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  • Sons: Ages 32 & 28
  • Daughters: Ages 27 & 24
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Gratuities Abroad
FamilyHost_Tom - October 02, 2009
Do you tip for service when traveling internationally? Do you tip in American money, and do you operate on a percentage? Let's talk about how we decide whether or not to leave a gratuity, how to decide how much and whether we use dollars or the local currency.
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Jennyboots - October 03, 2009
Oh I would leave the local currency! One should research the country they are going to and see what is customary to leave!
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BroncosDad - October 29, 2009
I'd leave local currency. I'm of the opinion that the size of the gratuity will reflect my appreciation for the level of service. I know that 20% is supposed to be the rate, but if I get crummy service, I don't think its appropriate to give that kind of gratuity. And for really poor service, I don't believe a gratuity should be added. Just MHO.
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Scots_Suzy - 3 weeks ago

US dollars would probably be ok in Africa - I don't think the average European is going to be overly impressed to receive a currency they can't spend....

Local customs on tipping vary greatly - for example, in France, the expectation is to leave a few small coins after a meal - service is included. In the UK, anything between 10 and 20% is usual, depending on how good the service is.


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FamilyHost_Tom - 3 weeks ago
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  US dollars would probably be ok in Africa - I don't think the average European is going to be overly impressed to receive a currency they can't spend.... Local customs on tipping vary greatly - for example, in France, the expectation is to leave a few small coins after a meal - service is included. In the UK, anything between 10 and 20% is usual, depending on how good the service is.  
By Scots_Suzy
U.S. Currency is probably the best bet. That should be rather standard.
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