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Tips
(gratuities) are generally modest in
Turkey (a few percent of the price
paid),
although Americans tend to do their
thing and tip big, which is leading
Turkish tourism industry workers
to expect big tips from Americans
who travel to Turkey.
Although
the person you tip would prefer Turkish
liras, you may tip in any currency
so long as you give notes/bills (paper
money). Don't give non-Turkish
coins,
as these cannot easily be exchanged
for Turkish
liras.
RESTAURANTS: Small
tips (5% to 10%) are not necessary,
but are appreciated in inexpensive
establishments. In luxury restaurants,
tip 10% to 15%.
HOTELS: Porters
are happy with TL2 to TL3
per bag.
ARCHEOLOGICAL
SITES: If
a site guardian performs some
special service, such as giving
you a personal tour, a tip equivalent
to a few dollars is appreciated.
TAXIS: For
taxi drivers, don't tip, just round
the fare upwards to a convenient
amount. So if the fare is TL9.70,
round it up to TL10. (If
the fare is TL10.30,
the driver may accept just TL10.)
DOLMUS/MINIBUS: No
tip expected.
AIRPORTS/STATIONS: Every
airport, bus station
(otogar) and train station
(gar) has an official tariff for
porters, which should be posted
prominently. Of course you probably
won't see it, so tip about TL2 per
bag,
which should be plenty. If you actually
end up
underpaying according
to the official tariff, the porter
is sure to let you know!
TURKISH
BATH (HAMAM): At
the end of your bath all the
attendants (and there are lots
of them) will line up to "bid
you goodbye" and expect
a tip (if service has been
good). Share out among them about
15% of the total price of
the services you've used.
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