Tipping in euros
 

I am wondering what the appropriate tip ( in euros) might be for the taxinride from the Dublin airport to the Buswells? Or truly, some general guidelines regarding tipping in euros would be so helpful!
Thank you in advance !

We always tip based on the level of service for service-related activities.. For us, that can range from 0-20%. No matter whether it's in euros, dollars or pounds.

To tip as Europeans do, start at zero. Tipping for such services is regarded as exceptional, rather than mandatory. As evidence, many credit card machines provide no space for a tip. Service industries such as restaurants already pay a living wage.

Oh no, not a tipping thread...................

Outside of heavily Americanised areas you need to start at 0. Yes 0. Then think about rounding up to the Euro if the guy has been chatty when you wanted him to be chatty. Not that they will be surprised if you just look confused at this weird currency and hand over the lot saying "take what you feel is right".

You probably need to know the nationality of those responding to your thread. Those who live there and know what's what will say "0" to "Round up a few cents" to sometimes "Maybe 10% for really exceptional service" . Many Americans will say "just like at home - 15-20%". I believe in "When in Rome . . ." So do from 0 up to a small amount.

But like many 'tipping threads', tthis could turn ugly ;)

I round up, coins only, to the nearest 15%.

Popcorn ready.

Ages since we had a tipping fest.

When traveling in Europe, I may sometimes just round up to the nearest full amount. I do not tip like I do when I am home.

I once tipped in Scotland like I do at home. It was a terrible trip but the server just made the last day of a terrible trip better. He came running after me to give the money back. I said keep it. You made us feel good so you are worth the tip.

It doesn't matter what the currency is. Tipping is about percentages. And tipping customs in Europe are different from in the U.S. It's not "just like home". (Again assuming you are from the U.S. you don't say.)

There are no tipping customs "in Europe".
It's quite common to tip in some parts of Europe (though not as much as in the US), while it's not common to tip in other parts.
OP made it quite clear that he/she is looking for some guidance on tipping taxi drivers in Ireland. Not the pan-European tipping quota.
In Ireland, taxi drivers do not expect fat tips - I'd round up to the next euro (or a bit more if the fare was, for example, €21.90 I'd probably "round up" to €23 and not just €22). If the cabbie went the extra mile to help you with luggage, or had been especially pleasant in one way or another, I'd add another euro, but that is totally at your discretion and you will not be kicked out of the country if you don't tip much.

At the risk of extending this thread ( i will admit to trepidation ) , i guess that i am also wondering about tipping in Dublin restaurants, for the servers. Yes, i am in the US, and usually leave 20% ....we have had many waiters/waitresses in our family and they work very hard for a low hourly wage.
Again, thank you.

A quick google on "tipping in dublin restaurants" gives 10-12.5% as the answer.

BUT - very often the service charge of 10-12% is already tacked on the bill (it will be clearly stated) so again just rounding up is all one need to do.

As everyone has tried to tell you. .. its not the same as it is in North America.. minimum wages for servers are not as low as they are in the States.. so tipping is only for GOOD service.. not to supplement the employers wages.. for a nice meal.. 5-10 percent is generous.. for a coffee or taxi.. just round up to nearest euro.. Bars.. dont bother..

Justineparis: but someone will come around and post that tipping like at home makes them 'feel good' - it is really REALLY hard to win this argument ;)

With all due respect, do you KNOW the minimum wage in the different member states of the European Union?
France, the UK, the Netherlands, Germany, Ireland and Belgium are in the highest tier of € 9-10 per hour.
Spain is at €4.50, Portugal €3.50, Czech €2.80 and eventually Bulgaria at € 1.60 per hour.
In some of those countries at the lower end of the range, costs of living like rent can be cheaper than in the other countries, but costs for groceries and gas/petrol do not differ that much within the Union.

Cowboy, the OP is going to IRELAND so how is he wage scale in Bulgaria of all places even slightly relevant?

It's obviously not relevant with regard to the ROI.
But as prior posters had voiced their opinions on tipping "in Europe", I thought it may be helpful to understand that income levels vary widely across the Union. If only as a reminder to some fellow Europeans who enjoy cheap Mojitos in Spain or Prague and think that tipping is "uncommon" or "not needed".

All I know is that whatever I do, it feels wrong.

You'll never see those people again, after you tip them, so why worry. Or is it the fear of giving too much?