The travel experts' biggest tip is that “when in doubt – ask a local.” He suggests: “If you’re unsure of what’s expected and don’t want to risk offending anyone, ask at your hotel or accommodation, or locals in the restaurant, for advice and guidance on how much to leave (or not leave!
It might be added to your bill in some locations, or you may want to simply follow the country's mindset of offering money as a token of gratuity for service that usually is paid at the rate of minimum wage.”.
For Brits, while an additional service charge exists in most major cities, tipping tends to be a personal choice, based on the experience you’ve had, with most customers choosing to tip 10-15%.
You might see it added to your bill in a restaurant, a tip jar at a doughnut shop, or you may be invited by your conscience to leave one when you are served food or drink by a stranger.
Here, it’s considered the done thing to tip servers, as those working in the service industry consider it a way of saying “thank you” in the form of money.
