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Tipping is more common in major tourist cities such as Hanoi and Da Nang. Police raided the business after a different visit by an undercover D.C. police officer, who also gave $200 after being asked for $70. According to the complaint, the officer also took off his This price only covers hair wash and massage. All other services such as facial / manicure / pedicure will be additional cost. Tips range from 50,000 VND and above. Standard tip should be 100,000 VND. [2] Ticket price can be from 120,000 VND for standard room to as high as 400,000 VND for VIP room. This price only covers massage and usage of Footy tips, AFL tipping, NRL tipping. Run a tipping competition with workmates and friends. The best guide to tipping. rAIF. Tipping for massage 3 years ago Anyone have an opinion on the appropriate amount to tip the masseuse for a one hour massage that charges 250,000 Dong? Thanks. Level Contributor 753 posts 2 reviews 1. Re Tipping for massage 3 years ago In general Vietnamese do not tip. In contrast to Thailand where you often get angry looks when you don't tip, they do not ask for/demand tips. But if it is in a tourist area, western tourists might have 'spoilt' them, and they might have come to expect tips. Level Contributor 12,000 posts 254 reviews 189 helpful votes 2. Re Tipping for massage 3 years ago Tipping is not part of the Vietnamese culture. Having said that the exception is where local Vietnamese will tip their hairdresser, manicurist and masseuse. I have no idea why those 3 professions get tipped by locals but they seem the only examples. For a 250,000 massage anywhere between 50,000 and 100,000 seems to be the norm. Edited 3 years ago 3. Re Tipping for massage 3 years ago Tripadvisor staff removed this post because it did not meet Tripadvisor's forum guideline limiting each user to a single forums screen are forum guidelines? Edited 3 years ago Level Contributor 2,067 posts 126 reviews 91 helpful votes 4. Re Tipping for massage 3 years ago I have yet to get a massage in Vietnam, but I've noticed that a lot of the massage parlors in Ho Chi Minh City now have signs that state, "price includes tip." Level Contributor 4,406 posts 42 reviews 17 helpful votes 5. Re Tipping for massage 3 years ago Whenever I have a massage in SEAsia, I always have a separate tip to give the therapist directly before she/he leaves the room. That way it assures the money will not go into management's pocket as likely to happen with 'tip included'. If the charge were 250K, I'd give 50K. 6. Re Tipping for massage 2 years ago This topic has been closed to new posts due to are forum guidelines? 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So, you’re heading to Vietnam, and you can’t wait to immerse yourself in its rich culture, breathtaking landscapes, and delicious cuisine. But as you plan your trip, you might be wondering about the local customs, particularly when it comes to tipping in Vietnam. Fear not, dear traveler! We’ve got you covered with this comprehensive guide that will help you navigate the sometimes-confusing world of tipping etiquette in this beautiful discuss the ins and outs of tipping in Vietnam, includingThe general attitude toward tipping in VietnamSituations where tipping is expected or appreciatedHow much to tip in various scenariosFrequently asked questions and some handy tipsSo, without further ado, let’s dive in!The Tipping Culture in VietnamA Cultural OverviewVietnam is a fascinating country with a unique blend of traditional values and modern influences. When it comes to tipping, it’s important to understand that it is not as deeply ingrained in the culture as it is in other countries like the United States. That being said, as Vietnam’s tourism industry has grown, so has the practice of tipping. Although it’s not always expected, it is becoming more common, especially in tourist-centric Matter of AppreciationWhile tipping in Vietnam is not strictly necessary, it’s a great way to show your appreciation for good service. If you’ve had a memorable experience or received exceptional service, offering a tip is a kind gesture that will undoubtedly be appreciated. Remember, a little bit goes a long way, and your generosity can make a real difference to someone’s and How Much to Tip in VietnamRestaurants and CafésIn most local eateries, tipping is not expected, but it’s always appreciated if you decide to leave a little something extra. For more upscale restaurants, a tip of 5-10% of the bill is a good guideline. If there’s a service charge included, you can decide whether or not to leave an additional tip based on the quality of the service you Food VendorsTipping street food vendors is not customary in Vietnam. However, if you feel inclined to tip due to excellent service or delicious food, rounding up the bill or leaving a small amount of change is a nice and RidesharesFor taxi and rideshare drivers, it’s common to round up the fare to the nearest VND 10,000 or VND 20,000. If you’ve had a particularly pleasant or helpful driver, feel free to tip a bit GuidesTipping tour guides is generally expected, especially on organized tours. A good rule of thumb is to tip VND 50,000-100,000 per person per day for the main guide and VND 25,000-50,000 per person per day for the driver or assistant StaffFor hotel staff, tipping is appreciated but not always expected. Consider tipping VND 10,000-20,000 for bellhops, housekeepers, and concierge staff if they’ve gone above and beyond to make your stay more it considered rude not to tip in Vietnam?As tipping is not deeply ingrained in the culture, it is generally not considered rude if you choose not to tip. However, if you’ve received exceptional In the past, tipping was not a part of Southeast Asian culture. However, with continuous waves of tourists from Western countries, it has gradually become more of a common practice in Vietnam. While you can make someone’s day with a generous tip, you can also risk offending someone with the same action. So read on this guide on tipping in Vietnam to find out in what cases and how much you should tip to compliment your service providers. I. Is It Legal and Customary to Tip in Vietnam? Tipping is not customary in Vietnam despite it is highly appreciated. As mentioned before, tipping culture is still alien to most Vietnamese people. Vietnamese tourists hardly ever tip, simply because they don’t think it’s necessary. A large proportion of the Vietnamese’s service industry is street food stalls and family-owned businesses, who haven’t developed a clear perspective on tipping. People from such establishments might get confused or even urge you to take the extra money back. On the other hand, tipping is generally accepted and expected in more high-end restaurants, bars and spas. In big cities and tourist cities such as Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi and Da Nang, tipping seems more common. Also, while tips are warmly welcome in major tourist destinations and big cities, people in the countryside don’t at all expect to be tipped. You may even insult someone, especially the elderly, while giving them an extra amount that they don’t ask for. Keep on reading to figure out how to tip appropriately and what might be great alternatives to tipping in some certain cases. II. Who and How to Tip? In any country, the rule of thumb is to only tip when you’re satisfied, and make sure you do it with a good attitude. Tipping in Vietnam as well as other countries is a way to pay respect and you’re expected to show that explicitly and properly. Please find below how to tip in Vietnam 1. Hotels Consider tipping when the hotel matches you well with a room of your preferences, or the staff has been tremendously helpful and friendly. If you plan to tip the hotel in general, just leave it at the counter desk, put it in their gratuity jar if they have one, or leave it somewhere noticeable in your room. If you want to compliment an individual’s work, you are advised to hand it in person to them, to make sure the amount is not splitted among staff in the same shift. The adequate amount should range from 20,000 VND to 50,000 VND. Workers from the upscale hotels 4 to 5 stars are more likely to expect tips, although it’s perfectly fine if you don’t. If you are truly impressed by their excellent services, you can also give a thumbs-up review on Trip Advisor or other travel sites. Some hotels grant employees a small rewards each month if their names are specifically and positively mentioned on such websites. If you’re staying with a host, the best is to help them tidy up your place and give them a small souvenir from your country. A promise to recommend their accommodation to your friends/relatives will also be valuable to them. 2. Restaurants/coffee Shops In some restaurants in Vietnam, a 5-10% service charge is added to the bill, forcing customers to pay a tip regardless of their perceptions of the service. Fortunately, this is only the case in high-end restaurants. Anyway, if you’re very content with the service, you can always tip an extra amount of 5-10% of the bill, even when the service charge is included. You should hand over the tip in person to the outstanding staff to make sure it fully belongs to them. While traveling in Vietnam, it is almost certain that you will try street food from small local vendors. These establishments are typically family-owned which, despite their mouth-watering dishes, don’t expect tips. Being too proud to take your extra money, on the other hand, they highly appreciate positive comments and an enthusiastic attitude. Try making a conversation, giving a thumbs-up and even asking for some photos, and they will readily call you a friend at the end of the day. 3. Bars Bars are generally considered exclusive services in Vietnam, as bars charge an averagely higher prices in comparison with restaurants and stalls. However, bartenders do not earn a lucrative income, and heavily rely on tips to make a living. Tipping bartenders is customary; an appropriate amount should be around 50,000 VND. 4. Spas Spas and beauty services in Vietnam are quite cheaper compared to services in other countries. Again, some luxurious spas may already cover your gratuity in the service charge included in the bill, and you may not feel the urge to tip an extra amount. Some less fancy spas don’t add that service charge to the bill, while still successfully delivering on-point service to you. In such cases, a tip of 50,000 VND 100,000 VND will be greatly appreciated. 5. Tour guides Tour guides play an important role in the success of your trips. Whether the tour guide is helpful, knowledgeable or friendly will determine if your trip is an over-the-moon experience, or a disastrous one. That’s why you are highly recommended to be extra generous to your tour guide, especially when traveling on a private tour. An average of 3-5 USD per day 70,000 VND 120,000 VND is sufficient, but if you are very pleased, a maximum of 10 USD 230,000 VND is still reasonable. Some tourists might even go the extra mile to give their guides a small gift from their own countries, but it’s totally up to you. 6. Taxi drivers Polite, friendly, honest, English-speaking taxi drivers are real treasures, so if you get one, reward him with a tip. Rounding up your bill is the easiest way. If a ride costs you 42,000 VND, don’t be shy to round it up to 50,000 VND. It’s unusual for your tip to go over 10,000 VND, but again, the decision is all yours. Note that some taxi drivers may assume that you want them to keep the change if it’s a small amount. This is definitely an dishonest practice. Unless you’re treated with satisfying services, make sure you ask for your change back, politely. Your money shouldn’t go to those who don’t deserve it. III. What is the Currency of Vietnam? Vietnam’s official currency is Vietnam Dong VND. The exchange rate is around 23,000 VND to 1 USD. Though US dollars are seldomly accepted in some restaurants, you are strongly advised to use Vietnam Dong for each and every of your transactions. Vietnam is a booming country, with the yearly economic growth amongst the world’s fastest. However, the average earning in Vietnam remains substantially lower than that in most developed countries. A typical worker in the service industry doesn’t earn much only around 100,000 VND 200,000 VND per day, hence even a small tip will be a considerable amount to them. Use these prices of commodities as your reference. With 10,000 VND, you are buying them a bottle of mineral water. With 20,000 VND, an average “banh mi” or a street drink. With 50,000 VND, a big bowl of “pho” or a good meal for lunch. The average living cost in Ho Chi Minh City will be slightly higher than that in Hanoi, thus if you are traveling in Ho Chi Minh City, be a little more generous. IV. Notes on Tipping A few quick notes you should bear in mind on tipping are The perfect alternative to tipping is always a bright smile, a good review on TripAdvisor, or even a thumbs-up. In general, Vietnamese people would value genuine, positive comments more than money. Think twice before you tip in the rural and suburban areas, or a senior. They will get awkward, and in some extreme cases, offended. Try to hand it over in person to the outstanding service worker you are praising. Tips are often splitted if not addressed specifically. Don’t worry if you travel on a tight budget and can’t afford tipping. Tipping is not in any case mandatory in Vietnam. Vietnam is a developing economy, which means that the majority of the population is still living on an average wage. If you truly enjoy the service, a small tip will perfectly represent your gratuity for the service provided. Make sure you carefully follow the aforementioned tips, and you’ll bring a bright smile to your service providers. Before continuing further on who and how much to tip, there is something you should keep in mind. Keep the change? Depending on where you’re eating, the tipping culture could be vastly different. If you were to order street food and tell the vendor to keep the change, there’s a high chance that they might insist you take it back – whether through humility or confusion at a perceived overpayment – even if it’s just ten thousand Vietnamese dong. Doing as the locals do is sound advice for any travellers, and you’re unlikely to see a local tipping a street food joint so don’t worry about it too much. If the food really was that delicious, order another one or leave a few thousand dong on the side and make your escape before they have the chance to thrust it back into your palm. Eating in restaurants or cafes is another story. It’s worth keeping in mind that the waiting staff in such places often work long hours with little breaks for less than $10 a day. If you order a snack and a coffee that comes to, for example, 230 thousand dong, then it’s common to simply leave behind the remaining 20 thousand change that you’re unlikely to miss, but which could help to make all the difference for a young waitress with a family or a university course. If you’re heading to an area for a prolonged amount of time, leaving a tip each time isn’t necessary but can see you rewarded with better service and preferential treatment as a regular. Naturally, the pricier the restaurant, the more you’ll be expected to tip. Once you start to hit the high hundreds with your bill, you can start to think about tipping 10% and up for good service, though make sure that service charge isn’t included in your bill already. Fair fares and the knead for tips In any big city in Vietnam, and certainly in the touristy areas in Hanoi, finding a taxi driver that will actually use the taxi meter can be a real pain. With that in mind, it’s worth rewarding the drivers who do, with a small tip. There’s no need to break the bank; if it comes to 91 thousand dong for example, give him 100 thousand dong and don’t expect the change. They’ll be grateful for it and it might convince them to continue earning an honest living and not quote $30 for a trip that’s virtually around the corner. As anyone who has visited Vietnam will know, massage shops can be found on virtually every corner, making for fierce competition between shops and price wars that can make it easily affordable for a tourist. Massages are personal and catered for the receiver and can be tiring work. Not only that, the competition means that more often than not the masseurs can wait around for hours without a single customer, only to receive a pittance of the massage fee once the house has taken their cut. Again, tipping isn’t expected but it’s more than appreciated, so you may want to consider tipping the masseur perhaps 50-100 thousand dong on a bill of 500 thousand dong, and giving it directly to them. It won’t break the bank, but it can make a person’s day. Sweet dreams and the guide price There aren’t many things worse than not double checking your booking and arriving at your hotel weary and jet-lagged, only to discover you’re on the fourth floor and there’s no elevator. Spare a thought for the poor bell boys and porters who’ll have to lug your luggage up there! These jobs, along with housekeeping jobs in a hotel, are quite often low paying with long hours and high standards, so a tip of 20 thousand dong per bag carried or per room cleaned can go a long way. Tour guides can be very hit and miss in Vietnam. Some can absolutely make a trip, while others may carry a vibe that they’d rather be anywhere else. The amount you tip should vary with the service and length of time the tour guide is with you. For great guides who have been with a group the whole day, it’s not unusual for them to be given upwards of 1 million dong – a large amount for someone who will only earn around 15 million dong per month. If you’re not happy with the service, there’s no obligation to tip but keep in mind that everyone has good and bad days, and the hours can be long and exhausting. Use your own judgement As the locals say, it really is “up to you”. There’s no expectation of tourists to tip but it will certainly be appreciated. It can be easy to pass through a town that you’ll never visit again without tipping, but good service and satisfaction should always be rewarded. Keep in mind the amount of money people in restaurants and hotels earn and think twice before scooping those coins out of the change tray. Tipping for massage 3 years ago Anyone have an opinion on the appropriate amount to tip the masseuse for a one hour massage that charges 250,000 Dong? Thanks. Level Contributor 753 posts 2 reviews 1. Re Tipping for massage 3 years ago In general Vietnamese do not tip. In contrast to Thailand where you often get angry looks when you don't tip, they do not ask for/demand tips. But if it is in a tourist area, western tourists might have 'spoilt' them, and they might have come to expect tips. Level Contributor 12,000 posts 254 reviews 189 helpful votes 2. Re Tipping for massage 3 years ago Tipping is not part of the Vietnamese culture. Having said that the exception is where local Vietnamese will tip their hairdresser, manicurist and masseuse. I have no idea why those 3 professions get tipped by locals but they seem the only examples. For a 250,000 massage anywhere between 50,000 and 100,000 seems to be the norm. Edited 3 years ago 3. Re Tipping for massage 3 years ago Tripadvisor staff removed this post because it did not meet Tripadvisor's forum guideline limiting each user to a single forums screen are forum guidelines? Edited 3 years ago Level Contributor 2,067 posts 126 reviews 91 helpful votes 4. Re Tipping for massage 3 years ago I have yet to get a massage in Vietnam, but I've noticed that a lot of the massage parlors in Ho Chi Minh City now have signs that state, "price includes tip." Level Contributor 4,406 posts 42 reviews 17 helpful votes 5. Re Tipping for massage 3 years ago Whenever I have a massage in SEAsia, I always have a separate tip to give the therapist directly before she/he leaves the room. That way it assures the money will not go into management's pocket as likely to happen with 'tip included'. If the charge were 250K, I'd give 50K. 6. Re Tipping for massage 2 years ago This topic has been closed to new posts due to are forum guidelines? 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