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lettie · 03-02-2008, 07:40

In a restaurant 10% is acceptable unless there is a service charge already added to the bill then a tip is not expected. I never tip for take out coffee and if a taxi comes to £3.50 I may round up to the nearest quid. I tend to tip the same abroad as I do at home although, in some countries, tips are not expected. I remember getting very good service in New Zealand a few years ago and left a tip, this was not expected and the restaurant staff were so pleased that they gave me a free drink..

03-02-2008, 07:40	#2
lettie Filthy / Gorgeous Bejeweled Blitz Champion! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Xanadu Posts: 4,005 Blog Entries: 337 Liked: 67 times Rep Power: 88670	Re: what rules do you follow when givng a tip In a restaurant 10% is acceptable unless there is a service charge already added to the bill then a tip is not expected. I never tip for take out coffee and if a taxi comes to £3.50 I may round up to the nearest quid. I tend to tip the same abroad as I do at home although, in some countries, tips are not expected. I remember getting very good service in New Zealand a few years ago and left a tip, this was not expected and the restaurant staff were so pleased that they gave me a free drink.. __________________ Never put off until tomorrow what you can avoid altogether. The views expressed here are my own and not necessarily those of my family, friends, employer, this site, my neighbours, hairdresser, dentist, GP, next door's dog or anyone else who knows me..