How much to tip, and why, in fifteen countries we cover in real depth — not a quick swap of a country name on a template, but genuinely different advice for each one.
United States18-20% typical United Kingdom10-12.5% typical Canada15-18% typical Mexico10-15% typical Brazil10% (often pre-added) ItalyOptional, small FranceIncluded by law NetherlandsRound up only Australia0% expected Japan0% — not practised South Korea0% — not practised Singapore0% — not customary ThailandSmall cash tip valued Qatar10-15% at hotels Saudi ArabiaOptional, ~10%