Countries where tipping is not expected
American SamoaTipping is not customary or expected in American Samoa. Unlike mainland U.S. dining, local guides say leave nothing...
AustraliaWorkers earn normal wages, so there is no tipping obligation at restaurants or bars. Round up or leave up to 10% only...
BhutanTipping is not expected in restaurants in Bhutan, where a 10% service charge is usually included. Guides and drivers...
BruneiTipping is not customary in Brunei. Large hotels and restaurants often add a 10% service charge, so check the bill...
CambodiaTipping is not expected in daily life. Small cash tips show up mainly in tourist areas for hotel staff, guides, and...
ChinaOn the mainland, tipping is not expected in everyday restaurants, bars, or taxis. Check upscale bills for a 10-15%...
Cook IslandsTipping is not customary in the Cook Islands. Prices already include VAT, so leave nothing on the bill unless you want...
DenmarkService is included in menu prices by law, so tipping is not expected and staff do not depend on tips. Round up if you...
DjiboutiA 10% service charge is already on many restaurant bills in Djibouti, so further tipping is rare and never requested...
EritreaHotels and restaurants in Eritrea add a 10% service charge on many bills, so further tipping is optional. If no service...
EstoniaTipping is optional and not compulsory. Round up everyday bills, and leave about 5-10% only for very good sit-down...
Falkland IslandsTipping is not part of Falkland Islands culture and is never required. Pay the posted bill in Stanley restaurants...
Faroe IslandsService is already included in Faroe Islands prices. Extra tipping is never required. Round up or leave a little cash...
Federated States of MicronesiaTipping is not customary in the Federated States of Micronesia. Hospitality is offered freely, and tips are never...
FijiTipping is not expected in Fiji. Service charge is often already included, and modest tips are mainly for exceptional...
FinlandTipping is not expected. Service is included in every bill, and staff earn living wages under collective agreements...
FranceService compris means the bill already includes service, so extra tipping is never required. Round up or leave a little...
French GuianaService is already included on French Guiana bills under French rules. Extra tipping is never required. Round up meals...
French PolynesiaTipping is not expected in French Polynesia. Since 2007, a service charge is included in hotel and restaurant prices...
GreenlandIn Greenland, tipping is not expected. Prices already include tips and gratuity. Round up or leave about 5-10% only...
GuadeloupeService is already included on Guadeloupe bills under French rules. Extra tipping is never required. Round up or leave...
IcelandTipping is not expected. Service is already included in prices, so most people only round up or leave a small extra for...
JapanExcellent service is part of the price, so cash tips are not part of daily dining or taxi rides. Pay the amount on the...
KiribatiTipping is not customary in Kiribati and is not required. Pay the posted restaurant bill, leave a small AUD thank-you...
KyrgyzstanTipping is not expected in Kyrgyzstan, but rounding up is appreciated in nicer restaurants and for good service...
LaosTipping is not expected in Laos, but it is appreciated in tourist areas like Luang Prabang. In restaurants, rounding up...
LuxembourgService is included in most bills, so tipping stays optional. Most locals round up or leave 5-10% only when restaurant...
MalaysiaTipping is not expected. Many hotel and restaurant bills already add a 10% service charge plus tax, shown as "++" on...
Marshall IslandsTipping is not customary in the Marshall Islands. Restaurants, taxis, hotels, and tour operators do not expect a...
MartiniqueService is already included on Martinique bills under French rules. Extra tipping is never required. Round up or leave...
MayotteService is already included on Mayotte bills, as in mainland France. Extra tipping is never required. Round up or leave...
MonacoService is built into most bills, matching French-style customs just across the border. Round up or leave a few euros...
MongoliaTipping is not customary in Mongolia, but it is appreciated in tourist-facing restaurants and tours. In restaurants...
MyanmarTipping is not traditional in daily life. An optional 10% or small cash tip in kyat (MMK) is fine at restaurants for...
NauruTipping is not expected or customary in Nauru. Pay the stated AUD price for meals and rides, and leave a small...
NetherlandsService is built into menu prices and staff wages, so tipping is not expected. Round up to the next euro, or leave...
New CaledoniaTipping is not expected in New Caledonia. Official guidance says prices already include service tax. Round up or leave...
New ZealandIn New Zealand, staff are paid fair minimum wages, so tipping is not expected. Round up the bill or leave a small...
NorwayWages are high and prices already reflect service, so tipping is never required. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% is a...
PalauTipping is not required in Palau. Official guidance says leave cash only for standout service, and check the bill first...
Papua New GuineaTipping is not customary in Papua New Guinea. Hotels and restaurants do not add service charges; it is not common to...
RéunionService is already included on Réunion bills, as in mainland France. Extra tipping is never required. Round up or leave...
Saint BarthélemyService is already included on Saint Barthélemy bills under French rules. Extra tipping is never required. Round up or...
SamoaTipping is not customary or expected in Samoa. Official guidance says leave a gift only to thank staff. Round up a...
SeychellesTipping is not expected in Seychelles, but small extras are appreciated in resorts and for good personal service...
SingaporeTipping in Singapore is not expected. Most sit-down restaurants already include a 10% service charge, and GST is added...
Solomon IslandsTipping is not customary or expected in the Solomon Islands. Travel guides ask visitors to honour the local no-tip...
South KoreaTipping is not part of local culture. Pay the bill as shown. Extra gratuity can confuse staff and may be refused or...
SwedenTipping is not expected in Sweden. Most people round up to the nearest krona for everyday service, and 5-10% is...
TaiwanTipping is not expected. Many hotels and restaurants add a 10% service charge to the bill, so nothing extra is...
Timor-LesteTipping is not expected in Timor-Leste, but a small thank-you is appreciated. Round up meals or leave 1-2 USD when...
TongaTipping is not customary or expected in Tonga. Official tourism guidance says leave nothing beyond the posted bill. A...
TuvaluTipping is not customary or expected in Tuvalu. Pay the agreed fare and the posted meal total, and leave a small AUD...
UzbekistanTipping is not expected in Uzbekistan. In tourist restaurants, rounding up or a small extra for good service is...
VanuatuTipping is not customary or expected in Vanuatu. Official tourism guidance says leave nothing beyond the posted bill. A...