Since we are in the UAE, a lot of people don’t expect a tip and won’t say anything to you if you don’t tip them. Whether you’re a tourist visiting Dubai and the UAE, or a resident living here – knowing how much to tip, when it is appropriate and who you should tip are useful things to know when out and about.

It is quite common to give your guide a small tip after the tour. The amount depends mainly on the length and type of the tour and the size of the group (e.g., whether it is a group or private tour).

How do I tip?

Food too cold? Not digging your salad? Say so. Unlike in Europe, where I apparently speak gibberish any time I voice a concern (I once politely commented about paying ten Euros for a tiny pancake with two strategically placed blueberries and was rudely told if I wanted “fast food” I should go to Burger King), in the US you are encouraged to voice your opinion! If you’re in an unhappy situation, tell your server right away. Your merit as a customer diminishes when you tell them your burger was the worst thing you’ve ever eaten when pointing to an empty plate. Fun fact: pancakes are much larger and cheaper in the US, just so you know. 4. Expect to be confronted Many of our trips include multiple-day car hires with their own drivers, who accompany you anywhere between a few days to a few weeks.

Younger street vendors in urban areas are more accustomed to getting tips. Older vendors in rural areas might be confused or offended by your attempt to give them a tip. How Do I Give Tips for Street Food in Vietnam? Most ridesharing apps allow you to tip your driver through the app, but make sure to keep cash on hand if you’re taking a shuttle, taxi or limousine.

Tipping is pretty standardised across European countries; usually it’s clearly stated and automatically added onto your bill, or it’s not expected and is at your discretion. I am very pleased that my Tips Bill has received Royal Assent. Hard working people working in hospitality in Watford and across the country will be able to retain their tips, knowing that they will now have a fair deal.

Tipping became the norm in the 1900s. Rumor has it that the practice drifted over from Europe thanks to the aristocracy. After their European visits, where tipping was part of the culture, they wanted to seem more cultured and in-the-know than their peers. Perhaps they were a bit too enthusiastic about the whole thing, because Americans were subsequently criticized for over tipping by Europeans and continue to be to this day. But there’s actually a legitimate reason why Americans continue to tip more than Europeans.Homestays and B&Bs will usually bill you for meals and extra services at the end so you can tip them then. Do let them know this tip is for the staff, who do the cooking, cleaning etc. Always leave the tip at the end of the stay. Again, a little more than INR 100 per person/per night is enough. Additionally, in India, there will be times when bellboys (individuals who will carry your luggage to your room) wait for a tip at the door. In these cases, you can give them a small tip of INR 10 to 20. Yes, you should. If you’ve been on a walking tour, a bus trip or a coach trip, you should definitely leave a small tip. How Much Should You Tip Tour Guides in the UK? The measures in the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 will come into force via secondary legislation. We expect the measures to come into force around a year after Royal Assent. We will confirm the date of commencement later this year. Like it is in all countries, tipping in the UK is massively dependent on context. Is Tipping Offensive in the UK?

Something to consider: Don’t penalise the waitstaff for food quality, unless they do not handle the complaint well. These kind of complaints should be directed at management. There are no specific rules to tipping in Portugal but the first rule of thumb is that tips are always appreciated. Many people working in the service industry receive low wages as the minimum wage in the country is still quite low.

If these amounts are near-mandatory, what has gone wrong with the system?

Expect to pay a variety of tips at hotels, and the bigger and more luxurious the property, the greater the amount. Service