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Tipping Guide
| Service | Typical Tip |
|---|---|
| Restaurant (sit-down) | 15% โ 20% |
| Restaurant (counter / takeout) | 10% โ 15% |
| Bar / drinks | 15% โ 20% |
| Food delivery | 10% โ 20% |
| Taxi / rideshare | 10% โ 20% |
| Hair salon / spa | 15% โ 20% |
| Hotel housekeeping | $2 โ $5 / night |
| Hotel concierge / bellhop | $2 โ $5 per bag |
๐ Tipping by Region
Customs vary widely โ here's a general guide
| Service | ๐บ๐ธ USA | ๐ช๐บ Europe | ๐จ๐ณ China | ๐ฎ๐ณ India | ๐ฆ๐ช Middle East |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurant | 15โ20% | 5โ10% | Not expected | 5โ10% | 10โ15% |
| Cafรฉ / Counter | 10โ15% | Round up | Not expected | Not expected | 5โ10% |
| Bar / Drinks | 15โ20% | โฌ1 per drink | Not expected | โน20โ50 | Not common |
| Food delivery | 10โ20% | โฌ1โ3 | Not expected | โน20โ50 | 5โ10% |
| Taxi / Rideshare | 10โ20% | Round up | Not expected | Round up | 10% |
| Hotel porter | $2โ5/bag | โฌ1โ2/bag | ยฅ10โ20/bag | โน50โ100/bag | 5โ10 AED/bag |
| Housekeeping | $2โ5/night | โฌ1โ2/night | Not expected | โน50โ100/night | 5โ10 AED/night |
| Hair salon / Spa | 15โ20% | 5โ10% | Not expected | โน50โ200 | 10โ15% |
| Tour guide | $5โ10/person | โฌ5โ10 | ยฅ50โ100 | โน200โ500 | 20โ50 AED |
| Valet parking | $2โ5 | โฌ2โ3 | Not expected | โน50โ100 | 10โ20 AED |
๐บ๐ธ USA: Tipping is expected and a major part of service workers' income. 15โ20% is standard for sit-down restaurants.
๐ช๐บ Europe: Service charge is often included in the bill. Small tips for exceptional service are appreciated but not mandatory.
๐จ๐ณ China: Tipping is generally not expected and can be considered rude in some contexts. High-end international hotels may accept tips.
๐ฎ๐ณ India: Tips are appreciated but smaller amounts are common. Many restaurants add a service charge. Round up for taxis.
๐ฆ๐ช Middle East: Tipping is common in UAE, less so in stricter countries. 10โ15% in restaurants. Service staff often come from abroad and rely on tips.