How much do you tip in Zimbabwe?

2) If you would like to tip the general camp/lodge staff we would recommend around US$10 per guest per day. This should be placed in the communal tipping box. 3) It is useful to have a stack of US$1 to tip porters. 4) Where restaurant meals are involved, the tipping standard is usually 10% of the bill.



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The normal practice is to tip in cash, and as US Dollars are currently Zimbabwe's official currency this is the best currency to tip in. However, UK Sterling, Euros and Rand will also be happily accepted.

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It is extremely rude to talk back to an elder or challenge their opinion, even if they are incorrect. Offer guests hot water to wash their hands before giving them tea. Gratitude is often shown nonverbally with claps to show respect. People clap twice to say “thank you” if someone is passing them something.

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There are exceptions if your specific tour experience includes gratuities or you simply didn't have a good time, but in general, tipping your guide at the end of the tour is customary in the U.S. and Europe, though it's much more common in the States.

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Most etiquette experts suggest a tip of 10-20% of the cost of a tour for outdoor guides like ours. A typical gratuity on a full-day tour is $20-$40 per person, and on a half-day trip, $15-$20 per guest. Exceptional service often earns more: Did they go out of their way to show you something you're interested in?

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Warrener's rule of thumb is to tip delivery people, whether they're on foot, bike, or in a car, between $3 and $5 depending on the cost of the meal and how far they travel. Indeed, a delivered meal for a large family can be costly, and a 20% tip can seem exorbitant, hence his recommendation to tip a flat fee.

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Unlike some countries you do not have to tip in the UK. However, there are some unsaid social rules about leaving a tip. For example, if you take a taxi it is normal practice to round up the fare to the nearest pound.

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