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Post Camino I treated some Spanish friends to lunch in Segovia. It turned out that the food was not that great, the service was just adequate. Before excusing myself to use the restroom I paid the bill, which was about 50 euros for the four of us, then left about 5 euros on the table as a tip. When I came back from the restroom one of my Spanish friends slipped me the tip money and said that it was way too much, especially considering the quality of the food and the service. They were clearly uncomfortable with "rewarding" the restaurant or server with any extra money.
Not sure if it includes tipping, but for general etiquette, go to culturegram.com/ spain (or any country of your choice).What is the tipping etiquette in Spain and along the camino?
Interesting. I didn't know that, and I have also been "guilty" of clearing my own table.One of the things I do change is that in Australia it is "good manners" to do small things to help the staff - for example to take your dirty coffee cup to the counter when leaving a cafe. I used to do that in Europe, until brought up very sharply by a Frenchman who told me not to. Because if I helped out that was endangering the job of someone. I still do it sometimes, but not automatically, like I do at home. Now I tend to assess the situation first.
One of the things I do change is that in Australia it is "good manners" to do small things to help the staff - for example to take your dirty coffee cup to the counter when leaving a cafe. I used to do that in Europe, until brought up very sharply by a Frenchman who told me not to. Because if I helped out that was endangering the job of someone. I still do it sometimes, but not automatically, like I do at home. Now I tend to assess the situation first.
I usually take my cup in after drinking outside. It seems to be appreciated, in Spain anyway.Australians tend not to tip when having coffee or drinks - we expect employees to be paid a salary that provides a living wage. And I get cross if they are not! In a restaurant where you are spending more money and time, and have received good service a 10% tip is usual, but no tip if the service is poor. I follow the same practices in Spain.
One of the things I do change is that in Australia it is "good manners" to do small things to help the staff - for example to take your dirty coffee cup to the counter when leaving a cafe. I used to do that in Europe, until brought up very sharply by a Frenchman who told me not to. Because if I helped out that was endangering the job of someone. I still do it sometimes, but not automatically, like I do at home. Now I tend to assess the situation first.
What is the tipping etiquette in Spain and along the camino?
There are some places in the world like Japan, where tipping is considered rude.Same as anywhere in the world , if you enjoy service give a little tip .
There are some places in the world like Japan, where tipping is considered rude.
http://annieandre.com/countries-where-you-dont-need-to-tip/
A few years ago I was in Seoul, and I the elevator wasn't working at the train station, so I was having trouble hauling my suitcase up the stairs. There was a group of men hanging out in the area, and one of them came up, took my suitcase, carried it up the stairs, and then to the taxi stand for me. I know that tipping in restaurants wasn't done in South Korea, but I thought that perhaps this gentleman made some extra money by helping tourists at the station. I didn't want to be rude by offering money, and I also didn't want to be rude by not offering money. So I did try to give him some money, and he wouldn't have it. He really was just being helpful, and not looking for a tip.