Grappling with gratuities

How much should you tip?

The inevitable question heard at the end of many restaurant meals was asked of consumers across the globe, with the most common answer from 31% of all respondents being between 10 and 15 percent of the bill.

>  Read more

Confused consumers

Synovate Director Travel and Tourism, Sheri Lambert said global tipping etiquette is a source of unwarranted pressure, uncertainty and discomfort for consumers all around the world.

>  Read more

To tip or not to tip

Despite the apparent uncertainty surrounding tipping, more than two thirds (69%) of respondents in Synovate's global tipping survey usually provide a tip or gratuity for a service rendered and a substantial 91% of these respondents feel personal satisfaction from leaving such a reward.

>  Read more

Who do you tip?

Consumers are most likely to tip the world's waiters (86%), hairdressers (58%) and taxi drivers (52%) for their assistance, while casino dealers (8%), hotel doormen (14%) and coat check staff (22%) are the least likely to be rewarded.

Other service providers named by consumers as likely to receive a tip for their service include bartenders (46%), hotel bellhops (43%) and the handyman (33%).

>  Read more