Americans Tipping Abroad: Too Much of a Good Thing?
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Americans can be a generous lot, but sometimes our magnanimous ways can clash with local customs. When it comes to Americans abroad, our tipping excesses may be inappropriate and over-the-top for many countries.
Rosemary McClure of the Los Angeles Times takes the over-tipper to task in the Trip Tip: "We tip Outrageously" Overseas. It's a good read if you're under the impression that one country's tip fits all.
Related links:
- TripAdvisor.com: Enter country name and 'tipping' in the search box, i.e. 'France Tipping' or 'Japan Tipping.'
- BBC h2g2: International Tipping Etiquitte
- Magellan's: Worldwide Tipping Guide
- USA TODAY: What to Tip in 77 Countries