Countries where tipping is not expected

Australia

Workers earn normal wages, so there is no tipping obligation at restaurants or bars. Round up or leave up to 10% only.

Bhutan

Tipping is not expected in restaurants in Bhutan, where a 10% service charge is usually included. Guides and drivers,.

Cambodia

Tipping is not expected in daily life. Small cash tips show up mainly in tourist areas for hotel staff, guides, and.

China

On the mainland, tipping is not expected in everyday restaurants, bars, or taxis. Organized tours and some upscale.

Denmark

Service is included in menu prices by law, so tipping is not expected and staff do not depend on tips. Round up if you.

Estonia

Tipping is optional and not compulsory. Round up everyday bills, and leave about 5-10% only for very good sit-down.

Fiji

Tipping is not expected in Fiji. Service charge is often already included, and modest tips are mainly for exceptional.

Finland

Tipping is not expected. Service is included in every bill, and staff earn living wages under collective agreements.

France

Service compris means the bill already includes service, so extra tipping is never required. Round up or leave a little.

Greenland

In Greenland, tipping is not expected. Visit Greenland notes that prices already include tips and gratuity. Round up or.

Iceland

Tipping is not expected in Iceland. Service is already included in prices, so most people only round up or leave a.

Japan

Excellent service is part of the price, so cash tips are not part of daily dining or taxi rides. Pay the amount on the.

Kyrgyzstan

Tipping is not expected in Kyrgyzstan, but rounding up is appreciated in nicer restaurants and for good service.

Laos

Tipping is not expected in Laos, but it is appreciated in tourist areas like Luang Prabang. In restaurants, rounding up.

Luxembourg

Service is included in most bills, so tipping stays optional. Most locals round up or leave 5-10% only when restaurant.

Malaysia

Tipping is not expected. Many hotel and restaurant bills already add a 10% service charge plus tax, shown as "++" on.

Monaco

Service is built into most bills, matching French-style customs just across the border. Round up or leave a few euros.

Mongolia

Tipping is not customary in Mongolia, but it is appreciated in tourist-facing restaurants and tours. In restaurants,.

Myanmar

Tipping is not traditional in daily life. An optional 10% or small cash tip in kyat (MMK) is fine at restaurants for.

Netherlands

Service is built into menu prices and staff wages, so tipping is not expected. Round up to the next euro, or leave.

New Zealand

In New Zealand, staff are paid fair minimum wages, so tipping is not expected. Round up the bill or leave a small.

Norway

Wages are high and prices already reflect service, so tipping is never required. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% is a.

Papua New Guinea

Tipping is not customary in Papua New Guinea. Hotels and restaurants do not add service charges; it is not common to.

Seychelles

Tipping is not expected in Seychelles, but small extras are appreciated in resorts and for good personal service.

Singapore

Tipping in Singapore is not expected. Most sit-down restaurants already include a 10% service charge, and GST is added.

South Korea

Tipping is not part of local culture. Pay the bill as shown. Extra gratuity can confuse staff and is often refused or.

Sweden

Tipping is not expected in Sweden. Most people round up to the nearest krona for everyday service, and 5-10% is.

Taiwan

Tipping is not expected. Many hotels and restaurants add a 10% service charge to the bill, so nothing extra is.

Uzbekistan

Tipping is not expected in Uzbekistan. In tourist restaurants, rounding up or a small extra for good service is.