Category "tipping"

Is it appropriate for a cruise ship beer dispenser to charge gratuity/tip?

We are currently on a Caribbean cruise operated out of Miami. On board there is a beer dispenser (PYOB - Pour Your Own Beer), which charges per ounce directly t

Is it normal to tip an Uber driver in Canada?

What's the answer if I: have luggage, like checked baggage for flights? don't have any luggage? If I ought to tip, how much? Thanks! This is the Canadian v

Do hotel cleaning personnel have any benefit from leaving empty bottles in the room as opposed to returning them to the store?

In some countries a way of tipping the cleaning personnel is to leave a small amount of money (e.g. In Portugal about €1). While in Germany, I have notice

How to tip room cleaning in the US if you don't use cash?

As a matter of habit, I never deal with cash while staying in the US. All I have on hand is a few credit cards, which also means using the ATM would incur fees.

Is it okay for a ticket seller in the USA to refuse to give you your change, keep it for themselves and claim it's a tip?

Some years ago (2014) my friends and I did a trip to New York City, during which we were having meals in many restaurants and giving tips to the waiters, the wa

Can I adjust automatic gratuities after disembarkation on Carnival Cruise Lines in the USA?

I don't want to discuss the ethics or practices of tipping. I just need to know if there is any way to adjust the automatic gratuities after I leave the ship.

Should I tip on the Amtrak train?

I've never rode on an Amtrak train before- in this case I'll be riding the Silver Star which allows for checked luggage and has a dining car. Is it customary to

How to reward good service in Japan?

I was recently in Japan and a couple of my Airbnb hosts and a particular bookstore clerk were exceedingly kind and accommodating, even by the high standards of

Daily tipping hotel staff in coins (US)

I'm in the US for a business trip in a period of one week. In my first day (Sunday) I left the room very late, and thought there would be no room service so the

Is tipping mandatory at restaurants in Canada?

Is tipping at restaurants mandated by law in Canada? Can a restaurant manager call the police if I chose not to tip? I am not interested in any ethical or empl

How much is customary to tip drivers in Georgia?

I.e. foreigners travelling with a tour agency based in Georgia. In their quotations they mention explcitely that the quote does not include tips for the drivers

Do you tip airport wheelchair assistants at US airports

Occasionally I fly with an elderly relative that needs wheelchair help at the airport. This usually means informing the airline and they arrange for someone t

Do you have to tip for late check out in US?

I've read in hotels you should tip porters (taking bags), bag staff if leaving your bags for the hotel to take care of for any length of time, room service, roo

Is there a polite and correct way to give the wanted amount of tip in the restaurant when you have no suitable cash?

When I pay by cash in a restaurant, I get change back first and then I usually have enough small bank notes to give the wanted amount of tip. However due recent