1. When and where were the tip?
There are at least two versions of the origin of the concept of "tipping" (in English - tips). On one of them, the appearance of a tip connected with the origin in the XVIII century tea culture in England when wealthy ladies and gentlemen tasted flavored drink in the lush gardens. Over time, those wishing to enjoy a cup of tea became more and more, and a hot drink to the table was getting less and less --track waiters did not have time to serve all the time. Helped prioritize the box with the inscription «TIPS» (To Insure Prompt Service - «quick service"), in which the coin motivated staff noticeable. According to another version, as the origin of the word "tip" indicates a slang verb to tip - to pass anything from one person to another.
2. To whom and for what?
Tipping is customary to service personnel as a reward for good work. But this rule has exceptions: chef, stewardess, a dentist or an interpreter can be in response to your "generosity" just offended. Worldwide list of "tips" professions and places to tip, is about the same. In restaurants, the money usually leave the waiters and bartenders on the table after paying the bill.The hotels are usually given a tip the porter for the delivery of luggage to the room, and leaving, to leave money maid - on the bed or bedside table. The beauty tip rely to all who have served, personally. At airports trifle decided to leave the porters for their services. Bus driver and tour guide at the tip usually collected from all groups. Money on a cruise ship leave the waiters, bartenders and maids. At the end of the trip lay a certain amount in an envelope - it then divided equally among the entire crew. The casino waiters give a tip for each drink, the dealer - at the end of the game, especially in the case of a win. At the gas station and car wash extra charge be glad to serve you workers, while in the parking lot gratuities are usually given only if the car is returned.
3. To pay or not?
Usually the tip - is voluntary. Everyone who decides to give them or not, and why. Even in America, where the tradition of tipping erected in the cult and supported by a special memorandum, National Association of restaurants, which are fixed for them the recommended amount, no one will send you to jail for refusing to increase to account. High - will be sent at all loud. The reason why pay just not worth it - poor service: lazy, rude, distracted. But sometimes it happens that a tip is necessary to leave against their will, if they are already included in the bill and the check is written Tips Are Included. There's nothing you can do about it!
4. Under the ban.
There are countries where tipping is not accepted. Or, as, for example, in China, all prohibited by law. The Chinese themselves say that the absence of the tip helps to maintain the basics of their worldview: the employee lives thanks to his master, and simply can not take money from other people. But Western influence is inevitable. If earlier in response to suggestions from the waiter the money could only hear the frightened "Bu-bu-bu" ( "No, no, no"), but now the situation has changed.A series of expensive restaurants, where the tip can be included in the bill, in other waiters themselves happy to accept them as a reward. In contrast to China, Japan's money just do not take: the Japanese believe that good service - their duty, and do not accept any kind of compensation. Also, the tip may offend the honor of the Japanese restaurant owner: you are not sure that he is able to pay well for the work of their employees?In New Zealand and Australia, too, tipping undesirable and may even cause an adverse reaction - no matter if you leave money to the waiter, barman or maid. In 2010, the Ministry of Economy of the United Arab Emirates has banned employees of restaurants and cafes include the tip in the bill. The ban applies to public catering establishments, located outside hotels and tourist centers, and operates throughout the country. Also, tourists and local residents were invited to submit complaints to the demands of the tip above the bill. Violates the prohibition establishments are fined and even deprived of authorization to trade. In an impromptu list of «No Tips, Please» can also include Brunei, Oman, South Korea and Singapore.
5. The size of the tip.
In each country, its size and the conditions for the tip. Conventionally, all of them can be divided into two categories: first, where tips are given in excess of the amount specified in the bill; and second, where the tip is already included in the bill. Usually a tip size ranging from 5 to 10% of the bill. But there is an unwritten rule: the minimum amount should not be less than the smallest banknote denomination ($ 1, € 1, 10 rubles, etc.). The taxi made rounded to the next whole number, if the counter $ 5.40, it is necessary to give $ 6 if $ 14 - then $ 15, etc. The biggest tip - up 25% - decided to leave the United States. Here they constitute the main income service workers. In the US, you feel almost obliged: a box with the word TIPS is, even in the "McDonald's". Leave less than 10% is considered impolite: catch, accused of forgetfulness and will be asked to report.Another country, which also can not get away from the expensive "tea" - is France. Here the amount of 15-16% of the order will be automatically included in the bill (line service compris). French themselves do not give additional tips, foreigners - most of ignorance. In Italy and Germany in check will include a modest 5-10%. In most other countries, voluntary tip, but rarely fall below 5%, and only in Switzerland, Holland and Austria is 3-6%. In the East - Tunisia, Turkey and Egypt - the usual tip of 5-10% are called "baksheesh" and expected everywhere: the level of intrusiveness of staff in an attempt to earn a tea often requires separate moral training. In Russian culture of tipping is developing slowly, the average amount of tea is 10%, and almost never included in the bill: the waiter award is welcome, but is always at your discretion.
6. What if there is no cash?
Even if you want a credit card, a good deal with a little bit of cash for tipping. However, its absence is not a problem: ask to write off an additional amount from the card. The check can be a separate line item around with this text: "Please write off credit card __ rubles. on tip costs. " Tipping is left with a bank card, to remove her second transaction: first, the bank receives a message about the withdrawals on the account, then - the withdrawal of money for services rendered. Such a tip taxed and therefore not so dearly loved by waiters. If neither the money nor the card is not at hand, come and souvenirs with the symbols of your country, the pen, a cigarette or a similar trifle. The main thing - do not keep a good man without attention. Do waiters say that if there is no tipping.
7. How to deal with frustration?
Dissatisfaction with staff number of tips can be found anywhere, but worst of all is the case in the United States: if you leave less than 15% laid, you will inquire, what was the matter. You will not find a reasonable answer - you are threatened with general contempt, and hit the black list of clients. A young waiter from San Francisco once even created a website with information about the most greedy clients. Special services, of course, quickly closed it for "security reasons", but the fact remains - in the United States must accept the need to leave a tip. It happens that the staff behaves unacceptable: you frankly rude or do not return the change. Here you can get lost - guilty retire or to report a couple of bills on the table. But it is better to go on the principle: ask for the complaints book and recalled that the tip and delivery - is not the same, and "tea" - is voluntary.
8. Interesting facts about tipping
- The desire of people to leave a tip psychologists explain the desire to show their financial viability and comply with social norms.
- The biggest tip waiters are to be submitted to clients by name.
- Most of all women leave a tip, neurotic and extroverted.
- Café Fast service US has blacklisted clients, which are entered those who do not pay or give less than 15%, - they simply refuse to operate.
- Eight years ago, in Hungary the code of honor of the waiter was adopted, according to which they were forbidden to remind the client about tipping and demonstrate dissatisfaction. The appearance of the code of honor has led to what is today the tea began to leave more.
- In the pubs of Ireland job bartender made to encourage a drink.
- The biggest tip - $ 16 000 - left in a New York cafe American businessman.