Tipping is discretionary, not a routine requirement. Rounding up a restaurant bill is an easy gesture for good service; larger percentage tips are a personal choice.
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Guidance applies to the services described below; customs can differ by provider.
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Norway tipping cheat sheet
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RestaurantsAdvice & exceptionsRound up
Tipping is discretionary, not a routine requirement. Rounding up a restaurant bill is an easy gesture for good service; larger percentage tips are a personal choice.
Before paying: Check for an included service charge or gratuity. If adding a card tip, confirm the total before completing payment; with cash, make clear what is a tip and what change you need.
The publisher suggests 10% for good service only when a service fee has not already been included.
Salons & barbersAdvice & exceptionsNot expected
An optional round-up can reward a result you are especially pleased with.
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Arriving & getting around
Keep a prepaid airport transfer separate from a metered taxi or a full-day driver. For tour budgets, check the unit and whether guide and driver tips are separate.
For an optional restaurant tip, you can leave cash or add an amount on the payment terminal. Service is already included.
If you choose to give a personal cash tip, use a currency the recipient can spend and make its purpose clear. Card payment for the bill does not guarantee a card-tip facility. Check the final total before approving it.
For a prepaid tour or resort stay, read the gratuity inclusions. A service fee, a staff tip pool and an individual guide tip may cover different people.
