The Ultimate Guide To Tipping In Lebanon!
No matter where you are in the world, tipping can be confusing. You’re usually worried because you want to pay just right: not too much or too little. To make things easier, we’ve created a guide to tipping in Lebanon!
Restaurant
Take note that sometimes the servers get a less pay because it is assumed that they will be making tips. The usual recommendation is to pay 10-15% from the bill.
Normal Service: 10% of the bill
When to tip more We recommend tipping more, around 15% or more, if the following occurs:
Great Service
You spent a lot of time
You were part of a big group
You keep asking them to take pics for you
Ordered shisha:
2,000 L.L. for the person taking care of it
Bar/Club
This is a hard one and really depends on the location.
At a casual bar:
Roughly 2,000 LL per drink.
If you're getting a table: 10% of the bill.
Tip :
To get the best service at a bar, leave a high tip for the first drink you order. This will make sure you get the best service for the remainder of the night. After your first drink, tip normally for each drink.
Delivery
There are two things you need to know about delivery men; 1) they are underpaid and 2) their job is really hard.
Arrived on time
: 2,000 - 5,000 LL depending on the bill. Aim for 10%
Arrived later than the estimated time : Your discretion. But ask him why. If there was a valid reason (traffic, accident etc), take that into consideration.
We suggest leaving a better tip for any of the following
sit uations: Arrived much earlier than anticipated
There's no elevator in your building
The weather is absolutely terrible
Hair and Nail Salons
Person who washed your hair: 3,000 L.L.
Person who cut/styled your hair