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Tipping on Tours

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#1
  • J
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  • 2023/09/25 19:21

I work in the tour industry. Compared to people from other countries, Japanese people tip extremely little. Perhaps it is because you don't know, but I have lived in the U.S. for a long time and sometimes I don't like the fact that Japanese people don't have a good reputation. I will write this in reference to the tips I myself pay in Hawaii or when I go abroad. By the way, I am not particularly rich and have a normal income ＆ When I act with my foreign friends, the other party is also like this.

restaurant （ sit down meal ） ＝ 20%, at least 15% if service is slow or something
pick up of hoardings or drinks at a take-out store ＝ ＄ 0 to lowest option （ 10, 1 5% or $1, etc., depending on terminal ）
Valet car rental, etc. at hotel （ Tipping staff for valet services ＝ $5 to
Tipping tour guides and others who have helped you ＝ $10 or more, $20 or more for group participation. More if there is a high level of satisfaction or if the service is above normal expectations.

I understand very much that the yen is weak, but I am very disappointed when I see people tipping less than $5 on tours. If you would like to know more, please let me know...

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#9
  • 人材ナメンナヨ
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  • 2023/09/27 (Wed) 13:51
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Japanese travelers are often frustrated with their travels,
losing their temper over trivial matters,
complaining about the progress of their trip,
even complaining about the Japanese when they find them, and so on.
We are very grateful that you travel with us because of the weak yen.
And always at the end, they say, "This would never happen in Japan.
Sorry. I'm sorry.

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#10
  • こーの字
  • 2023/09/27 (Wed) 15:36
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I personally think that the way Hawaii has been marketed to Japan in the past was
an extension of Japan, but with a resort experience
.
Waikiki in particular would have specialized in this.

Then the clientele changed completely at Corona,
with the increase of tourists from the US mainland,
I think there was a change on our side to welcome them, including tips.

And now, with the gradual increase of visitors from Japan,
they come to Hawaii with the same feeling as before,
while we see things differently,
and I think the difference in perspective has come to the fore.

That's all for now.

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#11

I wonder if the weak yen and high prices in addition to the lack of a tipping culture in Japan are having a negative impact.
I think many people think that a tip is something that you don't have to pay unless you have received excellent customer service or other memorable service.

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#12
  • ホノルル
  • 2023/09/29 (Fri) 23:31
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Tour Desk （ Optional tours from JTB and other companies ） include Tip, so
in that case, some people don't put the Tip.

In this case, you should contact the tour desk company.

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#14
  • G
  • 2023/10/03 (Tue) 14:25
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I apologize for my ignorance, but I see that $ 5 is about the going rate for a valet.
I only gave $ 3 at most, I regret that.
Surely, $ 3 doesn't even buy a cup of coffee.
Thank you for stating the market price, it is very helpful for travelers.

I heard that the price for a tour guide is $ 10-20, but what would be the price for a private tour and driving ？
$ I was thinking of giving a rough fraction of 18-23% of the price, not 10-20. I was thinking of giving it to you with an adjustment of 18-23% of the amount, but is that correct?

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