What Guide Books Tell Foreign Visitors to the U.S.

Re:What Guide Books Tell Foreign Visitors to the U.S. by loxs on Saturday June 02, 2012 @03:40AM (#4057424)

As an Eastern European, I concur. Here (Bulgaria), it's common to round up (only to the degree of 1 leva (0.50 euro)) for taxis and restaurants. This is "normal". If you tip higher, for example if you round up from 47 leva to 50, it's mostly regarded as a "tip", which means the server will be delighted. Anything more than that, is mostly regarded as unwise and unnecessary. Most of Eastern Europe (with the exception of notable tourist destinations like Greece and Turkey) is quite the same.

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Re:What Guide Books Tell Foreign Visitors to the U.S. by StavrosK on Saturday June 02, 2012 @05:26AM (#4057652)

I disagree about Greece, people don't generally tip more than 2-3 euros in restaurants, and usually just round up to the euro for deliveries, if that.

Also: Hey neighbour!

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Re:What Guide Books Tell Foreign Visitors to the U.S. by loxs on Sunday June 03, 2012 @02:56AM (#4060259)

Hey there :) Well, my observations are mostly from some seaside resorts, where I've seen more tipping. From what you say, the "normal" areas are just like in Bulgaria in this aspect.

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