The etiquette regulates the behavior of many people. Thus, according to the cultural level that we have, we will be more or less lovers of forms. And whenever we are tourists in a foreign country our flaws in etiquette are better tolerated. One of the customs when receiving a service is to leave a tip. But it is a custom that varies from country to country, so What about the tip in Austria? Accepted, not accepted? When? Who should be tipped and who should not?
First, it must be said that in taxis, the tourist sector and restaurants in general service charges are charged. The tip is a little less than 10% As a general rule and nobody is scared if your account is 15, 60 and you leave 16 euros. The tip is common in the country but as you can see the number is lower due to the service charge and because the workers earn a decent salary.
- Hotels: the hotels usually include the service charge but you can leave an extra for the porter or the boy and the suitcases that is around one or two euros. Also if you have made the room very well you can leave two euros on the bedside table.
- Restaurants: On the final price you can leave 5% if you have found the service and food great, but remember that they are already charging you an extra that is usually more than 12% so it is not a gift. Be careful, if you say thank you when paying the bill, it is understood that you leave the change to the person who attended you, so if that is not your intention ... be careful!
- Tours: If you liked the guided tour a lot, you can leave one, two or three euros for the guide.
- Taxis: taxi drivers expect you to tip and it can easily be 10%.