Who Are The Best Tippers?
Americans may be some of the world’s worst tourists, but according to a new survey, at least that reputation hasn’t been earned for skimping on the bill.
The survey, conducted by TripAdvisor, found that 57 percent of Americans always tip while traveling abroad, placing them second only to Germans, who tip at a rate of 69 percent.
TripAdvisor’s results are based on a survey of more than 9,000 travelers from eight different countries around the world: Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, Russia, Spain, England, and the United States. Of the eight countries, respondents who self-identified as “always tipping” ranged from a high of 69 percent (Germans) to a surprising low of 23 percent (Italians).