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must we tip in hongkong? who must we tip and about how much?

2006-11-03 22:29:35 · 9 answers · asked by penny_172 2 in Travel Asia Pacific China

9 answers

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 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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 · answer #2 · answered by minijumbofly 5 · 0 0

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 · answer #3 · answered by HK gal 5 · 0 0

Tipping is not required. Some of the places already put the 10% service charge in the bill.

2006-11-04 17:49:35 · answer #4 · answered by Webballs 6 · 0 0

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 · answer #5 · answered by Aileen HK 6 · 0 0

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 · answer #6 · answered by Dr. Phil 6 · 0 0

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 · answer #7 · answered by WongFeiHung 3 · 0 0

no tips only the hotels bellboy

2006-11-04 08:40:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

hotels bellboys to tip

2006-11-04 23:21:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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