Compared across countries
Do you tip?
The same question, answered for every country on the site.
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Japan
No. Tipping is not expected, and money left behind is usually treated as forgotten, not as a gift.
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China
No. Tipping is not customary, and handing over extra money will often be refused outright.
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Thailand
Optional, and never expected at street level. Leaving the coins from your change is the usual gesture.
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Vietnam
Not required, and not a local habit. It has become common only where tourism is the main business.
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South Korea
No. Tipping is not a Korean custom and staff do not expect it. Where a charge exists, it is printed on the bill as a service charge.
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Taiwan
No. Sit-down restaurants may add a service charge, and where they do, that settles it.
Japan
China
Thailand
Vietnam
South Korea
Taiwan