2007-03-24 06:50:43 · 12 answers · asked by sammibrady 1 in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ China
I once tip a waiter in China (Beijing) than when i leave she chased me saying that i forget to take my money LOL
2007-03-24 07:15:42 · answer #1 · answered by THEGURU 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Don't ever tip at a Chinese restaurant as it's considered bad form and can lead to an embarassing situation such as them running after you to give it back. It's not the custom and they won't understand it.
If you are at some restaurants where the chef is available you can buy the chef liquor (shots of sake at the teppanyaki restaurant for example) and they love that, although not too much or they can't cook.
The upscale ones do charge a service charge sometimes, if they are supposed to be "western" If there is a question, ask. These restaurants will have someone who can usually speak enough english to take care of those who can't speak Chinese (they are hired specifically because they have better english skills than others) and they will be ready to help you for everything.
Don't be surprised if the waiter/waitress stand over your shoulder as you are deciding, strange timing on the dishes, or that you are only ever given one menu, these are all customary in Chinese restaurants.
2007-03-25 05:47:22 · answer #2 · answered by Chris A 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have NEVER seen anyone tip and I have lived in China for more than 1 year.
I have tipped taxi drivers before, but never in a restaurant as the first time I tried it was rather embarrassing.. it's a long story! If you really want to know you can ask me :)
2007-03-24 07:21:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tipping is not expected in China, but nowadays upscale restaurants in big cities add a service charge to the bill. In HK, higher end restaurants usually add a 10% service charge so tipping is not required.
In hotels, concierges and hotel boys will expect a small tip when they bring your luggage up to your room or when you ask for a little extra. You can give 5 Y, which will be appreciated.
You don't need to tip taxi drivers, just pay the exact fare on the meter or whatever has been agreed upon before the ride.
2007-03-24 08:16:35 · answer #4 · answered by Dr. Phil 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Tipping is not mandatory like in the US. There were many times when I actually wanted to give a top but was told that they cannot accept tips.
However, if you still insist in giving tips, 10% should be more than sufficient. Plus, I notice that while I was staying in hotels frequented by foreigners in Shanghai, the workers there seem to expect a tip.
2007-03-25 08:01:50 · answer #5 · answered by grendeth 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do not tip in china, thats a western thing. Although if you wanted to be nice you coould give at least 6 (US dollars)
2007-03-24 09:38:21 · answer #6 · answered by Michael 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you don't need to tip in most place in China , Tipping is western thing. so if you go to some western Restaurants in HongKong you need to tip. Hong Kong is like the western in China.
2007-03-24 07:06:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
never tip in china restaurants. don't bring any more western bad habits there. the ones they have from the west are bad enough.
2007-03-24 12:58:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
no tipping in China, I believe.
2007-03-25 07:09:10 · answer #9 · answered by moonriver 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
10 %
2007-03-24 17:19:22 · answer #10 · answered by bird 67 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋