For many holidaymakers, tipping remains one of the biggest cultural grey areas, with expectations varying from country to country.
In some parts of the world, tips make up a significant part of a worker’s income, while in places like Japan and Vietnam, they’re often unnecessary and can even be considered rude.
Elsewhere, the rules are much less clear, potentially leading to uncomfortable or highly volatile situations for visitors settling bills or receiving services at hotels, restaurants and taxis.
The United States is perhaps the country most associated with tipping culture, where servers rely heavily on gratuities and diners are expected to leave around
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