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Tipping in Punjab

Tipping is a common practice followed in most of the places across the globe today. In Punjab also, tipping has become quite prevalent. Generally, tips are given to the waiters at restaurants and hotels, tourist guides, room-service boys and the like. It is actually a sign of gratitude, paid in form of money, on being satisfied with a particular service. Tipping can act as a booster to the service supplier, encouraging him to work more efficiently. In short, one enjoys an improved service through tips. However, you need to be careful while tipping in Punjab and keep certain rules in mind. The most important of the tipping rules in Punjab have been listed here.

Tipping Guidelines in Punjab

• Tips are generally given to the waiters at hotels or restaurants, after having food. Usually, it is 10% of the bill which is given as the tip. In case of small restaurants, a tip in the range of Rs.10 to Rs. 30 is fair enough.
• If you are staying in a hotel, you can pay a small amount to the room service boy and the gate-keeper, when you leave the hotel.
• Guide is the person who makes or mars your trip. So, if you are really satisfied with his service, tip him an amount as a token of thanks. You can decide the amount to be given as per your evaluation of his services.
• You need not tip the auto-driver and taxi driver for short journeys. The charge you pay already includes the tip. However, for any long tours, you can give the tip in the range of Rs.50-100 to the driver
• Generally, people do not give any tips to the porters. But, if you feel the service to be genuinely good, you can provide a small tip to them as well.
• If you are staying at your friend's or relatives’ house, you can give a small amount to the household servant. However, in this case, you need to consult your host before deciding upon it.
• Wear a smile on your face while giving tips. It shows your pleasure and satisfaction and wipes away the impression of compulsion.

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