TIPPING

Do you know what a tip is?

A tip is a small amount of extra money that you give to somebody when you get a good service, for example, people usually leave a tip to the waiter who serves them in a restaurant. 

It is a way of thanking a person for his/her outstanding service. 

In many countries tipping is highly encouraged, especially when a person feels very satisfied. But tipping is not the same in every country and culture.

Can you guess how different tipping is in different countries?

And who the best tippers are? 

Go to these websites for information and then do the quiz below:

Tipping around the world
Top 10 restaurant tips left by celebrities

TIPS QUIZ

1. In which of these countries tipping is not only appreciated, but expected?

a. Italy       b. USA      c. Spain

2. How much are you expected to tip in the US in a sit-down restaurant?

1. 10%      b. 30%      c. 20%

3. And in South Africa?

1. 10%      b. 30%       c. 20%

 4. Which of these countries doesn’t have a tipping culture?
      a. China/Japan       b.Mexico      c. Morocco

5.   Who is considered to be the number-one tipper and best celebrity-tipper in the world?

a. David Beckham      b. Mike Tyson     c. Johnny Depp

6. How much did he leave as a tip in a steakhouse in Chicago?

a. 4000 $      b. 2000 $      c. 1000 $