7 countries where you shouldn't tip: people take it as an insult

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The culture of leaving a tip has been spreading in Ukraine for the past few years and means thanks for good service. However, in certain countries of the world, it is enough to just say “thank you”, because there the generosity of the visitor is considered an insult.

Japan

In the last few years, the number of visitors to the country, the ruler of the sakura, has been increasing in geometric progression. But despite the excessive number of people who would like to thank for good service, for the people of Japan service is an art and well paid.

China

In yet another Asian country, tipping is not common. The Chinese don't accept small change as a thank you.

“Some tourist spots may accept tips, but it's usually unexpected. Modest tipping of guides is an exception,” experts commented.

South Korea

More than 11 million people have visited South Korea. Tipping is not prohibited in this country and it can be left under one condition – small amounts. Rounding of the check is allowed here, “but larger tips are considered indecent.”

In particular, in South Korea, in hotels and tourist areas, the service fee is already included in the price, so there is no need for tips.

Singapore

In this country, it is advised not to even stammer about the desire to give a financial thank you. for the service Tipping is mostly considered rude by Singaporeans. What's more, the service fee is usually immediately included in the bill.

Iceland

The country, which is washed by the ocean from all sides, is one of the leaders in various ratings for the assessment of the standard of living. Therefore, tips are not accepted there, because the Irish are fixated on honestly paid work. “Local residents can be confused by attempts to tip,” experts say.

Cuba

This little-explored part of the world is constantly attracting new tourists. However, it is the social-communist ideology that despises the culture of tipping.

Switzerland

In the country located almost in the middle of Europe, it is also not customary to thank for service with money. But in Switzerland they will not mind if the score can be simply rounded off. Here it is considered a gesture of courtesy.