When traveling abroad, it can be difficult for tourists to navigate local customs and etiquette in an unfamiliar culture. This can be especially true when it comes to tipping — while a 20 percent addition to the bill is common practice in the United States, this practice could be considered over the top or even offensive, depending on the venue.
Hospitality platform Hawaiian Islands broke down cultural differences in tipping etiquette in a detailed study published on its website. The infographics cover practices across 162 countries and illustrates exactly how varied tipping can be across various regions.
