The etiquette of tipping can be complex and daunting. You should always leave a gratuity based on the satisfaction given to you because of the type of service provided and the quality of the service.
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Method 1 of 9: Part One: Food Service
Step 1. Give the waiter a 15% gratuity for adequate service
If the service provided to you is adequate, give a 15% gratuity of the bill, excluding taxes. Give a 20% gratuity for good service, and give a 10% gratuity for poor service.
- If the service provided to you is very poor and you know that the fault lies with your waiter, it is perfectly acceptable for you to leave less than 10% or even no.
- Butlers, captains, or managers usually receive a portion of your tip, so you can give your butler more tip if you want to tip the butler as well. Alternatively, you can tip the butler separately and discreetly for his special service to you. Under these conditions, a gratuity of Rp. 65,000, 00 – Rp. 325.00 is usually sufficient.
Step 2. Understand how to tip wine waiters and bartenders
These waiters are usually given a gratuity based on the price of the liquor you order.
- Give a 15% gratuity to the wine waiter based on the price of 1 bottle of wine you ordered.
- When buying drinks separately, give the barman IDR 13,000.00 for each alcoholic drink and IDR 6,500.00 for non-alcoholic drinks.
- When you pay your final bill, give a gratuity of 15% to 20% of the total price of your bill, and make sure you give a gratuity of at least IDR 13,000.00 for each alcoholic drink and IDR 6,500 for non-alcoholic beverages.
- Also keep in mind that you can tip the barman upfront so you can get better service.
Step 3. If you order food for delivery, give the waiter who delivers a 10% gratuity
If you order food such as pizza, the person who delivers the food to you should be given a 10% gratuity on the bill. The gratuity given should be around IDR 26,000, 00 or more, even if the amount is more than 10% of your billed amount.
- For delivery in difficult conditions, give a gratuity of 15% to 20% of the billed amount. An example of delivery in difficult conditions is when your food is delivered in heavy rain.
- Remember that you don't have to give a tip when you order take-out.
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Give the tip to another waiter. In upscale dining, you'll find waiters assigned to store your coat, valet parking attendants, car guards, or bathroom attendants. These people also need to be given a gratuity.
Tips Step 4 - Give the maids who stock your coats IDR 13,000.00 for each coat.
- Valet parking attendants and car guards should receive IDR 26,000,00 to bring your car.
- Give a gratuity of between Rp. 6,500-Rp. 13,000 for the maid in the bathroom.
Step 4. Consider giving a tip to the barista (coffee maker)
While this tip isn't required, you can put some of your change in a tip box if it's near where you pay.
Method 2 of 9: Part Two: Travel
Step 1. Give the hotel staff a tip
Almost every member of the hotel staff should receive a gratuity, especially if you are staying in a five-star hotel, not a motel or inn.
- A bellman, bellhop or doorman should receive a gratuity of IDR 26,000, 00 if you only bring one suitcase. If you bring more than one suitcase, you should give a gratuity of Rp. 65,000, 00. Or not, give the bellhop a gratuity of Rp. 13,000, 00 – Rp. 26,000, 00 for each suitcase.
- Give a gratuity of IDR 65,000, 00 to IDR 260,000, 00 to the concierge based on the service he provides to you. The better the service provided to you, the higher the gratuity you will give. However, you don't need to give a tip if you're just asking for directions.
- Give a gratuity to the housekeeper of IDR 26,000, 00 to IDR 65,000, 00 every night. Usually, you will need to pay this gratuity daily, but you can choose to pay a large gratuity right away when you check out from the hotel.
- If the gratuity is not included in the bill when you order food from room service (room service), give a gratuity of at least IDR 65,000.00.
- Give the doorman a gratuity of IDR 13,000.00 for each suitcase he helps lift for you. Also give IDR 13,000.00 if he helps you get a taxi.
Step 2. Give your driver a gratuity
Whoever is the driver to serve you should get a gratuity.
- A bus driver who is not working on public transportation should receive a gratuity of IDR 13,000.00 to IDR 26,000, 00, assuming he or she helps you with your luggage.
- Private chauffeurs, even if only temporary, should receive a 10% to 15% gratuity of the service fee provided.
- Taxi drivers usually receive a 10% gratuity, or between IDR 26,000.00 to IDR 65,000, 00. Keep in mind that this depends on where you take the taxi. If in doubt, give the driver a gratuity of 15% of the metered fee, with an additional IDR 13,000, 00 – IDR 26,000, 00 if the taxi driver helps you lift the suitcase.
Step 3. Give a gratuity to the waiter at the airport
If you get off at the side of the road, the airport attendants should receive IDR 13,000.00 for each suitcase. If the waiter helps you carry your luggage to the place to check-in, give a gratuity of IDR 26.000,00 for each suitcase.
Step 4. Learn about tipping on a sailing ship
The policy of giving gratuities may vary from one sailing vessel to another. Contact the sailing ship you are using to find out what their expectations are for a service gratuity.
Method 3 of 9: Part Three: Daily Life
Step 1. Give a tip to those who take care of your personal appearance
Whoever takes care of your hair, nails, or anything else about your appearance usually receives a fee.
- Hair stylists and barbers typically receive a 15% to 20% gratuity of the cost of the haircut, with a minimum tip of IDR 13,000.00. For regular barbers and salons, a 10% stipend is usually acceptable.
- For those who provide services related to hair, such as shampooing or shaving, give a gratuity of IDR 13,000, 00 to IDR 26,000, 00 for those who provide services.
- Give a tip for the person who trims and cares for your nails at 15% of the service fee.
- Give a gratuity for those who provide direct services at the spa by 15% to 20%. For masseuses who work outside the spa, give a 10% to 15% gratuity. If the service is provided by the owner of the spa, you do not need to give a tip.
- Shoe polishers receive a gratuity of IDR 26,000, 00 to IDR 39,000.
Step 2. Give a tip to the person who helps lift your groceries if allowed
Not all grocery stores allow gratuities, but if you are allowed to give gratuities, then you should give IDR 13,000.00 for the plastic carrier for your groceries, and more than IDR. 39,000 if he helps you carry more than 3 plastic bags. groceries.
Step 3. Give a tip to the person who helps you lift things when you move house
If you hire someone to move your belongings into a new apartment, house or office, give each person a tip of IDR 130,000, 00 to IDR 325,000, 00 for their services.
Step 4. Consider tipping the furniture delivery guy
The gratuity for furniture deliverymen varies based on the difficulty of the item they are shipping. Often, the gratuity that needs to be given is between IDR 65,000, 00 – IDR 260,000, 00.
However, for easy delivery, you can provide cold drinking water instead of a tip
Step 5. Know when a gratuity is unnecessary
There are several types of service work that do not require a gratuity. For example, a handyman does not need to be given a gratuity.
Gas station attendants usually don't accept gratuities. But you can give them a tip of anywhere between IDR 26,000, 00 to IDR 52,000, 00 if you are in doubt
Method 4 of 9: Part Four: Vacation Tips
Step 1. Remember the benefits of giving a gratuity while on vacation
You are not required to give extra gratuities to people who usually serve you during the holiday season. You can do that, you can also not do that. But generally, if you do, you build a positive relationship with the people you used to serve.
Step 2. If you can, pay more weekly
The maids you hire directly usually receive a weekly surcharge in the holiday season.
These servants include babysitters, child caretakers, gardeners, and housekeepers
Step 3. Consider tipping anyone who provides services to you
People who used to provide you with services even if you didn't hire them can be given a special gratuity on holidays.
- Give the doorman in your apartment a bottle of wine or a box of chocolates.
- Give a gratuity to garbage pickers, newspaper senders, and cleaners in the amount of IDR 195,000, 00 – IDR 325,000, 00.
- The bearer of the letter can be given a gratuity in kind at a price of Rp. 195,000, 00 to Rp. 325,000, 00.
- Give your personal trainer a tip of IDR 260,000, 00 to IDR 650,000, 00 discreetly, depending on how often you work with him.
Method 5 of 9: Part Five: Giving a Tit In The Rest Of The Countries In The Americas
Step 1. Give a tip to the service provider in Mexico
When you tip in Mexico, Pesos are preferred over Dollars, but technically you can give Dollars if you need to.
- Give a 10% to 15% gratuity to your waiter at the restaurant.
- At the hotel, give IDR 8,500, 00 to IDR 17,000, 00 for each suitcase that is lifted by the luggage clerk, IDR 17,000, 00 to IDR 42,500,000 per night for the housekeeper, and give a concierge IDR 42,500, 00 to IDR 127,500, 00 for every assistance given to you.
- The tour guide should be given a gratuity of between Rp. 85,000, 00 to Rp. 170,000.00 per day for each person, but if the tour guide is also your driver, you should give a gratuity of between Rp. 170,000.00 to Rp. 255,000, 00 per day.
- The gas station attendant should be given a gratuity of IDR 4,250.00 for each filling.
Step 2. Give a good tip in Canada
There are similar policies regarding gratuities in Canada as in the United States.
- Give a tip of 15% to 20% of the bill to your waiter at the restaurant.
- At your hotel, give your concierge a tip of IDR 130,000, 00 to IDR 260,000, 00 for every service he provides. Give a gratuity of IDR 13,000, 00 to IDR 26,000, 00 to your luggage lifter for each suitcase he brings. Give the housekeeper IDR 26,000,00 per day, or IDR 65,000,00 at a luxury hotel.
- Give your taxi driver a gratuity of 10% to 15% of the meter.
- Give your tour guide a 15% gratuity at the end of the excursion.
Step 3. Learn how to tip in Costa Rica
Fees are usually cheap in Costa Rica. This is because service providers in Costa Rica are paid more than service providers in other countries in Central America.
- Restaurant gratuities are included in the bill, but you can give more if you wish.
- At the hotel, give your luggage lifter a gratuity of between IDR 3,250.00 to IDR 6,500, 00 for each suitcase, give a gratuity of IDR 13,000, 00 for each suitcase if you stay at a luxury hotel. Give a gratuity of IDR 13,000.00 per day for the housekeeper.
- Taxi drivers receive a gratuity of IDR 26,000, 00 to IDR 52,000, 00 for long trips, and give IDR 13,000, 00 to IDR 26,000, 00 for trips from the airport to your hotel. Each tour guide receives IDR 65,000, 00 to IDR 130,000, 00 per day.
- On the ship, give a gratuity to the captain of Rp. 65,000, 00 – Rp. 130,000, 00. This money will be distributed by the captain to the crew.
Method 6 of 9: Part Six: Tipping in Europe
Step 1. Know how to tip in the UK
There are variations in the provisions for tipping in the UK based on the type and quality of service. However, the etiquette of giving money in the UK is relatively easy once you get used to it. Overall, the gratuity is not very expected from a tourist.
- In restaurants, a gratuity for service is usually included in the bill. But if not, give 10% to 15% of your bill. Be aware that in England, it is not customary to give a tip at the bar.
- At the hotel, give IDR 20,000, 00 to IDR 40,000, 00 for each suitcase carried by the luggage lifter. Give IDR 20,000, 00 to IDR 40,000, 00 every night to the housekeeper. You can give up to IDR 100,000,00 if you stay at a five star hotel.
- Give your taxi driver a gratuity of 10% or less. You must also give your guide or private driver a 10% gratuity at the end of the day.
Step 2. Giving a gratuity in France/France
There are variations in the gratuity given, based on the services provided.
- Ties are not required in restaurants, but French/French people usually leave 10% in coins. You don't have to give a tip at the bar.
- Give a gratuity of Rp. 15,000, 00 for each suitcase at the hotel and Rp. 15,000, 00 – Rp. 30,000, 00 per night for the housekeeper. Give a gratuity to the concierge of IDR 150,000, 00 – IDR 225,000, 00 for every dining reservation, Give half when you just arrive, and half when you leave.
- Tour guides receive a gratuity of between IDR 375,000,00 to IDR 750,000,00, but a private driver at the airport should receive IDR 150,000,00 to IDR 300,000,00.
Step 3. Leave the appropriate gratuity in Germany
Giving gratuities tends to be blatant in Germany.
- Add a 10% to 15% gratuity when paying your bill at a restaurant or bar.
- Provide a luggage lifter at your hotel for IDR 45,000,00 for each suitcase. Housekeepers receive IDR 75,000.00 per night, and concierges are supposed to receive IDR 300,000.00 if they provide assistance.
Step 4. Give a good gratuity in Italy
You only need to give a tip to the waiter in the restaurant and hotel employees.
- Give a 10% gratuity at the restaurant, but don't exceed that amount.
- Luggage lifters receive IDR 75,000, 00 for each suitcase and housekeepers receive IDR 15,000, 00 to IDR 30,000, 00 per night.
Step 5. Giving a gratuity in Spain
Vary your tip based on the services provided, and always pay your tip with cash, not a credit card.
- For good service in restaurants, give a percentage of 7% to 13%. Don't give a tip for bad service.
- Concierge should receive IDR 75,000,00 to IDR 150,000,00 for special assistance. The cleaning staff at the hotel should receive IDR 75,000.00 per day, and the luggage lifter should receive IDR 15,000.00 for each suitcase he lifts.
- Give the tour guide a gratuity of IDR 450,000,00 to IDR 600,000 per day. When giving a gratuity to a taxi driver, you just need to round up the meter.
Method 7 of 9: Part Seven: Tipping in Asia and the Pacific
Step 1. Offer gratuities in Australia and New Zealand
When you offer gratuities in these countries, be quiet. And remember, your gratuity may be rejected.
- Give a 10% to 15% gratuity to your waiter at the restaurant.
- Give a gratuity of Rp. 10,000, 00 for each suitcase that is lifted by the luggage clerk at your hotel, Rp. 10,000, 00 to Rp. 50,000, 00 per day for the housekeeper, and Rp. 100,000, 00 to Rp. 200,000, 00 for any help done by the concierge.
- Taxi drivers get 10% of the meter. Private tour guides get IDR 500,000.00 per day, but tour guides on buses get IDR. 50,000, 00 to IDR 100,000, 00. Private drivers get a gratuity of IDR 200,000, 00 per day.
Step 2. If you are at a spa or at a beauty parlor, give a 10% to 15% gratuity
Step 3. Give gratuities sparingly in China
Usually, tipping is not expected and is not accepted in hotels and other service establishments, with only a few exceptions.
- Luggage lifters are supposed to get IDR 200.00 for each suitcase.
- Give IDR 20,000 to IDR 60,000,00 for a massage session at a massage house.
Step 4. Avoid giving gratuities in Japan
For most of Japan, you don't have to leave a tip for the services rendered. In fact, often the gratuity is rejected.
However, if you see a tip box at a restaurant or at a western-run business, you can leave a tip. However, the amount is up to you
Step 5. Learn about tipping in South Korea
Just like Japan, giving gratuities is not common in South Korea. You can offer a gratuity for outstanding service, but this is not to be expected.
- However, the tour guide still gets IDR 130,000,00 per person per day and the driver gets IDR 65,000,00.
- Luggage lifters can be given a gratuity of IDR 13,000.00 per bag.
Step 6. Give proper gratuity in India
The tip is expected by your restaurant waiter. On the other hand, the gratuity given will be highly appreciated, but not fully expected.
Step 7. Offer 10% to 15% gratuities at restaurants
- If you want to give a gratuity to your driver, give IDR 20,000 to IDR 40,000.00.
- For services that are well provided by a hotel concierge, luggage lifter, or housekeeper, you can give a gratuity of IDR 53,600.00 to IDR 107,000.
Method 8 of 9: Part Eight: Tipping in the Middle East
Step 1. Know how to give gratuities in Egypt
You need to give a different gratuity based on the services provided.
- Add 5% to 10% to the gratuity already included in the restaurant bill.
- At the hotel, give the housekeeper a tip of IDR 13,000.00 per day and a luggage lifter of IDR 13,000.00 per suitcase. Give a gratuity to the concierge of IDR 130,000, 00 to IDR 260,000, 00 per service.
- Give 10% to 15% gratuity to taxi drivers and tour guides IDR 260,000.00 per day.
Step 2. Learn how to tip in Israel
The tip amount will vary depending on where and who you are giving the tip to.
- At restaurants, add a gratuity of IDR 3,500.00 per customer to add to the gratuity already included in the bill.
- At the hotel, give IDR 3,500, 00 to IDR 7,000, 00 when asking for small favors. Luggage lifters get IDR 21,000, 00 for each suitcase lifted, and housekeepers get IDR 10,500, 00 to IDR 21,000, 00 per day.
- Taxi drivers should earn 10% to 15% and tour guides should receive IDR 315,000,00 to IDR 420,000,00 per person per day. If your tour guide also works as your driver, give IDR 420,000, 00 to IDR 525,000, 00.
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Give the correct gratuity in Saudi Arabia. As in other countries, the amount of gratuity varies depending on the services provided.
Tips Step 33 - Ties are not included in restaurant bills, so you will need to give a 10% to 15% tip of your bill.
- At the hotel, give the concierge IDR 260,000, 00 to IDR 325,000, 00 when you just arrive. Luggage lifters receive IDR 13,000, 00 to IDR 26,000, 00 for each suitcase, and housekeepers receive IDR 26,000, 00 per day.
- Tour guides are supposed to get a gratuity of IDR 130,000,00 per person per day for private and small group tours, or IDR 91,000, 00 per person per day for large groups. Private drivers should earn IDR 65,000,00 per day, and assistant drivers should earn IDR 26,000, 00 per person per day.
Method 9 of 9: Part Nine: Tipping in Africa
Step 1. Learn how to give a tip in Morocco
Give gratuities in Morocco as wisely as possible, and know the correct amount to give gratuities based on service.
- The gratuity may already be included in the restaurant bill, but if not, give a gratuity of 10% of the total bill.
- Give IDR 130,000.00 to the concierge at your hotel when you arrive, to guarantee a good service. Luggage lifters get IDR 26,000, 00 for each suitcase they lift, and housekeepers get IDR 65,000, 00 per night.
- Give your taxi driver a gratuity by rounding up the meter every 10 dirhams (Rp. 14,000, 00) when you pay. Private driver and tour guide get IDR 195,000,00 per day.
Step 2. Learn how to tip in South Africa
In addition to the usual services, you should also pay attention to car guards and luggage lifters at airports, as these people depend on gratuities and do not earn a salary.
- Pay the car attendant around IDR 15,000, 00 to IDR 20,000, 00 and the luggage lifter at the airport IDR 20,000, 00 to IDR 30,000, 00.
- Give a 10% to 15% gratuity to the waiter at the restaurant.
- At the hotel, give the concierge IDR 39,000, 00 to IDR 65,000, 00. Luggage lifters get IDR 13,000, 00 per suitcase, and housekeepers get IDR 13,000, 00 per night.
- Taxi drivers and private drivers get 10% of the meter. Tour guides should earn IDR 130,000,00 per person per day.
