I usually use the simple formula:
- If Service charge is added already, round up to the nearest 10 HKD
- If not -- add 10% then round up to the nearest 10 HKD
2006-11-05 19:57:30
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answer #1
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answered by Anonymous
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All restaurants, bars and lounges adds 10% to your bill as manditory service charges. The rest is up to you.
In general, if you are happy with the experience, add 2-3% or just round off the amount. e.g. food & drinks HK$300 + HK$30 service charge = HK$330. You can leave an extra HK$20 if you're really happy but it's by no means a must.
Mostly for tourists, only bell boys, limo drivers and valets gets tips. General average is HK$20 per luggage and same for valets. Drivers are HK$100 per trip.
2006-11-04 12:31:50
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answered by minijumbofly 5
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No mandatory tipping in Hongkong. But if you are extremely satisfied with the service (bellboy, taxi driver, waiters and salon staff), then go ahead and add 10-20%.
2006-11-06 00:51:47
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answered by HK gal 5
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Tipping is not required. Some of the places already put the 10% service charge in the bill.
2006-11-04 17:49:35
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answered by Webballs 6
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I live in HK, I tip
- taxi driver - the changes, like if the fare is HK$44.20 then, I'll give him HK$45.00 (so the tip is around HK$1.00), if I have luggage, I would give him HK$2.00 to HK$5.00 depends on the changes (they charge you HK$5.00 on top of the taxi fare for the luggage)
- restaurants - they add 10% service charge in the bill, so if I'm happy about the service and food I would tip more like HK$20.00 for a HK$680.00 dinner. If I pay the bill with credit card, I always tip them extra HK$20.00. If I'm not happy about the dinner, I'll just leave the changes on the bill (may be just a few dollars)
- nicer resaurants - I tip around HK$20.00 to HK$50.00 for let's say a HK$1650.00 dinner (they also add 10% service charge) subject to the food and service they gave me.
- bell boy, around HK$10.00 to HK$20.00 (if I don't have HK$10 note)
- no tip for food court or small "wonton noodle" restaurants where you pay at the cashier counters.
Most waitstaff don't expect much about tips, so I would say some of them don't provide good service or not even would wear a smile (especially in Chinese Restaurants)
2006-11-06 00:39:44
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answered by Aileen HK 6
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When a service charge is not automatically included in the bill, if the service or food was particularly good, 10 % is appreciated but not expected. Small tips for taxi drivers, bellboys and doormen are also acceptable but not mandatory.
2006-11-05 02:24:17
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answered by Dr. Phil 6
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for pretty much most services, tipping is not required in HK... some places will add 10% Service Charge to the bill...
2006-11-04 06:47:25
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answered by WongFeiHung 3
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no tips only the hotels bellboy
2006-11-04 08:40:43
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answered by Anonymous
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hotels bellboys to tip
2006-11-04 23:21:27
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answered by Anonymous
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