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Tipping in China


Tipping in China

As a general rule, tipping is not practiced anywhere in China, and can even lead to embarrassment in many cases. When leaving a tip on your table, it is common to see a waiter chase after you to pass back "the money you forgot to take". In a hotel, it is widely accepted not to tip for room service, airport service, taxi or anything else. Masseurs in some areas such as Shengzhen have been known to ask for a tip, but if they become pushy at getting your tips, most Chinese see this as extortion and an immoral practice, so just be firm with them if you don't wish to give any. In China, compliment over service is usually expressed in an implicit way. If you are a smoker, you are expected to pass a cigarette to the service staff or managers, or you will be seen as selfish and egocentric. It is common to buy a bartender and pub owners a drink. Tipping in the wrong way can lead to embarrassment, and can sometimes be an insult, because you are suggesting that the relationship is based on money, not friendship.

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