Tipping culture can be exhausting in the U.S. But in Portugal, it’s much different. Retiree and expat Alex Trias shares how much he tips at restaurants…
In 2011, I was living in Washington, D.C. with my wife, where we had planned to spend our retirement years.can be up to 46% less than back in the U.S. But one of the most unexpected things about this country is how very different tipping etiquette is.It would be unusual to tip a gardener, plumber or electrician. But there are a few situations where tipping is only slowly becoming the norm: restaurants, hair and nail salons, hotels, guided tours, and taxis and rides-hares.
The No. 1 key to a happier, longer life—'that younger people don't' know, according to the oldest and 'wisest' Americans At restaurants in downtown Lisbon or nearby towns like Cascais, when it's time to pay the bill, you'll often be presented with handheld credit card readers that are pre-programmed with tips that range from 5% to 20%.
I always tip at my favorite coffee shops, wine bars and restaurants, and the gesture is appreciated. Sometimes I even get to skip the line at my regular lunch counter and go straight to the cashier — although it probably helps that I always order the same meal.
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