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Paris
You might get an occasional smile but don't expect effusive "merci's" in a town where tipping is expected but never discussed.
Waiter: Service is included. Round up to the nearest euro.
Doorman: 1 euro
Taxi Driver: Round up to the nearest euro
Maid: 1 to 2 euros per person, per day
Sky Cap: 1 euro per bag
To read the full article The Tipping Point.
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Rome
Cash makes things happen in this city, and gratitude always seems to be genuine.
Waiter: 5-10%
Doorman: 1 euro
Taxi Driver: Round up to the nearest euro
Maid: 1 to 2 euros per person, per day
Sky Cap: 1 euro per bag
To read the full article The Tipping Point.
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London
Locals tip begrudgingly, while Americans usually tip more than they have to.
Waiter: 10%
Doorman: 1 pound
Taxi Driver: 10-15 %
Maid: 1 to 2 pounds per person, per day
Sky Cap: 1 pound per bag
To read the full article The Tipping Point.
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Stockholm
This is a city where the tipping is as modest as the culture itself—and seems to be almost an afterthought.
Waiter: 10% (unless service is included)
Doorman: 7-14 Swedish Kronor
Taxi Driver: Round up to the nearest Swedish Kronor
Maid: 14 or more Swedish Kronor per person, per day
Sky Cap: 7 Swedish Kronor per bag
To read the full article The Tipping Point.
Livia Corona
Buenos Aires
Cash is king in this economy, and tips are gratefully received.
Waiter: 10%
Doorman: 3 pesos
Taxi Driver: Round up to the nearest peso
Maid: 3 to 6 pesos per person, per day
Sky Cap: 3 pesos per bag
To read the full article The Tipping Point.
Testuya Miura
Bangkok and Tokyo
Keep your baht or yen in your pocket; you'll only insult the Thais and Japanese by proffering a tip.
Waiter: none
Doorman: none
Taxi Driver: none
Maid: none
Sky Cap: none
To read the full article The Tipping Point.
Andrea Fazzari
Hong Kong
The percentages are lower than New York, but the tip is expected with the same sense of entitlement.
Waiter: 10%
Doorman: 8 HK Dollars
Taxi Driver: Round up to the nearest HK dollar
Maid: 8 to 16 HK Dollars per person, per day
Sky Cap: 8 HK Dollars
To read the full article The Tipping Point.
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Sydney
Tipping is as easygoing as the culture, so expect to tip only occasionally.
Waiter: 10%
Doorman: 1 Australian dollar
Taxi Driver: Round up to the nearest Australian dollar
Maid: 1 Australian dollar per day
Sky Cap: 1 Australian dollar
To read the full article The Tipping Point.
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Dubai
They have six-star hotels, so it's little wonder that they're supported by a tipping system that is fast approaching Western standards.
Waiter: 10%
Doorman: 5 dirhams
Taxi Driver: Round up to the nearest dirham
Maid: 5 to 10 dirhams per person, per day
Sky Cap: 5 dirhams
To read the full article The Tipping Point.
