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I plan to backpack from Paris to Rome via Nice and Monaco in May. Do I need to tip in restaurants, cafes, room services and taxi cabs? If yes, how much?
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Tipping is customary in France and Italy. No laws says that you HAVE to tip anybody, but it's the socially acceptable thing to do. As a backpacker, you shouldn't have to try to tip too much. Just a gesture is enough. People will understand that you're a youth with little money; But you have to be nice to people and whenever possible, leave a token of appreciation. A little change in cheap restaurants and cafes will be fine. At expensive restaurants, you're expected to leave a little more than just loose change eventhough tips are included (it's just the custom). I don't think you need to worry about tipping at a youth hostel. As far as cabs, a little something is nice if you carry extra luggage. Some cabs will make you pay $1 or $1.50 per extra piece of luggage, but again, as a youth, if you're nice and courteous to the driver (always say hello and try to say a little something in French before switching to English if he/she speaks it), you can get away with paying very little extra. Feel free to read my page on tipping customs on my Paris travel advice Web site http://www.myparistrips.com
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Grew up in Paris
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