# Tipping and service charges abroad

Lesson 3 of [Host a Business Meal](https://dishdirectory.com/academy/host-a-business-meal.md), 18 minutes.

Tipping custom is not the same in every country. A host who travels needs a plan. Customs vary In some places a tip is expected. In others a tip is rare, or the bill already includes the service. Do not assume that your home custom applies. Read the bill first Read the bill for a service charge befo…

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