Tipping (service)

Tim10


Joined: 01/01/2008
Posts: 114

Message Posted:
06/01/2008 15:32

One of the things that I am not quite sure of (among many others) is how much to tip the waiter or a cab driver. Each country has it own customs. I have been in countries where the rate has been 10% and others of 25%.



I do not want to come across as "cheap", but also do not want to be taken advantage of.



Help!

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
06/01/2008 18:30

hi tim i always give in accordance with whether or not i had good service but i am a generous tipper

regards simbas

grahamlil


Joined: 10/10/2007
Posts: 143

Message Posted:
06/01/2008 19:20

Tim10

I also tip according to the service I have recieved, however I take into consideration on who I am tipping, for example waiters and waitresses get poor wages therfore deserve a good tip if the service is good.

As a rule of thumb I tip 10% of the bill all over the world, however this can go up to 20% for very good service or nothing at all if I feel the service was bad.



Regards grahamlil

Tim10


Joined: 01/01/2008
Posts: 114

Message Posted:
06/01/2008 20:12

Thank you all very much. This helped me a lot.

orangekazzie



Joined: 31/07/2007
Posts: 1091

Message Posted:
06/01/2008 22:25

Hi Tim10

Personally I always tip 10% if the service is good and nothing if I don't feel it is. I always make allowance for the fact that its not the UK and I expect to wait a little longer for my food.

Strange question from someone who already lives in Girne. This is the sort of question I would expect from someone who is either planning a holiday in the Country for the first time.



Karen