In Portugal, tip is not a must but always appreciated.
While studying in the United States, I always wondered how much tip I should leave. As an expat, you are the representative of your own country. So I was afraid if I leave a small tip, it may leave a bad impression. Even though I didn't have much at that time, I always left a VERY VERY generous tip. Here in Lisbon, I don't worry about tipping at all. Unlike the States, Portugal doesn’t have a tipping culture. No fixed rules at all. Of course, when I am happy with the service, I leave a tip as a token of my appreciation. But at least I don't feel obligated to say "keep the change" to a taxi driver. I do it with my own free will, Not because I HAVE to But because I WANT to. In restaurants, you have to pay attention to your bill. As Lisbon attracts more and more tourists, some restaurants started to add a service charge to the bill. In this case, you don't have to leave a tip. However, this doesn't mean your waiter or waitress is gett...