Do you tip at petrol stations in Spain?
Do you tip at petrol stations in Spain? Taxi drivers and bartenders may be tipped less, a few coins is sufficient in either case. Most petrol stations are self service, in those that are attendant service it is not usual to tip the station attendant despite what is still says in many guide books.
Where are you not supposed to tip?
Then we a have rainbow full of places that tipping is frowned upon: China, French-Polynesia, Singapore, Myanmar, Taipei, Nepal, Korea and Switzerland. In these countries a tip is not expected but rounding up the bill is, it's pretty much customary: Italy, Russia, Belgium, Australia, and I probably missing a dozen more.
How do I ask for a bill in Spain?
In Spain, you can simply say la cuenta, por favor (the check, please) when you catch your server's attention. Another common phrase many locals use is ¿Nos cobras cuando puedas? (literally Can you charge us when you can?). Either one is a perfectly fine way to ask your server to bring the bill.
What is gas called in Spain?
Pay extra attention in Spain, where gasoline is gasolina and diesel is sometimes called gasóleo.
Are toilets free in Spain?
There aren't many public toilets in the street but in bigger cities they have those cabins which I believe need a coin to operate (not sure because I never use them). However toilets in department stores and malls are free, wherever you have a Corte Inglés you have a free and clean toilet.
How much do you tip a petrol attendant?
I tip $1 every time I buy gas, it's a my gesture of appreciation. The $1 won't make me poorer, or make the gas attendant any richer. Pumping your gas is a courtesy. it's not the most skillful job, but if you don't feel like pumping your own gas one day, and the attendant pumps it for you, then tip him.
Do you tip in Barcelona?
Tips aren't expected in Barcelona, but they are always appreciated. Credit cards – tipping is possible with a card, just be sure you ask them to add it to the total as they run your card. There's no space on the credit card receipt when it comes time to sign.
Do you tip taxi drivers?
Transportation Tipping Cab driver: 15 percent to 20 percent tip of the fare. (Find out ahead of time if your cabbie accepts a credit card. If he or she doesn't, make sure you have enough cash for both fare and tip.)
Do you tip in Spain?
Tipping in Spain works differently: The customer actually has the option to not leave any tip at all. However, restaurants expect a 10% tip on each bill—although it's not a formal rule, and that percentage is much lower than tipping practices in other countries.
Is it rude not to tip in Italy?
What is the rule for tipping in Italy? There is no strict rule about tipping in Italy. Leaving a tip is a courteous gesture that shows the person who provided a service to you, that you appreciated their help. As such, leaving a tip is entirely up to you and, in many cases, it will not be expected, albeit appreciated.
How much do you tip a tour driver?
For a tour that only lasts a few hours, tip your guide 10 percent to 20 percent the cost of the tour. How much you tip also depends on the size of your tour, so you should tip more for a more personalized experience. For a multi-day tour, you should tip your guide $5 to $10 per day on the last day.