This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at PSU chapter.

If you’ve been to the following countries or plan to visit in the future, just know that tipping isn’t customary nor is it required:

Nobody tips in China because service fees and gratuity are included in the customer’s bill; it’s just not stated as tips.

Tipping in French Polynesia isn’t mandatory or expected, but some restaurants might have a note saying that tips are always welcome.

Tipping in Japan is seen as rude under any circumstance because good service is always expected.

Seriously, no tips here either!

Tipping isn’t common and can even be seen as insulting to the server.

There’s no obligation to tip servers, hairdressers or hotel employees, but customers are always free to leave a tip.

Historically, it’s not been the norm to tip in Australia, but it’s becoming more common.

Tips aren’t required because bills include the service charge.

Some restaurants here might add a service fee to the bill.

There’s no need to tip here because waiters get good wages and benefits.

Tips are never automatically included in the bill and are always optional.

A 10 percent tip for great service isn’t required but is appreciated, as the service staff isn’t often compensated generously.

Overall, service staff are well paid in these countries, so they don’t need a standard tip percentage like the United States!

12 Countries Where Tipping Is Not Required

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