Travel experts warn against one tipping habit while visiting popular vacation spots

Tipping can involve one of the biggest learning curves for Americans traveling abroad.(iStock)

The expectation differs from the U.S., where servers often rely on tips to supplement low base wages, a dynamic that, along with constant digital tipping prompts, has fueled growing frustration.Nearly nine in 10 Americans say tipping culture is “out of control,”RESTAURANTS WARN TIPPED WAGE CHANGES COULD RAISE PRICES, CUT JOBS, RESHAPE DINING EXPERIENCE

“It is not always the amount alone that shapes the impression,” said LaDell Carter, founding partner of Royal Expression Travels in Maryland.“It is the presentation and the intention behind it.”

Carter added that,in more refined settings, particularly, scattered coins can feel like an afterthought.

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In parts of Europe, leaving small coins on the table as a tip may be considered impolite.(iStock)

That doesn’t mean travelers should abandon tipping altogether.

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Germanic countries, where leaving coins behind is frowned upon.When settling a 10-euro bill with a 20-euro note, say “Eleven, please,” signaling the server to keep one euro as a tip and return the rest in change.

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When percentages are used, they’re modest by American standards.Around 5% is considered adequate, while 10% is generous, according to Steves.In fact, tipping 15% to 20% can be seen as excessive. 

“Resist the urge to tip American-style,” he advised.

Tips left behind could be stolen off the table, Steves warned.(iStock)

Steves also recommends skipping tips at casual counter service spots, rounding up taxi fares and giving smalltips to guides and hotel staff.

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It’s important to keep in mind that a one-size-fits-all approach won’t work in Europe, said Steve Schwab, Arizona-based CEO of Casago, a vacation rental and property management company.

“It can vary from one country to the next, so we can’t exactly generalize it as ‘European tipping culture,'�

A young woman uses her smartphone to pay at a restaurant in Venice, Calif. (iStock)

“In general, the Nordic countries are the ones where tipping is least expected, largely because they are known for paying high wages and/or including service charges in their bills already.”

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Experts also recommend reviewing bills carefully, checking for built-in service charges and observing local customs before deciding what to leave.When it doubt, don’t be afraid to ask the locals for country-specific norms.