Tipping - always my big holiday faux pas

vandy · Jun 26th, 2009, 06:57

I tipped my driver 500rps after a week on the road

He drove in a Safe manner and was very informative.I also shouted him a Couple of dinners
and Lunches.

vandy

atala · Jun 26th, 2009, 19:05

I always do give generous tips, esp to waiters, to cleaners and to drivers (the latter typically Rs 100 per day or single ride), and also some to doormen/watchmen. I feel like others here that it is a form of sharing my relative wealth with the hospitable and welcoming people of India. I posted here only due to the Rs 500 mentioned by rajered which seemed over the top for me, esp as advice to potential newcomers who then get a completely wrong picture about tipping amounts.

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Jun 26th, 2009, 06:57	#16
vandy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: perth-australia Posts: 1,148	I tipped my driver 500rps after a week on the road He drove in a Safe manner and was very informative.I also shouted him a Couple of dinners and Lunches. vandy

Jun 26th, 2009, 19:05	#17
atala 8 years in India Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Switzerland Posts: 978	I always do give generous tips, esp to waiters, to cleaners and to drivers (the latter typically Rs 100 per day or single ride), and also some to doormen/watchmen. I feel like others here that it is a form of sharing my relative wealth with the hospitable and welcoming people of India. I posted here only due to the Rs 500 mentioned by rajered which seemed over the top for me, esp as advice to potential newcomers who then get a completely wrong picture about tipping amounts.