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6 Countries Where You Almost Never Have To Tip

Unlike in many Western countries, tipping is rarely expected in Japan.

According to the Japan National Tourism Organization, adding a gratuity is quite uncommon at restaurants and hotels, or when taking a taxi. Restaurant staff may go so far as to refuse any extra cash customers leave behind. In general, the belief is that the customer already pays for good service, and Japanese culture prides itself on delivering it — so there is no need to add an extra tip. Doing so can even be considered rude in some situations. However, there is a special (albeit rare) type of gratuity in Japan known as kokorozuke ("coming from the heart"). This is done as a gesture of overall gratitude rather than as a thanks for any specific service.

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