Tipping in Siena: What Americans Get Wrong

# Tipping in Siena: What Americans Get Wrong

Tipping is the single biggest source of US-traveler over-spending in Italy. Read this before dinner.

Local tip

If a waiter aggressively pushes a 'service charge' on tourists only, ask politely. It is not legally required.

Related guides

• Money and Tipping in Siena
• Food Mistakes First-Time Visitors Make in Siena

Final word

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