Holidays spark excitement and rummaging through travel guides - not necessarily rule books. Yet Britons have been urged to clue up and take note of varying traditions and customs. If they fail to do so it could mean they are caught out offending the locals. In particular, an action which many may assume is the norm in Japan has been given the red light by travel experts at MyBaggage.com. They told Express.co.uk tipping in restaurants in Japan is a big no no.
They stated: “Tips in Japan will often be politely refused by service staff and it may even be considered insulting to offer a gratuity in some cases.
“Strict Japanese cultural expectations are that good service should simply be a normal part of life rather than something to be rewarded.”
They added: “Britons could be having the time of their life on holiday and then suddenly find themselves in a sticky situation when they receive the bill in a restaurant or the taxi pulls over.
“To avoid any confusion about the correct tip to leave when on foreign soil, we’ve produced a comprehensive international guide to gratuities.”
The news might come as a surprise to some, who often tip as standard.
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