Eastern Europe
“Over-tipping is really common here,” says Darren Sather, a Californian who worked as waiter in Prague for a few years. “People feel like they’re still in Europe, so they do what they’d do in France, but the expectations are actually a lot lower.” If you find yourself dining behind the former Iron Curtain, leaving a little extra is much appreciated since monthly wages in Eastern Europe are much lower than their western counterparts. “Locals don’t really tip, so anything is appreciated,” says Sather. A good rule of thumb is to estimate about 10 percent, then go down a bit. Unless you’re in Hungary, where 10 percent is expected, according to Rick Steves’ Best of Eastern Europe. Round up around 5 percent for taxis and toss a few coins to helpful porters and valets.

Also, play it safe and physically hand the tip (if you choose to leave one) directly to your server—some cultures consider it gauche to leave money sitting on the table. ‘

Asia
Here’s some good news for travel budgets: in China gratuity is officially discouraged, according to AllChina.net. “Even though 10 percent used to be more of a norm in nicer Chinese restaurants, now it’s sort of looked down on,” says Heather Fung, a technology consultant who travels to China a few times each year. “But, if you offer a little extra in favor of good service, no one’s going to throw it back to you.” Japan also considers tipping to be in very poor taste, so this is another place to refrain from throwing money around like you’re in Vegas. Same goes for Thailand, Tahiti, Fiji, and Singapore.

India
“Tipping in India varies drastically depending on the type of joint you’re in,” says Erin Milley, who spent last summer working for a micro-finance company there. “In restaurants people generally tip, but only small amounts—just a few rupees.” Tipping anywhere else (salons, rickshaws, porters) is considered strange, says Milley. Unless you find yourself at a tourist hotspot or ultra-westernized resort—then tipping is much more expected.

And for other services aside from restaurants? Taxis don’t expect a tip, although rounding off to the nearest euro is a completely normal and nice gesture. Hotels? “Tip extremely helpful porters a euro or two, but that’s it,” says Moyal.

Eastern Europe
“Over-tipping is really common here,” says Darren Sather, a Californian who worked as waiter in Prague for a few years. “People feel like they’re still in Europe, so they do what they’d do in France, but the expectations are actually a lot lower.” If you find yourself dining behind the former Iron Curtain, leaving a little extra is much appreciated since monthly wages in Eastern Europe are much lower than their western counterparts. “Locals don’t really tip, so anything is appreciated,” says Sather. A good rule of thumb is to estimate about 10 percent, then go down a bit. Unless you’re in Hungary, where 10 percent is expected, according to Rick Steves’ Best of Eastern Europe. Round up around 5 percent for taxis and toss a few coins to helpful porters and valets.

Also, play it safe and physically hand the tip (if you choose to leave one) directly to your server—some cultures consider it gauche to leave money sitting on the table.

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