Americans are the most generous tippers in the world, according to a survey conducted by travel website TripAdvisor.
Sixty percent of Americans say that they tip for service, but that's mostly because it's practiced in the States. Most service staff in countries around the world don't expect to be tipped for their service because they are well-paid compared to those in the US.
For example, the average wage for a waiter in Australia is $15 per hour along with benefits, according to PayScale. In the US, a wage of only at least $2.13 per hour, and at least $30 per month in tips, is required, so service staff are essentially relying on these tips to make a living.
Other times, the line between opting to leave a tip or just a simple "thank you" is blurred. With help from TripAdvisor, we've listed countries where tipping isn't standard, but in nearly all cases, you can tip a person directly if you feel their service was extraordinary.
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Australia
There is usually a service charge tacked on your bill, and any extra tipping is entirely voluntary. The average wage for servers in Australia is $15.38 per hour, and waiters get benefits as part of their jobs.
Belgium
According to TripAdvisor, tipping in Belgium is not common.
Most service sectors include their service charge with the bill — at restaurants, salons, and taxis.
China
Tipping can be a bit confusing in China, but normally no one tips.
It's usually prohibited — it's illegal to tip taxi drivers, for example — and is considered impolite. But, because of the booming tourism industry, more tour guides are relying on tips for their income. Feel free to tip your tour guide, or anyone who really went above and beyond to help you — just be prepared for them to refuse.
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