Tips for Tuesdays: The Art of Tipping 2

Today's Tip: Be careful of overtipping. In some countries, it could be perceived as an insult. "The pride of the Chinese is that they are able to do anything better than anyone else without having to be 'bought,'" says Joesph Chong, general manager of the Peninsula Shanghai.

Tips for Tuesdays: The Art of Tipping 1

Today's Tip: In most cases, try to use the local currency when tipping. This is especially true in emerging economies. China's monetary policy, for example, is very strict, so local staffers may have difficulty when trying to exchange U.S. dollars for renminbi. In India, much the same problem arises. 

 

Tips for Tuesdays: Tipping the Massage Therapist

Today's Tip: When using the spa on vacation, massage therapists should be tipped 20 percent at the front desk - leaving the money on the table is considered inappropriate. 

 

Tips for Tuesdays: Tipping the Housekeeping Staff

Today's Tip: It is customary to tip $5 per day for the room attendants. 

 

Tips for Tuesdays: Tipping the Doorman and Bellhop

Today's Tip: Consider giving a $2 tip to the doorman and the same per bag for the bellhop or porter.