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Question: Asked by Mr.Rolf | Jun. 09, 2010 21:30

About:Tipping in China

Dont tip, ever!! Been living in China for 8 years and haven't done that yet.

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Answers (4): Answered by Mr.Old Coyote | Jun. 30, 2010 13:32

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Thanks, going to China soon and figuring this out is difficult at best, appreciate your comment, expecially as a long-term China hand!

2 8 Reply; Answered by Mr.Jack | Jan. 09, 2011 00:19

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Just because one chooses not to to tip doesn't mean it isn't a standard courtesy. Tipping is a personal choice that recognizes the efforts of the lowest wage earners(typically) that provide GOOD service, that make that little extra effort to make your meal/tour/stay more enjoyable.

9 3 Reply; Answered by Mr.Steve | Jan. 29, 2011 15:59

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While not tipping in circumstances of poor service is understandable , I beleive in tipping where I have enjoyed good service and attention . To do otherwise is a trait of the 'ugly (insert usual nationality )' . The average income of the Chinese workers providing these services is low and I am happy to share a little of my comparative financial advantage .

12 5 Reply; Answered by Matt | Jan. 21, 2012 05:39

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Casually tipping comparatively large amounts in countries where tipping is not standard, will lead to the continued perception of foreigners as cash-cows who deserve to pay 'white-tax'.

I'm told that many people still have an average monthly wage of about 2000 yuan. So tipping $1 USD is giving 10% of the daily wage in one go. I would do it if warranted but not casually. Beggars etc. already make beelines for white suckers (many Chinese are more wealthy than you and me but also much more canny).

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