Tipping someone who has provided us with a service shows appreciation and gratitude for their good work. South Africa is known to have a tipping culture, be it at restaurants, gas stations, beauty and wellness centres etc. It is customary to tip well here, an acceptable amount being 10 – 15%. It is important to tip, especially as most people in the service industry depend on them to make a daily living. Gumtree recommends tipping the following (but not restricted to) service personnel:
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- Car guards: There may be self-appointed car guards or those employed by the premises they are helping guard. The average tip to give them is R5-10, depending on the length of time they have had to watch your car.
- Gas station attendants: These attendants go above and beyond most times, by checking oil, water and cleaning the windows. It is standard to give them a tip ranging from R5 – R20.
- Taxi drivers: Drivers of metered cabs and ride apps such as Uber are usually tipped, which amounts to 10% to 20% of the fare. You can judge the tip based on how helpful and accommodating they have been during the ride.
- Beauty professionals: Beauty professionals at salons, tattoo parlours and massage studios can be tipped based on their service by 10% - 15% of the bill amount.
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