
Here it is an absolute taboo to give tips: Good service is considered standard and taken for granted here, so tipping is even perceived as an impolite gesture.
Sweden
Cash has almost disappeared as a means of payment here, including in restaurants, bars, etc.: Tipping is therefore also uncommon, and service is usually included in the price.
Denmark
Tips, which is called Trinkgeld in Danish, are hardly given, similar to Sweden, because here too, everything is included in the bill.
New Zealand
Here, too, tipping is not common and is not expected by anyone in the gastronomy sector: however, it is quite usual to give taxi drivers a tip of around 10 percent.
Singapore
In the city, tipping is even more likely to be declined, as a service charge of 10 percent is already included in the price and can be found on the bill at restaurants.
Finland
The Finns are relaxed and considered the happiest people in the world: they do not need or want tips – it is even unknown, so the gesture could be misinterpreted.
China
Here, tipping can even be seen as an insult: Only in places with many Western tourists is it now acceptable to give a moderate tip.
South Korea
Here one is quite embarrassed to receive tips, as this is only customary in gastronomic establishments in the red-light district.
Island
Here, too, the service charge is already included in the bill, and no extra is expected.
Norway
Here, politeness is expected and no tip!