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Investopedia has it wrong on tipping in Australian restaurants.

Graham Hand
7 June 2013
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Investopedia recently ran an article on tipping practices around the world. It's useful to know, especially in the US where many staff are so poorly paid that the 20% tip barely takes them up to minimum wage.

But they say this about Australia, which is way off the mark. Who doesn't leave at least a small tip in a restaurant in Australia?

Australia

In a country where the toilets flush backwards, it may not surprise you to find that Australia's tipping customs are completely opposite from those in North America. Essentially, there is no tipping in Australian restaurants. The minimum wage for servers is $15 per hour, which eliminates any pressure on customers to supplement a server's income. Small tips are appreciated for exceptional service or in upscale eateries, but they aren't expected. While this seems like a great deal for the customer, there is a downside. Taking tips off the table eliminates a lot of incentive for servers to increase customer satisfaction, and the sometimes-lackadaisical service can be frustrating for diners who are used to being catered to.

http://www.investopedia.com/financial-edge/0511/the-diners-guide-to-tipping.aspx?utm_source=financial-edge&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=PF-6/04/2013

7 June 2013
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2 Comments

Ramon Vasquez
September 07, 2021

Hello .

Australia , Ireland , and Japan where tipping at , all including in taxis , is not expected ;

according to my experience as a merchant seaman for over twenty years .

Take care , Ramon Vasquez .

KSmith
April 30, 2024

My wife leaves small tips often, here in Australia.
But its not really expected, there are tip jars at the front counter and I often seen money in them, but I think its often coins left from cash payments- which are reducing as more people are using cards nowadays.

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