Australia and New Zealand
Hotels and restaurants do not add service charges, but it is becoming a more widely accepted practice to tip a waiter 10 to 12 percent for good service, especially in the nicer restaurants. At hotels, porters could be given A$1 a bag in Australia and a NZ$1 or NZ$2 coin in New Zealand. Room service and housemaids are not tipped except for special service.
Austria
Service charges are included in all restaurant checks. Nonetheless, it is customary to round up the bill to the nearest euro or to leave about 5 percent. Give the tip directly to the server as you pay the bill; don't leave it on the table, as that is considered rude. In your hotel, the service charges on your bill are sufficient for most tips, though you should tip bellhops and porters. €1 per bag or service is ample.
Canada
Tips and service charges are not usually added to a bill in Canada. In general, tip 15 percent of the total bill. Porters and doormen should get about $1 CAD a bag; for maid service, $1 CAD a day is sufficient.
China
A mostly foreign concept, tipping is gradually becoming more common. In restaurants, tip about 3 percent of the bill. A 10 percent service charge is added in most restaurants in Hong Kong. Bring U.S. dollars along and tip bellboys and room-service waiters $1 US to $2 US, as U.S. currency is always appreciated as tips.
England
Some restaurants and most hotels add a service charge of 10 to 15 percent of the bill. If this has been done, you're under no obligation to tip further. If no service charge is indicated, add 10 to 15 percent to your total bill.
France
The bill in a bar or restaurant includes service, but it's customary to leave some small change unless you're dissatisfied. The amount varies from €1.50 to €4.50 for a meal. Cloakroom attendants will expect nothing if there is a sign saying pourboire interdit (tipping forbidden); otherwise give them €.75. Washroom attendants usually get about €.30; bellhops around €1.50 per item.
Italy
Although it varies throughout the country, a 15 percent service charge is generally added to the total in restaurants. It is customary to tack on an extra 5 to 10 percent, depending on service. In hotels, bellhops receive €.50 to €1; chambermaids get €.75 per day; tip a minimum of €.50 for room service.
South America
Throughout South America you can follow some general rules of thumb. In restaurants, check and see if a service charge has been added. If so, leave an additional 5 percent. If not, tip 10 to 15 percent of the bill. For porters, tip a U.S. dollar (or equivalent in local currency) per day. Leave hotel maids the equivalent of a dollar a day.
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