Tag: cultural exploration

  • Understanding the No-Tipping Culture in China

    Understanding the No-Tipping Culture in China

    In China, tipping isn’t widespread as it is taken as a potential disruption to social harmony. Rooted in Confucian values, the Chinese see tipping as creating inequality. The idea of ‘face’ (reputation) is also a factor, with tipping potentially implying a lower social status. Chinese service workers typically earn a fixed monthly salary that isn’t…