The Tipping Point
New York
Whether you're from Peoria or Paris, you'll probably be shocked by how much and how often New Yorkers tip.
Waiter: 20%
Doorman: $1 (if he's holding the door or flagging a cab)
Taxi Driver: 20%
Maid: $5 per person, per day
Sky Cap: $2 per bag
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.