An interesting fact for all of you who tip at restaurants (most of us) lol

@Jshean20 (14348)
Canada
December 1, 2006 7:02pm CST
Did you know that it's actually considered an insult to give a tip in Iceland? Keep this in mind if you ever travel there. Do you know of other places where tipping is considered to be insulting??
9 responses
Jetdanet
@Jetdanet (1025)
• Portugal
2 Dec 06
The world is just crazy. I think its insulting too to expect to us give tips everytime.
Idlewild
@Idlewild (6090)
• United States
2 Dec 06
... like at Starbucks, where you've just paid $5 for a coffee and are encouraged to tip the 'barista'!
Jshean20
@Jshean20 (14348)
• Canada
2 Dec 06
thank you
Patricia
@PatriciaL (2080)
• United States
3 Dec 06
lol hmmm, I didn't know that. Thanks for the "tip" hehe. :)
Jshean20
@Jshean20 (14348)
• Canada
6 Dec 06
hehe
Sir_bobby88
@Sir_bobby88 (8231)
• Singapore
2 Dec 06
Wow , noted .... guess they have great pride huh ? ... In Chinese country don't put the chopstick up straight in the rice or bowl ... it is like praying ... and somehow a insult yea
Jshean20
@Jshean20 (14348)
• Canada
2 Dec 06
thanks for the tip.
Poison_Girl
@Poison_Girl (4150)
• United States
2 Dec 06
Wow, I never knew that. Interesting information. Think it's true? Where did you hear it? I don't think I've ever heard about tipping being insulting anywhere.
Jshean20
@Jshean20 (14348)
• Canada
2 Dec 06
I heard it on a "hooked on facts" site..
missyd79
@missyd79 (3438)
• United States
2 Dec 06
that is interesting to know that, I will have to keep that in mind if i ever venture there
Jshean20
@Jshean20 (14348)
• Canada
2 Dec 06
:) thanks for responding
fotychic
@fotychic (318)
• United States
2 Dec 06
I have heard that it is also rude to tip in Japan. And that when you eat at someone's house, that you should always leave just one bite. It is supposed to signify that the food was good, and that they have given you enough.
Jshean20
@Jshean20 (14348)
• Canada
2 Dec 06
good to know.
happygal68
@happygal68 (3275)
• United States
6 Dec 06
Thanks for the tip (no pun intended). Should I ever go there I will now know not to ever do that. That is a reallly interesting fact. Thanks for sharing it!
Lydia1901
@Lydia1901 (16351)
• United States
2 Dec 06
Thanks for the info, I'll remember that when I visit Iceland.
Jshean20
@Jshean20 (14348)
• Canada
2 Dec 06
Do you have plans to visit there?
Idlewild
@Idlewild (6090)
• United States
2 Dec 06
I don't, but I once read a book for businesspeople on customs to be aware of around the world. In some places crossing your legs or NOT kissing someone on the cheek are considered insulting. Good stuff to know before going off to close that big business deal in another country.
Jshean20
@Jshean20 (14348)
• Canada
2 Dec 06
I guess it pays to research before traevling.