| Tips are not common in Rio de Janeirol. However, | | | | You register to pay when you're done for the |
| if someone gives you good or special service, | | | | night. You can cultivate loyalty with your |
| then you might consider giving him or her tip. That | | | | bartender by striking a conversation with him. |
| is if you are a tourist. Brazilians generally do not | | | | Talk and share jokes. |
| hand out tips. If you are a tourist, then it is | | | | Taxis in Brazil run on meters. People round up the |
| understandable if you leave bills on the table after | | | | amount of the number to the whole number so |
| your meal. In fact, the service people will | | | | that they don't have to carry coins with them. |
| appreciate this gesture of yours. | | | | For example, if the bill is 11.20, then just hand the |
| Almost all bars and restaurants have "Servico" | | | | driver 12. However, if you are coming from or |
| written in the bill. This means service fee. It is | | | | going to the airport, the taxi driver may expect |
| 10% of the total amount. If you want the service | | | | additional charges on the top of the fare. This is |
| provider to have additional aside from this, then | | | | for carrying your luggage for you. |
| you can give them the money separately. | | | | When you're touring Rio, have a couple of bills |
| At bars, bartenders do not handle cash. You ask | | | | ready. This will make it easier for you to enjoy |
| for the bill and he brings you the total. Decide how | | | | doing the itinerary you have as well as enjoying |
| you'll pay. You can give money, check, or card. | | | | the sites Rio has to offer. By giving service |
| Sometimes in night clubs or crowded bars, you | | | | providers tips, they make sure that you have the |
| are given a number or an individual control paper. | | | | best vacation ever. |