I have a read a few varying reports on tipping in Poland. Some saying just round up your bill to nearest dollar. Others saying round up to nearest 5 or 10 percent. Any rules there for dining, taxis and hotels?
Posted by
The Heartland USA
8987 posts
Larry, no replies yet so I'll chime in. Locals (unanimously - and I like to ask these questions) told us that tipping beyond a round-up was a foreign intrusion. Not something they do, but servers are learning to expect it from big-spending wealthy Americans. Rounding up (zloty, not dollars) was partially to avoid excessive small change. I did tip some hotel people American-style who did favors for us. The motivation was to reward exceptional service, not subsidize wages.
Posted by
Gliwice, Poland
47 posts
Hi Larry,
It probably depends on who you discuss this with :)
All my friends (and myself) tip restaurant waiters 10% of the bill. It's European standard. We all live in a city, work in the office, travel a lot, etc.
However, there are also many people who think that it's not necessary to tip waiters or taxi drivers.
General conclusion: the more Pole travels, the bigger tips he leaves ;)
You can check this website for more insights about Polish lifestyle: https://overhere.eu/
Posted by
OP
Hanover, NJ, USA
74 posts
Thank you. Heading to Warsaw in 15 minutes, Looking forward to it. Appreciate your help!