Tipping is considered an essential part of social
etiquette. A popular elaboration of the term is 'Thankful Incentive for
Prompt Service.' By its very nature tips is a thankful gesture for
efficient service by waiters, room-service boys, cabbies and many such
people whose assistance we require during our visit to a particular
place.
Tipping is very much in vogue in many popular tourist destinations in
Karnataka. If you put up in any of the trendy hotels in Bangalore and
other major cities, you are expected to dole out generous tips to the
support staff in appreciation of their services. Such an action is often
regarded a reflection of one's personality and upbringing.