<p>Ruth Alexander explores the art and etiquette of tipping and how it varies around the world. </p><p>She hears from staff and customers in countries where tipping is essential and in places where it can be taken as an insult. </p><p>Ruth also talks to servers and bartenders about what your gratuity means to them and how tipping can sometimes bring out the best and worst in their customers. </p><p>Producer: Lexy O’Connor and Rumella Dasgupta</p><p>Sound mixing: Hal Haines</p><p>Image: A jar full of coins and notes has the word “tips” written on it. It floats on a red background. Credit: Nikola Stojadinovic / Getty</p>
