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Tipping Customs Around the World: Countries Where Leaving 20% Makes You Look Ridiculous (And Where Stiffing Your Server Is Illegal)

After committing every tipping mistake across 28 countries - from offending servers in Tokyo to under-tipping in New York - I've learned that 20% gratuity is uniquely American. This country-by-country breakdown reveals where tipping is illegal, where it's insulting, and where stiffing your server can actually get you in trouble.

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