Tipping

[JulieDiane]

How much do you guys tip? I was thinking about this the other day & it dawned on me i probably tip the same now as i did over there 15 or more years ago, i think i may have gone from over tipping to under lol... BUT as the exchange rate certainly is better for us at the moment, what do you think is an ok tip?  

[Steve A]

Optional but 10-15% on a meal but only if it's what you expected or better,if not good no tip.Drinks only,usually just a bit loose change,same with taxis about 5-10 lira again based upon how long,how good the journey and the driver.

[Scunner]

Like Steve I tip about the same but tip nothing if things weren't near on perfect.

Unlike Steve I never tip taxis - the Turks don't.


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[bewva]

I'm tip the same as Scunner.

[kenkay]

I don't tip by percentage. The fact that I've paid 55tl for a steak rather than 20tl for a burger does not need any more service from them.
Does anybody know how tips are shared among staff?

[JohnF]

Taxis: Round it up

Bar: same again

Cheap Restaurant: A few lira, no more than 5%

Expensive restaurant: 5% - maybe more if the service has been outstanding.

Folks from the UK generally tip too much and it makes a lot of staff then expect high tips from the British. 

JF

[marina]

Think we're guilty of that from what you've just said John! May have a re-think next time.

[JohnF]

I've been guilty of it myself often enough, especially after a few rakis!

JF

[JulieDiane]

Ah, Thank you, i haven't under tipped for sure, which makes me feel better to what i was   I will aim at what John F has outlined, maybe 5 to 10% on the meals.. Thank you All

[littlereddevil]

Always 10-15% from me