What are the policies on tipping in Sri Lanka?
A ten percent service charge is generally automatically added to the bill by hotels and restaurants, but since this goes to the establishment, you might add an extra ten percent tip to the bill for the person who serves you. A daily tip is also expected by chauffeurs and guides but there is no fixed amount here. This can range between five and ten dollars per day depending on their skills and helpfulness. Those showing you around sacred places such as temples will expect a small tip in the region of Rs. 50-100. One thing you should keep in mind is never to hand over money to monks, which is considered inappropriate. Place the money in the donation box found at most temple premises. Tipping for other services is not generally expected, unless someone has really gone out of his or her way to help you and you feel that a tip is the least you can do.
