There will be two of us in Paris in December. I have booked two different private guides that work for themselves. Do we tip? I have before but since there is little tipping in Paris and they are not working for anyone I was wondering.
Thank you for your help
Posted by
Panguitch, Utah
2703 posts
Pay them what they ask. Tipping is unnecessary.
Posted by
Savannah, GA
1382 posts
Tipping isn't necessary. Whenever I have seen Americans tip, I've seen other nationalities look confused and even ask what it was for. Even had one guide say "Many Americans tip as they're a tipping culture."
In my POV, let's not americanize Europe any more than it already is. I dread the days where they'll turn the iPad around and ask for a tip just for handing me my pain au chocolat.
Posted by
OP
State Center, IA, United States
44 posts
Thank you! That's what I was thinking.