Living, working or studying abroad? Find useful expatriate information, jobs, property and meet other expatriates in the Expat community. The scenic two-hour trip takes you past great views of Vietnam's biggest metropolis, dense mangrove forests, untouched delta, and open ocean. Ferries run throughout the day, making it a convenient way to get to Vung Tau as well as the easiest return to the ferry terminal and downtown Ho Chi Minh City. 2. Relax on Back Beach ©iStock.com/Sthaporn Then I'd tell you to look for established code words like generous and roses. I'd tell you to ask how relaxed you'll be at the end of the massage, and if she says you'll be completely relaxed, you Find the best Thai Massage near you on Yelp - see all Thai Massage open now.Explore other popular Beauty & Spas near you from over 7 million businesses with over 142 million reviews and opinions from Yelpers. Afterwards, she flipped me over and started massaging my chest. After a while she was rubbjng my legs and her hands would go all the way in to my inner thighs and just short of my balls. After a while she grabbed my hand and put it on the side of my pubic area. She then tapped my semi-hard dick. You can choose an authentic Vietnamese Massage, Sauna, herbal hot tub, or hot stone massage. The local people and many tourists who visited Ninh Binh, choose 'Hương Sen Ninh Binh Massage' because it is the best in the area. (Not includes a tip for the staff. Usual tip: 150 - 250k VND, based on your satisfaction) MAKE RESERVATION. UJziCl3. In the past, tipping was not a part of Southeast Asian culture. However, with continuous waves of tourists from Western countries, it has gradually become more of a common practice in Vietnam. While you can make someone’s day with a generous tip, you can also risk offending someone with the same action. So read on this guide on tipping in Vietnam to find out in what cases and how much you should tip to compliment your service providers. I. Is It Legal and Customary to Tip in Vietnam? Tipping is not customary in Vietnam despite it is highly appreciated. As mentioned before, tipping culture is still alien to most Vietnamese people. Vietnamese tourists hardly ever tip, simply because they don’t think it’s necessary. A large proportion of the Vietnamese’s service industry is street food stalls and family-owned businesses, who haven’t developed a clear perspective on tipping. People from such establishments might get confused or even urge you to take the extra money back. On the other hand, tipping is generally accepted and expected in more high-end restaurants, bars and spas. In big cities and tourist cities such as Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi and Da Nang, tipping seems more common. Also, while tips are warmly welcome in major tourist destinations and big cities, people in the countryside don’t at all expect to be tipped. You may even insult someone, especially the elderly, while giving them an extra amount that they don’t ask for. Keep on reading to figure out how to tip appropriately and what might be great alternatives to tipping in some certain cases. II. Who and How to Tip? In any country, the rule of thumb is to only tip when you’re satisfied, and make sure you do it with a good attitude. Tipping in Vietnam as well as other countries is a way to pay respect and you’re expected to show that explicitly and properly. Please find below how to tip in Vietnam 1. Hotels Consider tipping when the hotel matches you well with a room of your preferences, or the staff has been tremendously helpful and friendly. If you plan to tip the hotel in general, just leave it at the counter desk, put it in their gratuity jar if they have one, or leave it somewhere noticeable in your room. If you want to compliment an individual’s work, you are advised to hand it in person to them, to make sure the amount is not splitted among staff in the same shift. The adequate amount should range from 20,000 VND to 50,000 VND. Workers from the upscale hotels 4 to 5 stars are more likely to expect tips, although it’s perfectly fine if you don’t. If you are truly impressed by their excellent services, you can also give a thumbs-up review on Trip Advisor or other travel sites. Some hotels grant employees a small rewards each month if their names are specifically and positively mentioned on such websites. If you’re staying with a host, the best is to help them tidy up your place and give them a small souvenir from your country. A promise to recommend their accommodation to your friends/relatives will also be valuable to them. 2. Restaurants/coffee Shops In some restaurants in Vietnam, a 5-10% service charge is added to the bill, forcing customers to pay a tip regardless of their perceptions of the service. Fortunately, this is only the case in high-end restaurants. Anyway, if you’re very content with the service, you can always tip an extra amount of 5-10% of the bill, even when the service charge is included. You should hand over the tip in person to the outstanding staff to make sure it fully belongs to them. While traveling in Vietnam, it is almost certain that you will try street food from small local vendors. These establishments are typically family-owned which, despite their mouth-watering dishes, don’t expect tips. Being too proud to take your extra money, on the other hand, they highly appreciate positive comments and an enthusiastic attitude. Try making a conversation, giving a thumbs-up and even asking for some photos, and they will readily call you a friend at the end of the day. 3. Bars Bars are generally considered exclusive services in Vietnam, as bars charge an averagely higher prices in comparison with restaurants and stalls. However, bartenders do not earn a lucrative income, and heavily rely on tips to make a living. Tipping bartenders is customary; an appropriate amount should be around 50,000 VND. 4. Spas Spas and beauty services in Vietnam are quite cheaper compared to services in other countries. Again, some luxurious spas may already cover your gratuity in the service charge included in the bill, and you may not feel the urge to tip an extra amount. Some less fancy spas don’t add that service charge to the bill, while still successfully delivering on-point service to you. In such cases, a tip of 50,000 VND 100,000 VND will be greatly appreciated. 5. Tour guides Tour guides play an important role in the success of your trips. Whether the tour guide is helpful, knowledgeable or friendly will determine if your trip is an over-the-moon experience, or a disastrous one. That’s why you are highly recommended to be extra generous to your tour guide, especially when traveling on a private tour. An average of 3-5 USD per day 70,000 VND 120,000 VND is sufficient, but if you are very pleased, a maximum of 10 USD 230,000 VND is still reasonable. Some tourists might even go the extra mile to give their guides a small gift from their own countries, but it’s totally up to you. 6. Taxi drivers Polite, friendly, honest, English-speaking taxi drivers are real treasures, so if you get one, reward him with a tip. Rounding up your bill is the easiest way. If a ride costs you 42,000 VND, don’t be shy to round it up to 50,000 VND. It’s unusual for your tip to go over 10,000 VND, but again, the decision is all yours. Note that some taxi drivers may assume that you want them to keep the change if it’s a small amount. This is definitely an dishonest practice. Unless you’re treated with satisfying services, make sure you ask for your change back, politely. Your money shouldn’t go to those who don’t deserve it. III. What is the Currency of Vietnam? Vietnam’s official currency is Vietnam Dong VND. The exchange rate is around 23,000 VND to 1 USD. Though US dollars are seldomly accepted in some restaurants, you are strongly advised to use Vietnam Dong for each and every of your transactions. Vietnam is a booming country, with the yearly economic growth amongst the world’s fastest. However, the average earning in Vietnam remains substantially lower than that in most developed countries. A typical worker in the service industry doesn’t earn much only around 100,000 VND 200,000 VND per day, hence even a small tip will be a considerable amount to them. Use these prices of commodities as your reference. With 10,000 VND, you are buying them a bottle of mineral water. With 20,000 VND, an average “banh mi” or a street drink. With 50,000 VND, a big bowl of “pho” or a good meal for lunch. The average living cost in Ho Chi Minh City will be slightly higher than that in Hanoi, thus if you are traveling in Ho Chi Minh City, be a little more generous. IV. Notes on Tipping A few quick notes you should bear in mind on tipping are The perfect alternative to tipping is always a bright smile, a good review on TripAdvisor, or even a thumbs-up. In general, Vietnamese people would value genuine, positive comments more than money. Think twice before you tip in the rural and suburban areas, or a senior. They will get awkward, and in some extreme cases, offended. Try to hand it over in person to the outstanding service worker you are praising. Tips are often splitted if not addressed specifically. Don’t worry if you travel on a tight budget and can’t afford tipping. Tipping is not in any case mandatory in Vietnam. Vietnam is a developing economy, which means that the majority of the population is still living on an average wage. If you truly enjoy the service, a small tip will perfectly represent your gratuity for the service provided. Make sure you carefully follow the aforementioned tips, and you’ll bring a bright smile to your service providers. Tipping for massage 3 years ago Anyone have an opinion on the appropriate amount to tip the masseuse for a one hour massage that charges 250,000 Dong? Thanks. Level Contributor 753 posts 2 reviews 1. Re Tipping for massage 3 years ago In general Vietnamese do not tip. In contrast to Thailand where you often get angry looks when you don't tip, they do not ask for/demand tips. But if it is in a tourist area, western tourists might have 'spoilt' them, and they might have come to expect tips. Level Contributor 12,000 posts 254 reviews 189 helpful votes 2. Re Tipping for massage 3 years ago Tipping is not part of the Vietnamese culture. Having said that the exception is where local Vietnamese will tip their hairdresser, manicurist and masseuse. I have no idea why those 3 professions get tipped by locals but they seem the only examples. For a 250,000 massage anywhere between 50,000 and 100,000 seems to be the norm. Edited 3 years ago 3. Re Tipping for massage 3 years ago Tripadvisor staff removed this post because it did not meet Tripadvisor's forum guideline limiting each user to a single forums screen are forum guidelines? Edited 3 years ago Level Contributor 2,067 posts 126 reviews 91 helpful votes 4. Re Tipping for massage 3 years ago I have yet to get a massage in Vietnam, but I've noticed that a lot of the massage parlors in Ho Chi Minh City now have signs that state, "price includes tip." Level Contributor 4,406 posts 42 reviews 17 helpful votes 5. Re Tipping for massage 3 years ago Whenever I have a massage in SEAsia, I always have a separate tip to give the therapist directly before she/he leaves the room. That way it assures the money will not go into management's pocket as likely to happen with 'tip included'. If the charge were 250K, I'd give 50K. 6. Re Tipping for massage 2 years ago This topic has been closed to new posts due to are forum guidelines? 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April 07, 2023 - 15747 views Tipping was not traditionally considered a part of the culture in South East Asia in the past. However, this practice has slowly but surely established itself as an integral aspect of the culture in the area, and Vietnam is not an exception to this rule. Let's find out how much money is appropriate for tipping in Vietnam. As the number of visitors from Western countries increased rapidly over the years, the tipping culture became widely accepted and seen as an essential part of the salary for service industry workers in modern-day Vietnam. Table of ContentsShould You Tip In Vietnam? Who Should You Tip in Vietnam?Tour Guides Taxi Drivers Bellman Housekeeper Restaurant Waiter/Waitress Spa Staff Should You Tip In USD Or VND Vietnamese Currency? Should You Tip In Vietnam? There is no 100% correct response to this question, and everyone has their own opinion about this matter. You may tip employees if you are satisfied with their performance, but you are not obligated to do so if you are unhappy with their service. Since tipping is not a part of the authentic local culture in Vietnam, you are typically not required to leave a tip for any assistance you have received. In spite of this, most Vietnamese people have modest incomes, making tips from customers particularly significant for service employees. How much should you tip while in Vietnam if you want to tip? Who Should You Tip in Vietnam? Tour Guides The tour guide is expected to be at your service all day even if they have already returned home or to accompany, take care of, and assist you in resolving any issues during the day. This position also requires a great deal of experience, knowledge, and physical health; their tips tend to be the highest in the tourism service industry. Generally, a private tour guide should be tipped between US $7 and US $10 daily. However, if you are traveling with 5 to 8 people or more, it is reasonable to tip between US $3 and US $5 per person daily. Explore The City With Our Knowledgable Tour Guide Taxi Drivers Tipping a tour driver between US $3 and US $5 70,000 VND and 100,000 VND each day is reasonable, given that they will be there all day, taking care of your transporting safety and driving safely while traveling to multiple destinations. Aside from that, you may occasionally find yourself in the company of a very pleasant, knowledgeable driver who even communicates with you in a relatively good level of English. If this occurs, you may offer them a small present in exchange for a tip, and they will treat it with tremendous respect. Taxi prices usually require the precise amount of money accessible at the kilometer counter, and tipping is unnecessary. If you have a comfortable ride with a friendly & helpful driver, consider giving them a tip higher than the total. If the ride costs VND, you could pay VND and let them keep the change. Typical Taxi Driver In Vietnam Bellman A hotel's bellman will generally be the first and last person you'll interact with during your stay, providing direct service. They're the first to greet you when you check in, help you with your bags and get them to your room, and assist you with checking out and bringing your bags out on your last day. The standard amount of money when tipping them is around US $2 50,000 VND, or US $1 per piece of baggage if you have a lot. A Friendly Bellman In The Hotel Housekeeper Some believe tipping housekeeping staff is unnecessary as they are responsible for keeping the rooms tidy. However, consider leaving US $1-2 50,000 VND on a table in the room as a gift if you are satisfied with the cleanliness and convenience of your accommodation. Housekeepers In The Hotel Restaurant Waiter/Waitress Currently, the majority of restaurants in Vietnam do not include a service charge in their receipt; you only need to pay for your food and a 10% of VAT tax. Therefore, if you are entirely delighted with any service, you can tip them directly from US $1 to US $3 20,000 to 70,000 VND as a thank-you gift. Moreover, in some restaurants and cafés, there is a tipping box at the counter where you can leave some cash, approximately US $1 20,000 VND or less, as an expression of appreciation for the service you received; the money will be divided equally among the staff. On the other hand, fine dining and 5-star hotel restaurants typically add 5 to 15 percent of the service charge to the total, but only a little of this amount will be given to the staff. Suppose you were exceptionally pleased with the service, then consider giving a small gratuity to the person who served you. Have A Meal At The Hotel Spa Staff If you use the service of a high-end spa, there is no need to leave a tip because the cost is already sufficiently expensive and includes a commission for the employees. In comparison, as the service price at lower-end spas is already relatively low, it is expected to leave a gratuity of 15–20 percent of the total bill, which is equivalent to about US $5 100,000 VND straight to the staff members who satisfy your requirements. Relax At The Spa Should You Tip In USD Or VND Vietnamese Currency? Both options are open to you. However, since the Vietnam currency VND is more commonly used and serves as the primary currency in the country, it is recommended that tips be given in VND because this is the most practical option. In addition, because the value of one VND is less than one US Dollar, it is more advantageous to use the local currency not only for tipping but also for purchasing while you are on vacation in Vietnam. Even though tipping is not required in a South East Asian country like Vietnam, it is becoming increasingly prevalent as a means of expressing gratitude to those who provide excellent service. Remember that you should only give a bonus when satisfied; if not, you can choose not to tip. It's time for you to plan your Vietnam Tour with us to get an unforgettable trip! Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. Hope you have a wonderful time staying in Vietnam. BestPrice Travel Image source Internet

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