Going on vacation abroad, tourists strive to get acquainted with the history and culture of the country to which they are going. It is not uncommon that one of the first aspects of host culture that they become familiar with is the art of tipping. Turkey, the most popular country among our compatriots, will teach this art to any beginner, and he will remember for the rest of his life - the more tips, the more successful the vacation.
In Turkey, tipping is not just a sign of courtesy or gratitude, but a "harsh" necessity. And the point is not in the pathological greed of the Turks, but in the fact that the service personnel, who are usually tipped off, mainly feed on the generosity of the clients. Their salary is negligible, so tips are accepted with gratitude. So, going to hospitable Turkey, you should stock up on small dollar bills. The rewarded hotel manager will put you in the most beautiful room. Moreover, this is not a bribe, but a reward for the sensitivity and attention shown to you.
One dollar per brother
An unspoken rule dictates that you leave $ 1 for the porter who helped you with your luggage, the maid who tidies up your room. The same rule applies not only to hotel employees, it is customary to leave a tip for everyone who has rendered you any service - guides, animators, sellers, hairdressers, etc.
The only exceptions are public transport drivers. And then, if you use taxi services, try to round up the fare a little, and not demand all the change to a penny.
10% to the waiter
Bartenders and waiters also count on satisfied customers. Here the service fees are almost the same as those accepted all over the world. In various restaurants and cafes, the tip varies from 10% to 20%, depending on the class of the establishment. Sometimes a certain amount of bonus is already included in the bill, but the extra dollar will greatly delight the waiter, since this is all he will receive from your order. Turkish hammams also have their own tax - 15-30%, and this amount is, if possible, evenly divided by everyone who served you.
Bazaar surrender
Most tourists who have mastered these wisdom, getting to the bazaar, completely forget about the acquired knowledge and start desperately bargaining with shopkeepers. The latter, by the way, are no less reckless than vacationers, and are even ready to dump. However, every salesperson tries to offer you the best they have, and they also have your generosity in mind. Nobody sets special rates, but a small change remains in the hands of the merchant as a guarantee of tender and reverent relations with the client he likes. And this is the beauty of mutually polite cooperation. It is not difficult to add a couple of coins for services, but these coins sometimes work wonders.
