Author Topic: Tips (Read 1572 times)

mkwhite · « **on:** October 18, 2011, 21:34:04 PM »

What is the going rate for tips in Turkey ie Taxi's, restaurants etc.

heather07 · « **Reply #1 on:** October 18, 2011, 22:37:42 PM »

We usually go ten percent rounded up to nearest ten.

Julesp · « **Reply #2 on:** October 18, 2011, 23:05:39 PM »

It really depends on the service etc But we usually round up the bill ie, 28tl Leave 30 tl, 89tl leave 95 or 100 tl depending on the service or how you feel

Scunner · « **Reply #3 on:** October 18, 2011, 23:20:47 PM »

I tip taxi drivers NOTHING

None of the Turkish friends I know tip them so why are we over there upsetting the way of things!

Julesp · « **Reply #4 on:** October 18, 2011, 23:30:03 PM »

quote:
Originally posted by Scunner

I tip taxi drivers NOTHING

None of the Turkish friends I know tip them so why are we over there upsetting the way of things!

No I dont tip taxi drivers either But I will round the money up to the next lira Ie 7tl 50krs to 8tl But never a large tip

littlereddevil · « **Reply #5 on:** October 19, 2011, 01:07:06 AM »

I always leave 10% but am in the USA right now where the norm seems to be approaching 20% !!!

nichola · « **Reply #6 on:** October 19, 2011, 07:04:35 AM »

Its not expected in Turkey for taxi drivers to be tipped... and bearing in mind that it is something like 100 x more expensive to use taxis here than in Istanbul and virtually anywhere else in Turkey then no one should feel bad or guilty about not tipping.

Not related to the topic as such, but the cost of the Dolmus in this area is also grossly over priced compared to else where in Turkey.

nichola · « **Reply #7 on:** October 19, 2011, 07:15:13 AM »

Tipping in restaurants for good service is the norm in Turkey and expected at about 10% but as Jules says many people round up...

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